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September 25, 2023September 23, 2023 by Sponsored Post - No Comments

GEEKNUC’s Intel NUC 12 and NUC 13 promotion for back to school season (Sponsored)

GEEKNUC, a reseller of genuine Intel NUC mini PCs, has now launched a “back to school” promotion for two Intel NUC mini PCs, namely the Intel NUC 13 Pro Arena Canyon with an Intel Core i7-1360p processor, 32 GB RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD and the Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast Serpent Canyon powered by an Intel i7-12700H CPU with 64GB DDR4 and a 2TB NVMe SSD. Both models are eligible for a $120 discount with the coupon code “cnxsoftwarenuc120“, which means the Intel NUC 13 Pro 32GB/2TB sells for $925, and the NUC 12 Enthusiast goes for $1,075 after the discount code is applied. Summary of the Intel NUC 13 Pro Arena Canyon specifications: SoC – Intel Core i7-1360P 12-core/16-thread (4P+8P) Raptor Lake processor clocked at up to 3.7 GHz (E cores) / 5.0 GHz (P cores) with 18 MB cache, 96EU Intel Iris Xe graphics; 28W PBP System […]

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 5 Comments

Intel N100 mini PC offers eight USB ports, NVMe and SATA storage

We’ve already written about many mini PCs powered by the Intel Processor N100 SoC and other SKUs part of the Alder Lake N-series family, but the HUNSN BM34 is a bit different as it offers eight USB ports, with two USB 3.0 and six USB 2.0 ports that should remove the need for an external USB hub for most use cases. The fanless mini PC ships with up to 16GB DDR4 memory, supports one mSATA SSD, one NVMe SSD, and one 2.5-inch SATA drive, and offers two HDMI ports and DisplayPort video output, plus dual GbE, WiFi 5, and two audio jacks for speaker and microphone. HUNSN BM34 specifications: SoC – Intel Processor N100 quad-core Alder Lake-N processor @ up to 3.4 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel HD graphics @ 750 MHz; TDP: 6W System Memory – Up to 16GB DDR4 via SO-DIMM socket Storage 1x mSATA socket, […]

September 2, 2023September 19, 2023 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 2 Comments

Review of CrowView 14-inch portable monitor with laptops and mini PCs

I received an early sample of the CrowView 14-inch laptop monitor for review a few weeks ago, and regular readers may have seen me already use it in some mini PC reviews, but I’ve yet to review the monitor itself, so I’ll report my experience using both laptops and mini PCs running Windows 11 and Ubuntu 22.04. CrowView laptop monitor unboxing The display ships in a retail package highlighting the main features of the display such as its Full HD resolution, compatibility with 13 to 16.5-inch laptop displays, 160° viewing angle, and its mechanical clamping mechanism. The CrowView display ships with a 12V/2A power supply, USB-A to USB-C and USB-C to USB-C cables, an HDMI to mini HDMI cable, a velcro tie, some stickers, and a user manual in English. The clamping mechanism can be found on the back of the display. There are also four buttons on the bottom […]

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 6 Comments

Chuwi HeroBox 2023 low-cost mini PC features Processor N100, supports M.2 NVMe SSD and 2.5-inch SATA storage

Chuwi HeroBox 2023 is yet another Intel Processor N100 mini PC equipped with 8GB LPDDR5 memory and a 256GB M.2 NVMe SSD, but it may offer some extra features compared to competitors with space for a 2.5-inch SATA drive, five USB ports, and HDMI and VGA video output ports for $159 plus shipping. Chuwi HeroBox 2023 N100 specifications: SoC – Intel Processor N100 Alder Lake-N quad-core/quad-thread processor @ up to 3.4 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel HD graphics @ up to 750 MHz; TDP: 6W System Memory – 8GB LPDDR5 soldered-on board Storage 256 GB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD (replaceable) 2.5-inch SATA bay for HDD or SSD MicroSD card socket Video Output – 1x HDMI 2.0 port up to 4Kp60, VGA output Audio – 3.5mm audio jack, digital audio output via HDMI Networking Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless module USB – 2x USB […]

August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 2 Comments

Blackview MP80 review – Part 2: An Intel Processor N95 mini PC tested with Windows 11

In the first part of our Blackview MP80 Mini PC review we’ve looked at the specifications of the Intel Alder Lake-N Processor N95 pocket-sized mini PC, gone through an unboxing, a (limited) teardown, and given it a quick try in Windows 11. We’ve now had time to test the mini PC with Windows 11 more thoroughly and the MP80 mini PC works quite well and smoothly for its size. So in the second part of the review, we’ll report our experience, run some benchmarks, test hardware features, and so on. Software overview and Blackview MP80’s features testing The System->About section in Windows settings confirms the Blackview MP80 mini PC is powered by an Intel Processor N95 Alder Lake-N CPU with 16 GB RAM, and comes with Windows 11 Pro version 22H2 OS build 22621.1702. HWiNFO64 provides more details about the Intel Processor N95 Alder Lake-N quad-core/quad-thread processor, the motherboard (Shenzhen […]

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - 21 Comments

ASRock launches Intel Processor N100 motherboards with 24-pin ATX connector or DC-in jack

ASRock has launched two new similar low-cost Alder Lake-N motherboards powered by a 3.4 GHz Intel Processor N100 quad-core CPU with the N100M micro-ATX motherboard featuring a 24-pin ATX connector for power, and the N100DC-ITX mini-ITX motherboard getting powered through a DC-in jack compatible with 19V power adapters. Both motherboards have very similar specifications with support for up to 32GB DDR4 single-channel memory, M.2 NVMe SSD and two SATA drives, and offer multiple video outputs including HDMI, VGA, and DisplayPort (N100M only), Gigabit Ethernet, up to sixteen USB interfaces, PCIe slots, and more. ASRock N100M/N100DC-ITX specifications: SoC – Intel Processor N100 quad-core Efficient “Alder Lake-N” processor clocked at up to 3.4 GHz with 24EU Intel UHD graphics up to 750 MHz System Memory – Up to 32GB DDR4-3200 memory via DDR4 DIMM slot Storage 1x M.2 socket (M2_1, Key M), supports type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe Gen3 x2 (16 Gb/s) mode 2x […]

August 22, 2023August 25, 2023 by Sponsored Post - 8 Comments

Unveiling The World’s First Mini PC Powered By The 13th Gen Core i9 CPU (Sponsored)

GEEKOM, a leading provider of Mini PCs, is thrilled to unveil its newest Mini IT13, the world’s first Mini PC with a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 processor. Equipped with the cutting-edge 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H/i7-13700H/i5-13500H processor, the GEEKOM Mini IT13 mini PC boasts up to 14 cores, 20 threads, and a maximum turbo frequency of 5.40 GHz. This powerful mini PC delivers groundbreaking performance for various tasks, including multitasking, gaming, and video editing. The computing experience is further elevated by the Intel Iris Xe Graphics, which provides remarkable graphics capabilities for stunning visuals. The Mini IT13 excels in display support, supporting 8K displays and multi-screen connectivity through its two USB4 and two HDMI 2.0 ports. Whether you’re tackling a complex project or binge-watching your favorite series, this Mini PC has you covered. It also features a versatile array of I/O ports, including six USB ports, two HDMI ports, […]

August 19, 2023 by Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft) - No Comments

StarLite Mk V 2-in-1 Linux hybrid laptop features Processor N200 processor

Just last month, Star Labs introduced the Byte Mk II Intel Processor N200-based mini PC with a choice of Linux distributions that include Ubuntu 22.04, Linux Mint, Manjaro, Zorin OS, and others, as well as Coreboot support. The company has now introduced another Linux hardware platform powered by the Processor N200 Alder-Lake-N CPU with the StarLite Mk V 2-in-1 hybrid laptop with a 12.6-inch tablet and a detachable keyboard available in six different layouts. StarLite Mk V specifications: SoC – Intel Processor N200 quad-core processor @ up to 1.0 GHz / 3.7 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 32EU Intel HD graphics @ 750 MHz; TDP: 6W (PL2 set to 25W) System Memory – 16GB 4800MHz LPDDR5 RAM Storage – 512GB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD (option for 1TB or 2TB); microSD card slot Display 12.6-inch 3K touchscreen IPS display with 2880 x 1920 resolution, LED backlight, 10-point touch Micro […]