AOOSTAR R1 – An Intel N100 2-bay NAS, mini PC, and 2.5GbE router

AOOSTAR N1 Intel N100 2-bay NAS mini PC

AOOSTAR R1 Intel N100 mini PC triples as a 2-bay NAS thanks to two bays for 3.5-inch SATA drives and as a router through two 2.5GbE network interfaces. It’s a lower-cost version of the Ryzen 5-powered AOOSTAR N1 Pro that was introduced last June. It ships with up to 16GB DDR4 RAM, an optional 512 GB NVMe SSD, offers WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, supports up to three displays via HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C ports, and comes with five USB ports.   AOOSTAR R1 (also called WTR R1) 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 – Optional 16GB DDR4-3200 via SO-DIMM socket Storage Optional 512GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD 2-bay NAS compatible with 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA drives MicroSD card slot Video Output 4Kp60 video output […]

GEEKOM Mini IT11 (Core i7-11390H) mini PC’s price drops to $499 with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD (Sponsored)

Mini IT11 Core i7-11390H mini PC coupon code

GEEKOM has another promotion for the Mini IT11 mini PC powered by an Intel Core i7-11390H quad-core/8-thread Tiger Lake processor with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD as the compact computer sells for just $499 after applying the coupon code cnxsoftwareit11 for a $50 discount. Prices have come down a lot in the last six months, as last April, the company organized an Easter promotion for the Mini IT11 (Core i7-11390H) mini PC with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD for $549. So this time, we get an extra $50 discount, plus extra RAM and storage. GEEKOM Mini IT11 (32GB+1TB) specifications: SoC – Intel Core i7-11390H quad-core/8-thread Tiger Lake processor @ up 2.9 GHz / 5.0 GHz (Turbo) with 12MB cache, 96EU Intel Iris Xe graphics @ 1.40 GHz; TDP: 28W/35W System Memory – 32GB DDR4 SO-DIMM dual-channel memory, upgradeable up to 64GB Storage 1TB SSD (2280 M.2 PCIe), […]

KAMRUI AK1 Plus Processor N95 mini PC comes with a detachable base for SATA storage expansion

Processor N95 mini PC detachable base

Alder Lake-N mini PCs keep on coming, the latest model is the KAMRUI AK1 Plus with an Intel Processor N95 CPU and a detachable base that can take a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SSD. The computer also features 8GB or 16GB soldered-on memory, up to 1TB M2 SSD, two HDMI ports, gigabit Ethernet and dual-band WiFi 5, four USB ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. KAMRUI AK1 Plus specifications: SoC – Intel Processor N95 quad-core Alder Lake N-series processor @ up to 3.4 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 16EU Intel HD graphics @ 1.2 GHz; TDP: 15W (up to 20W) System Memory – 8GB or 16GB DDR4 RAM Storage 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB M.2 SSD (apparently SATA and not NVMe, TBC) 2.5-inch SATA bay in detachable base for HDD or SSD Video Output – 2x HDMI ports up to 4Kp60; dual independent display support Audio – 3.5mm headphone jack, […]

Rugged fanless Alder Lake-N mini PC features 6x RS232/422/485 ports, dual 2.5GbE, dual HDMI

AAEON BOXER-6617-ADN

We’ve covered many Alder Lake-N mini PCs, but the AAEON BOXER-6617-ADN is a little different as a robust, fanless industrial embedded PC with up to six RS232/RS422/RS485 serial ports, two 2.5GbE ports, and two HDMI video outputs. Powered by up to an Intel Core i3-N305, the latest mini PC from AAEON works in a -20°C to 70°C temperature range and supports 9V to 36V DC input with circuit protection suitable for industrial environments like the previously announced BOXER-6406-ADN fanless embedded computer from the company, but with a slightly different feature set. BOXER-6617-ADN specifications: Alder Lake-N SoC (one or the other) Intel Atom x7211E dual-core processor up to 3.2 GHz with 6MB cache, 16EU Intel UHD Graphics; 6W TDP Intel Processor N50 dual-core processor up to 3.4 GHz with 6MB cache, 16EU Intel UHD Graphics; TDP: 6W Intel Processor N97 quad-core processor up to 3.6 GHz with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel […]

SZBOX S100 pocket-sized Mini PC offers 2.5GbE & WiFi 6 networking, dual HDMI

SZBOX S100

SZBOX S100 is a pocket-sized mini PC powered by an Intel Processor N100 CPU, with 16GB LPDDR5 memory, and features such as 2.5GbE & WiFi 6 networking and support for dual 4K display setups through HDMI ports. The mini PC is either offered as a barebone model with 16GB RAM and no storage or with a 256GB to 1TB M.2 SATA SSD preloaded with Windows 11 Pro. Other highlights include three USB 3.2 ports and a  3.5mm audio jack. SZBOX S100 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 – 16GB LPDDR5-4800 soldered on the motherboard Storage – Optional 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB M.2 SATA 2242 SSD Video Output 2x HDMI 2.0 ports up to 4Kp60 Dual independent display support Audio – 3.5mm headphone jack, digital […]

Barebone M4 fanless mini PC features Intel Processor N100 for $106 and up

TopTon M4 mini PC

I thought it would be hard to beat the price of the Processor N100 ZX05 mini PC, but the Topton M4 fanless mini PC does just that for just $106.53 plus shipping. The trick for that price is that the M4 is a barebone mini PC without any RAM, storage, or wireless module, but some may see it as an advantage preferring to purchase RAM, storage, and/or a WiFi module separately, or simply having the ability to replace or upgrade them when needed. M4 mini PC 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 – Up to 32GB (TBC) DDR4-3200 via SO-DIMM socket Storage 1x M.2 2280 socket for NVMe (PCIE3.0 x2) or SATA III SSD 1x mSATA socket SATA III port for up to 7mm […]

UP Squared i12 Edge is a compact, yet feature-rich, fanless Alder Lake-P mini PC

UP Squared i12 Edge

UP Squared i12 Edge is a compact fanless mini PC powered by 12th Generation Intel Alder Lake-P processors from the Celeron 7305E penta-core CPU up to an Intel Core i7-1270PE 12-core processor, but still a good range of ports and features. Based on the UP Squared i12 SBC introduced earlier this year, the UP Squared i12 edge mini PC comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and features a 64GB or 128GB SSD soldered on board, plus an M.2 2280 NVMe socket and a SATA port for additional storage. The system also has two gigabit Ethernet ports, optional WiFi and Bluetooth, three 4K-capable display interfaces (HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C), and three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. UP Squared i12 Edge specifications: 12th generation Alder Lake-P SoC: Intel Core i7-1270PE 12-core/16-thread processor @ up to 3.30GHz (E-cores) / 4.50GHz )P-cores) with 96EU Intel Xe graphics – PBP: 28W, up to 64W MTP […]

Azulle’s Byte4 – Customization at Its Finest With 3 Stellar Add-on Modules (Sponsored)

Azulle BYTE4 modules

In the ever-evolving world of technology, we often find ourselves at a crossroads between power and flexibility. Striking the perfect balance can be a daunting task, but sometimes innovation comes along to redefine the game. Enter Azulle’s Byte4, a desktop mini PC that reimagines computing by seamlessly integrating three stellar add-on modules: Active Cooling, 4G LTE (AT&T Certified), and Power over Ethernet (POE). As a leading manufacturer of mini PCs and mini PC sticks, Azulle firmly believes that innovation should simplify our lives rather than complicate them. With that in mind, one of our flagship products, the Byte, embodies this philosophy in its modular design, allowing users to tailor their computing experience to their unique needs without the hassle of complicated setups. Active Cooling: A Shield Against the Heat Traditional cooling solutions often come at the cost of space and noise. Unlike the conventional cooling mechanisms that merely whisper their […]