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Question from Stanley: A while back I spent some time shopping around for a small brick-sized desktop computer, and as I recall they all seemed to be fairly under-powered.
I’d love to find a really small desktop PC that will fit on the bookshelf above my desk, but I’d like for it to be as powerful as a mid-range desktop computer. [Read more…]
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As you probably know, every generation of technological innovations packs more power into ever smaller packages.
One prime example is the wide array of mini-PCs that recently began to flood the computer market.
I love testing and reviewing these machines so I was pleased when I recently received an Azulle Inspire i5 Fanless Mini PC for review.
After all was said and done I came away quite impressed. [Read more…]
As technology advances,manufacturers keep on packing more and more power into ever-smaller packages.
Truth be told, even the cheapest mobile devices on the market today are several times more powerful than the original IBM PC was back when it was introduced.
In case you haven’t noticed, this incredible “smaller but more powerful” dynamic is now beginning to reshape the desktop computer market as well.
Every generation of desktop computers shrinks the size/power ratio even more, and now we actually have smaller than brick-sized PCs that rival their much larger counterparts.
A perfect case-in-point is the tiny, yet surprisingly capable Azulle Byte 3 Fanless Mini PC. (#ad)
As this photo shows, I can literally hold the Byte 3 in the palm of my hand: [Read more…]
Have you been looking for a really small Windows PC that works exactly like a full-sized desktop computer? If so, you’re sure to love the one featured in today’s deal!
The MINIX NEO Z83-4, Intel Cherry Trail Fanless Mini PC (#ad) is less than 5 inches square and only a little over an inch tall (not counting the Wi-Fi antenna).
But don’t let it’s tiny size fool you. This is a fully operational Windows 10 PC that starts up fast and works like a champ on the Internet thanks to its built-in 802.11ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi connectivity.
If you don’t have Wi-Fi in your home or office you can connect to a wired LAN instead via the Gigabit wired Ethernet port. [Read more…]
Tiny computers like the Raspberry Pi are becoming more popular every day because of their tiny form factor and low prices. And they are so much fun to work with!
Well, now there’s a full-featured ultra-small form factor desktop computer that runs Windows 8.1. And trust me, this is no toy!
The Quantum Byte Fanless Mini PC with Windows 8.1 is one of the most fascinating machines I have ever seen.
Although it’s roughly the size of a 3.5″ external hard drive enclosure, this machine is literally packed with all the power and features you’d expect to find in many entry-level laptops and desktop computers. [Read more…]