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Lenovo recently released a NUC / Chromebox competitor. But unlike the NUC and other bare-bones units like Gigabyte BRIX, this computer already has HDD, memory and an operating system in the package. Also includes wired KB and Mouse.

SSD / RAM / OS costs do add up making the Atom NUC relatively expensive against a traditional desktop.

It has a Dual core Bay Trail-D processor, 128GB SSD, Windows 8.1 with Bing, and a floor stand.

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Specifications:

  • Intel Celeron J1800 J1800 (1M Cache, up to 2.58 GHz)
  • Windows 8.1 with Bing 64 English
  • 2GBx1 PC3-12800 DDR3 SoDIMM
  • 128GB Solid State Drive, 2.5", SATA
  • Integrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet
  • Lenovo Slim USB Edge Keyboard - US English
  • Enhanced Optical USB Mouse
  • Internal Speaker Tiny
  • Floor Stand - Tiny
  • Publication English
  • 1 Year On-site Warranty

It has 5 USB ports in total — one is USB 3.0 on the front.

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  • aimbot on 25/11/2014 - 17:29

    This is intriguing…though no WiFi but I guess can be added via USB for $40 or so. Would be interesting to see the graphics capabilities (ports) and SSD specs.

    • scrimshaw on 25/11/2014 - 17:47
      +4

      only $22 dollars for an Intel Wifi PCIE adapter that does 5ghz AC
      http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=Intel+AC+72…

      graphics
      Graphics Base Frequency 688 MHz
      Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency 792 MHz

      It is also capable of Intel Quick Sync, unlike the N2820.

      There is no HDMI I believe, has a Displayport instead and VGA. A bit odd, for HDMI users will need something like this?

      Intel HD Graphics in processor, uses main memory, 1 x VGA, 1 x DisplayPort™, supports up to dual independent display; max. resolution: 2560x1600@60Hz (DisplayPort); 1920x1200@60Hz (VGA)

    • squiggle on 26/11/2014 - 09:35

      It has an internal PCIe Half Mini Card for wifi, You could always just rip one out of an old laptop.

  • lplau on 25/11/2014 - 21:03

    fanless design? cant seem to find anything about it.

    • lplau on 25/11/2014 - 21:06

      Nevermind, its fanned.
      Need to go back to finding a fanless design for my incredibly dusty environment.

      Awesome price though, better than employee prices.

      • VehemenceThePhoenix on 25/11/2014 - 22:17

        Have you ever seen this? http://www.fit-pc.com/web/products/mintbox/
        They are awesome, I have deployed them in an industrial environment without issue, and I loaded Win 7 on them.
        Significantly more expensive, but good performance.

      • scrimshaw on 25/11/2014 - 23:06
        +1

        The new (not released in Australia) HP Stream laptop is fanless.

        • Agret on 26/11/2014 - 10:12
          +1

          http://www.pcworld.com/article/2849311/hands-on-with-hps-str…

          Looks interesting, hadn't heard of it before now.

          The reviewer seems to be nitpicking a bit though

          HDMI offers the only video-out option, so you’ll need a converter if you have an older DVI display, for example.

          I've never seen a laptop with DVI out

        • Davo1111 on 26/11/2014 - 12:24

          @Agret: I have, but not for 10 years

      • [Deactivated] on 26/11/2014 - 02:05

        How powerful do you need it to be? Recently picked up a Next book 10.1 (windows 8.1 tablet/laptop convertible) for $299. Decent CPU (~10% slower than computer OP shows), HDMI out via MicroHDMI, USB port via MicroUSB, etc.
        It'll do the job of a low end miniPC while also doubling as a laptop and tablet.

  • PVA on 25/11/2014 - 21:08

    with the free version of win8.1 and ssd, seems pretty cheap.

  • eatwell365 on 25/11/2014 - 21:13

    interested to get one.need a new computer.
    want a large size monitor to show photos.
    can I get this and connect to a good monitor? any suggestion.
    and buy a wifi adapter as scrimshaw suggested.

  • BluBoy on 25/11/2014 - 21:26

    I wish this had dual NICs.
    J1800 would make a nice little pfsense box!

  • venomx2 on 25/11/2014 - 21:39

    can you use a universal remote to control the device when running XBMC?

    • gadgetguy on 25/11/2014 - 21:42

      I use a similar machine (Lenovo Q190) with a $25 HP remote and XBMC (actually OpenELEC).

      • venomx2 on 25/11/2014 - 21:45

        Does the machine come with an IR receiver or you using it through HDMI-CEC? Looks like the Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny M53 has Display port not sure if HDMI-CEC would work.

        • gadgetguy on 26/11/2014 - 08:59

          My remote came with an IR receiver unit (USB).

          No idea if this Lenovo has it built in - unlikely I would have thought.

  • tomwood on 25/11/2014 - 22:37
    +1

    ssd makes it the future

  • brucebruce on 25/11/2014 - 22:41

    Thank you scrimshaw, just place order for one unit.

  • ttkc on 25/11/2014 - 23:20

    I tried a Celeron J1800 based PC last week and it lagged a little bit when playing 1080p Youtube videos. 720p was fine though.

  • Davo1111 on 26/11/2014 - 02:55

    thanks OP :)

  • Msquared on 26/11/2014 - 03:23

    It's a shame they're only doing this in Celeron and Pentium variants… This is exactly the form factor I'm looking for after my Acer Veriton V1000 died. That thing packed a Core 2 Duo processor into a small space (granted, not as small as the M53, but a Celeron???)

  • sakinah on 26/11/2014 - 09:30

    My Medion pc just died. Thinking of getting this. For extra storage do I just use a external hard drive?

    • Logical on 26/11/2014 - 09:35

      you'll probably be downgrading by getting this unit.

  • googolplex on 26/11/2014 - 10:52

    Anyone know if the specs on this device is future proof?

    I haven't got a 4K display or content yet but would like to be able to play it in the future without having to upgrade.

    • scrimshaw on 26/11/2014 - 12:10

      Its not future proof. GPU isn't upgradable.

      According to the spec sheet, the Max res is
      2560x1600@60Hz (DisplayPort)

      DOn't buy this if you are thinking of being able to upgrade the mainboard and CPU.

    • coxymla on 26/11/2014 - 12:10

      Highly doubtful.

      For starters the version of DisplayPort on it is probably old enough to not support 4K res @ >24Hz.

  • spammington on 26/11/2014 - 12:43

    I was about to say, the intel NUC's seem a lot better but factoring in the os/storage. Might as well just buy a windows 8.1 tab then you get portability and a display.

  • Kanasuke on 26/11/2014 - 13:35

    Newb question. What are these things for? Could it even run a 10bit 1080p video without lag?

    • shizmo on 26/11/2014 - 14:13

      Dust falling from a bookshelf could produce more processing power than this Celeron -_-

    • WalterPPK on 27/11/2014 - 07:59
      +1

      They're certainly not for gamers, and wouldn't make great HTPCs either though it'd be passable, just not great - the 5-years-old Core2 actually performs better. However, this CPU only draws 10w, its silent, and would be perfect for the in-laws and parents for their Facebook / Plants vs Zombies / Skype / Freecell machine.

  • Davo1111 on 02/12/2014 - 19:19

    What are peoples expected delivery date? I've got 2014/12/08 to Syd Metro

    • sakinah on 05/12/2014 - 08:25

      When did you order?

      • Davo1111 on 05/12/2014 - 08:45

        I paid on 26/11/2014 2:52 AM… you?

        • Davo1111 on 08/12/2014 - 17:26

          just arrived

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