EDIT: thanks @optimizer as pointed out, the listing had conflicting SSD sizes. I have now updated it to 512GB from 1TB as confirmed with the seller
Seems to be a good deal as it is 30% off the retail price. I don't know anything about the brand or quality of the mini PC.
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Looks just like the one from the recent Reatan deal except this one doesn't have Oculink and only has 1 USB-C port.
Seen a lot of mini PC deals these days. What is the advantage of buying these instead of a refurbished laptop? Is it only about the small form factor and large processing power? Do the projects that use these need a large processing power, just curious.
Lots of people using them for servers, especially Plex transcoding. A laptop will eventually turn into an explosive with that battery, plus historically thermals on laptops aren't great. Furthermore Mini PCs are typically optimized for the job by having 2x Ethernet outs, swappable RAM, Thunderbolt etc.
What's the best use for it? You still need a screen though? I guess you can connect to any TV. What's the use scenario at home?
If you dont know what to do with it, that means you dont need it.
@TheTarnished: what if the dudes new and would want to know the options. you have to start somewhere. for me i use it to connect to a TV or a receiver (links to a projector) to watch movie. easier to move the mini comp from one location to another.. or i can bring the mini comp to trips for kids to watch movies at night
It's a computer so whatever you want to use a computer for. If you want to plug a screen, monitor, mouse in, it'll be just like a regular PC. Some people never plug a screen in and purely remote in via their actual computer (If you're using it as a server tucked away, self hosting a bunch of apps).
For me I have it next to my TV, the TV is the screen - it's function is just to be an interface for my TV - It's connected to a NAS I have to power all my home media, as well as a few other self hosted things (like Bitwarden)
@thecloudking: Thank you. I appréciate the explanation. An old laptop would do the same except a laptop would be bigger.
I'm using a very old Lenovo i3 unit for some retro gaming emulation and to teach my kids how to type. It's hooked up to the tv in the living room.
I'll eventually upgrade to one of these newer generation mini PC's to replace it and likely have it running as a firewall and adblocking box as well.
You set it up so you can manage it remotely from another computer. You only need a screen for initial setup, and sometimes not even that.
What to use it for at home? Many things:
Adguard Home or PiHole: block ads house-wide on every device, block adult, gambling, etc sites.
Media servers: have all your music, shows, movies, photos, etc, in one place, organized, and access it from every single device.
Backups and redundancy: if one storage dies, you still have all your data. Particularly important for family photos that you don't want to lose for example, or important documents. If the whole thing dies, you still have a backup.
Always on: usually low power consumption and (almost) always available.
Hosting stuff like password managers, developer tools, databases, email servers, etc. Things to do are endless.
You can of course use it as any regular computer, but using mini PCs as servers is the most common thing.
its an ultimate XSFF. perfect for those after small machine attached to one screen / tv
I have a NUC PC, it mainly uses laptop parts and uses a lot less energy than a large traditional PC box. At idle it uses about 6W compared to a
desktop PC which uses upwards of 30W at idle. It also uses significantly less power when under load. I have my NUC i5 8th gen that I am using
now running from a solar powered battery. As the input is DC I can connect my NUC directly to the battery instead of going through an inverter.
Many businesses, in particular shops will use a NUC as the small box is preferred due to the potential limited space at the sales desk.
And as another user stated in the comments it's ideal as a server.
Depends what you need it for - refurb laptops etc are good if that's what you want/need and need something portable. Also good for power users who may install linux. However given Windows track record, newer mini pcs are also better with the assumed longer compatibility with newer versions of windows. Good for older users/just general desktop users. My parents, for example, sure I can get them a 8th gen refurb mini pc, it currently supports win11, but what if it doesn't in a few years? I've gotta change their PC again. I'd rather get them a very new N150 system - it's more than enough for their use, and less power draw is also nice. Waiting for the minisforum UN150P to go back sub 200 for them most likely.
Usually much more powerful with more cores and ram than a 3 year old thrashed to death ex-corporate laptop.
I use it as my main PC at home and also have one in the office. At home these type of MiniPCs are excellent for emulation and also play some of the later games fine.
For me it's a NUC with too much Ram and storage… I would prefer a lower spec unit for my TV.
Thanks for letting us know. Super valuable feedback.
it's not 1TB M.2. It's showing only 512GB instead.
Was about to point that out too
Good point. The title says 1TB but in the listing it says 512GB. Have sent a message to the seller to confirm
Probably do ok as a Steam Deck style TV console with SteamOS/Bazzite
780m does well on bazzite. Highly recommend.
it's 600 not 559
jacked up
Shows as 859 for me!
30% off coupon.
I wonder why these look exactly like the BOSGAME P3PLUS? The product description even says BOSGAME. Odd.
This is the 1TB version - https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0FFT85Z3Z?smid=A1RRBQ8O69UTLQ
The cupons are still valid. Just ordered for $671
Doesn't seem to have thunderbolt?
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