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Tiny Fanless Mini-PC Runs Linux Or Windows On Quad-core AMD SoC

Posted by samzenpus on from the getting-small dept.

DeviceGuru writes CompuLab has unveiled a tiny 'Fitlet' mini-PC that runs Linux or Windows on a dual- or quad-core 64-bit AMD x86 SoC (with integrated Radeon R3 or R2 GPU), clocked at up to 1.6GHz, and offering extensive I/O, along with modular internal expansion options. The rugged, reconfigurable 4.25 x 3.25 x 0.95 in. system will also form the basis of a pre-configured 'MintBox Mini' model, available in Q2 in partnership with the Linux Mint project. To put things in perspective, CompuLab says the Fitlet is three times smaller than the Celeron Intel NUC.

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  1. Perhaps at last an affordable mini PC? by damn_registrars · · Score: 4, Insightful

    These guys are claiming barebones PCs will start at $129. I find this a relief in comparison to the companies that keep offering barebones rigs like these starting at $400 or more.

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    1. Re:Perhaps at last an affordable mini PC? by jellomizer · · Score: 4, Insightful

      If you buy the top of the line model for around 2k you get about 6 years out of it, so that is $300 per year. If you buy a starting PC for $400 you will get about 2 years out of it $200 per year.

      Now if these barbone PCs will be able to operate modern OS and websites without being unbearable for over a year we are still making out.

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    2. Re:Perhaps at last an affordable mini PC? by Jane+Q.+Public · · Score: 3, Insightful

      That said it's not three times smaller, it's three times less volume. It's only 2cm on a side smaller, not much bigger than a Raspberry Pi B+, which let's be honest, isn't game-changing at this point. 2012 was a long time ago.

      "Times smaller" is an excruciatingly ambiguous phrase anyway. It is very much open to interpretation, even if you presume they mean volume.

    3. Re:Perhaps at last an affordable mini PC? by WuphonsReach · · Score: 3, Insightful

      Give it a SSD and 8GB of RAM and useful life might approach a decade. It might add $100 to the cost, but will definitely make it into something that will be useful for more then 2-3 years.

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  2. Benchmarks for that AMD chip look bad... by JoeyRox · · Score: 2, Insightful

    For example, the AMD E1 Micro-6200T in the Fitlet-B:
    http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cp...