The Raspberry Pi 4 was once sold at sky-high prices, becoming a financial product, while domestic “similar products” have sprung up like mushrooms after rain, with many domestic Pi alternatives emerging. It can be said that these domestic Pis currently have obvious gaps compared to the Raspberry Pi in terms of hardware design, resource richness, … Read more
I don’t know if everyone has noticed, although the DIY assembly market is not as hot as it used to be, it doesn’t mean that computer sales are failing. On the contrary, more people are starting to try mini PCs, a new form of computer. To be honest, mini PCs and desktops are not really … Read more
In the past two years, mini computers have become popular again. In fact, mini computers have been around for over a decade. For instance, Apple’s mini computer, known as the Mac mini, has been famous for nearly twenty years. Additionally, brands like Lenovo and DELL have also released multiple models of mini computers. In recent … Read more
Introduction Recently, a childhood friend reached out to me for some advice. His boss requested to purchase a batch of computers, with the first requirement being stability and reliability, while different positions had different needs, and the smaller and lighter, the better. I felt that this was the perfect opportunity for mini PCs. After hearing … Read more
Intel announced its first Skull Canyon NUC in March this year, named NUC6i7KYK, equipped with an i7-6770HQ processor, Iris Pro Graphics 580 integrated graphics, Thunderbolt 3 interface, DDR4 memory support, and an M.2 solid-state drive slot (supports SATA3). The NUC6i7KYK is priced at $650 (approximately 4208 RMB), but users need to purchase their own memory … Read more
Hello everyone, I am Xiaoyueyue. Today I would like to introduce a high-performance development board that crushes the Pi3 – ODROID C4. The latest Odroid C4 single-board computer from Hardkernel adopts the same size design as the Raspberry Pi Model B and is equipped with a more powerful Amlogic S905X3 SoC, which not only supports … Read more
Before the Spring Festival, Apple quietly updated the MacBook Pro and Mac mini product lines, bringing new M2 Pro/M2 Max chips, allowing the compact Mac mini to have performance comparable to gaming PCs. The M series chips are indeed powerful, and Apple has always emphasized extreme performance and productivity attributes. However, in users’ minds, Macs … Read more
Since there are mini PCs, why do many ordinary workers still prefer laptops for work? Do you prefer mini PCs or laptops? There are several models of mini PCs on the market now, and their portability is quite convenient. One set of keyboard and mouse at the office, another set at home, just plug in … Read more
Which is better, the all-in-one or the “mini host + monitor”? Without considering desktop and laptop options, which is better? Experts, please give your opinion, thank you. If it were me, I would prioritize recommending the all-in-one because it has been developed earlier than the mini host, making it relatively more mature. Additionally, as long … Read more
What do you think about mini computers? Honestly, the entire DIY PC market is not doing well. Traditional desktop computers have caused many DIY enthusiasts to leave due to graphics card issues over the past few years. Now that mining has stopped, prices for CPUs, motherboards, cooling systems, and power supplies have all increased. However, … Read more