As early as the beginning of 2015， Intel has released host computer like a U disk, named Compute stick at 149.99usd. Since that time, Mini compute stick or tv stick has been popular. And it attracted much attention from many medias and consumers. Recently, Pipo released the latest compute stick Pipo X1S tv stick which has solved the problem of the first generation of compute disk, greatly improving the user experience. According to the official,, it sells at 499 yuan, which is quite cheap and competitive compared with the first generation.
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Pipo X1S has the similar design to the compute stick to use the U disk appearance. It can be inserted directly display by fixied HDMI port. As a super small hot computer, Pipo X1S has 14 * 34 * 17 (mm) dimensions which is quite small and tiny. When it connects display, the length is 99.5 mm. You can not image how powerful it is.
How did Pipo x1s solve the problem of over heating and CPU compatibility. First, Pipo X1S is powered by the latest Atom cherry Trail Z8300 processor, compared with Z3735F processor, it has improved its architecture. Z8300 uses 14nm process, but Z3735F is 14nm.. Moreover, Z8300 GPU integrates 12EU units, but Z3735F only has 4EU units. Therefore,. in the processor performance, Pipo X1S has improved its hardware performance 40% more than the first generation compute stick. It can play many games that Z3735 can not do.
Next, although Pipo X1S is so compact, it is built in the in smart temperature control fan. It is hard to imagine such tiny design can control the heat freely. And it is also confirmed by Pipo technicians. Its fan can start when the heat is over 60 degrees. But it’s so compact about the fan like a coin.
As a super mini computer host. Pipo X1S is limited largely in its expansion, but it provides TF card expansion and two USB ports. It’s very lucky that one of USB port is USB3.0 port. If you intend to download by this mini computer, integrated USB3.0 port is more convenient without doubt. It’s said, Pipo X1S with USB3.0 is the first tv stick until now in the industry.
Of course, Pipo X1S as a real computer host, can do the same tasks like looking at stocks, watching movies, playing games, doing office work,etc as other computer. It doesn’t occupy much to consume the power. Most important, it sells at 499 yuan right now very competitively. If you are interested in it, you can consider getting one at home to play games, etc. What do you think of this small Pipo X1S.
Does anybody know it before?
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Thanks for the info, seems like an interesting option. I'll keep it in mind!
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Hi all,
I’ve completed my Ainol Mini PC review and found it to be an excellent mini PC. You can get one from GeekBuying.
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Technical Specs
Chipset: Intel Baytrail quad core processor with Intel HD graphics (Z3735D)
RAM: 2 GB DDR3
Storage: 32GB eMMC + microSD slot up to 128GB
Video & Audio Output: mini HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm Audio
Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
USB: 1x USB 3.0 port, 2x USB 2.0 port
OS: Windows 8.1 with Bing (32-bit)
Other Features: 7000mAh Internal Battery
Unboxing and Performance Demo
Key Highlights
Ainol have provided almost everything in the box you need to get started. The only real gap is the lack of the USB 3.0 OTG cable.
Build quality of the device was top notch. The entire case is made entirely of metal.
Booting was fast at around 17 seconds for a cold boot and resuming from standby was instant.
Windows 8.1 is fully activated, so no concerns about getting a "trial" like has happened with some devices.
Kodi ran brilliantly. Video decoding was also pretty impressive, however, more demanding codecs caused the device to choke. Automatic framerate switching worked perfectly.
Gaming performance was respectable given the GPU on the processor. I found Beach Buggy Racing was excellent on maximum settings whilst Asphalt 8 was still playable.
I didn't have any issues connecting up my Bluetooth controller for gaming.
Wifi performance was good and there was ample bandwidth to support streaming over wifi.
The USB 3.0 performance was disappointing, with my USB 3.0 drive taking a 50% hit in performance. I'm not sure whether this can be rectified via driver updates.
The in-built powerbank should be good for around 40 hours of unplugged usage and can be used to charge devices such as iPhones.
Verdict
I really liked the Ainol Mini PC and found it to be a real bargain for its price. It's exceptional build quality and solid performance were only really let down by a poor USB 3.0 implementation and not including the USB 3.0 OTG cable.
For plenty of photos and screenshots, click the following link: http://hometheatrelife.com/ainol-min...erbank-hybrid/
Hello DarkscytheX,
Just thought I would post that I've attempted to purchase one from the presale at geekbuying.
I recieved an email this morning though, that I would have to wait since shipping will be delayed longer.
I probably would have waited, but when I clicked on the link in my email:
"geekbuying.com/item/Ainol-Windows-Mini-PC-Intel-Z3735F-1-83GHz-2G-RAM-32G-ROM-WIFI-7000mAh-Power-Bank-OTG-Bluetooth---Black-342071/"
I found that GeekBuying has changed the description of the Ainol PC.
I've ordered the pc you have reviewed with a z3735d chip and usb 3.0 support, NOT z3735f.
The link no longer shows the original Z3735D I have purchased, so I am trying to cancel the order.
I think other websites are changing it to an "e" or an "f" also.
Thanks for the great info. I really looked forward to the usb 3.0. Maybe that is why it suffered such a performance hit in the review.
Terry
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Intel’s Alder Lake-N line of processors are low-cost, low-power chips designed for entry-level PC systems. Many PC makers showcased new products powered by Alder Lake-N processors at CES 2023. Beelink, one of the major players in the mini PC industry, has finally announced their first product to feature the Alder Lake N-series prcoesser：the Mini S12.
The Mini S12 is a 4.25" x 4.01" x 1.54" (115mm*102mm*39mm) small form factor desktop PC powered by the Alder Lake N95 processor, and 8/16GB DDR4-3200 RAM. The mini PC employs a plastic chassis enhanced by deep laser engraving, making it ressistant to scratches. The pattern on the top side also gives the device a rather interesting look.
The Intel Alder Lake-N95 SoC has 4 CPU cores, 4 threads with turbo clock of 3.4GHz, and 6MB L3 smart cache. It is said to deliver over 20% of performance improvement over the Intel Jasper Lake N5105 CPU. While the the processor has a standard TDP of 15W, Beelink will do some re-engineering to improve the TDP of the Mini S12 to 20W.
The Mini S12 features a single SODIMM slot, which supports DDR4-3200MHz RAM of up to 16GB. It also comes with an M.2 2280 slot for PCIe/SATA3 SSD storage (up to 2TB), and a SATA3 interface for a 2.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD (up to 2TB).
Compared to the Mini S mini PC released last year, another upgrade is the cooling mechanism. The Mini S12 sports a large silent CPU fan, a copper heat sink and a dedicated SSD cooling shield, ensuring it to run stably at 20W.
Other features include support for WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 and a set of ports:
1 x Gigabit Ethernet
2 x HDMI 2.0
4 x USB3.2 Type-A
1 x 3.5mm audio
1 x DC power input
The mini PC will be able to drive two 4K/60Hz displays simultaneously. Detailed specifications can be found below.
The Mini S12 will be available for purchase on 10th of Feburary, but Beelink hasn't revealed the price yet.
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The iKOOLCORE R1 is the tiniest mini PC ever to feature 4 x 2.5Gbps Ethernet jacks, and it is now open for pre-order worldwide, with prices starting at $199.
Product overview
This tiny desktop PC measures 75*75*48mm (0.27L), small enough to fit into a pocket, or mount to the back of a monitor, or hide under a desk. If you decide to place the mini PC on the desk, its CNC Aluminum chassis should give it a pretty premium look.
As small as it is, the iKOOLCORE R1 packs plenty of ports, including:
4 x 2.5Gbps Ethernet jacks
1 x USB3.2 Gen1 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
1 x USB-C (Power input)
1 x HDMI2.0 (4K/60Hz video output)
1 x MicroSD card slot
Specifications
The iKOOLCORE R1 is available in two SoC options:
1) Intel Celeron N5105, 10W TDP, 4 CPU cores, 4 threads @2.0-2.9GHz, 4MB L3 Cache, UHD Graphics EU24
2) Intel Pentium N6005, 10W TDP, 4 CPU cores, 4 threads @2.0-3.3GHz, 4MB L3 Cache, UHD Graphics EU32
The mini PC also comes with either 8GB single-channel or 16GB dual-channel LPDDR4-4233 MHz on-board RAM, and features an M.2 2242 slot for a PCIe-based NVMe SSD. Unfortunately, the RAM will only run at 2933MHz, due to the limit of the Jasper Lake series processors.
For a computer this small, it’s easy for people to assume that it employs a fanless design, but the iKOOLCORE R1 does not. Not only does the mini PC use a copper heat pipe and the Aluminum chassis to passively dissipate heat, but it also feature a ball-bearing silent fan under the hood for active cooling.
SoftwareThe quad 2.5Gbps Ethernet jacks make it clear that the mini PC is designed for networking applications. You can use it as a router, firewall, or a home server, among other things. Since the mini PC is built around an x86 processor, it can support a wide range of operating systems including Windows 10/11, Android X86, and most Linux distributions. It can also run routing software such as pfSense, OPNSense and OpenWRT. The R1 also supports the virtualization technology, and is compatible with VMware ESXi, PVE, Docker applications, as well as other virtual platform systems.
Price and availabilityThe iKOOLCORE R1 is now open for pre-order worldwide, the prices are as follows.
More information at: https://bit.ly/3R6Vf70
New from Beelink Mini S12Pro, 12th Gen Low Powered Intel Adler Lake Mini Office PC
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G'day Blokes
Give the Beelink MINI S12 a burl and you'll find it's a ripper mini PC, matey.
With an Intel N100 chip manufactured in 10 nm, this little ripper delivers solid performance without chewing up too much juice.
It's a top choice for desktop use, and with two HDMI 2.1 video outputs that support [email protected] and a Gigabit Ethernet port for speedy file transfers, you won't be left in the lurch.
The Beelink MINI S12 looks grouse on any desk, and you can even hang it from its VESA support behind your monitor if you're short on space.
It comes with a 256 GB NVMe disk as standard, and while it's not lightning-fast, you can add a 2.5" SATA 3 disk to boost storage. Plus, there's a single SODIMM slot that lets you expand the RAM up to 16 GB.
This little beauty comes with Windows 11 pre-installed, so you can hit the ground running and browse, stream, or work with ease.
And the cooling system is tops, with a quiet internal fan that keeps performance humming along smoothly.
Sure, you might hear a bit of fan noise during games, but it won't throw a spanner in the works.
All in all, the Beelink MINI S12 is a fair dinkum mini PC that's quiet, efficient, and perfect for browsing, streaming, or working on everyday tasks at home.
Box:
What's in the Box:
Front:
2 x USB3, Power, CmosReset and Headpset Jack.
Rear:
2 x HDMI 2 X USB3 Ethernet and Power
Pop the base:
We have Room for an SSD, Fitted with 16gb Ram 500GB NVME
https://www.bee-link.com/catalog/product/index?id=434
To Add to the Beelink MINI S12 Unit a bit of a look around at Windows.
Fairly Quick Start
The usual Windows, give us you data questions.
This is not a beasty of a PC Small Cheap the Everyday Unit for teh everday People
Desktop Dark theme
Few Updates to be Done:
Device Manager
CPU:
Beelink has just dropped the latest addition to their SER5 series of mini PCs, The SER5 Plus, and it's an absolute ripper.
Powered by an AMD Ryzen7 5800H processor, this bad boy delivers some fair dinkum performance improvements compared to its cobbers, the SER5 5560U and SER5 Pro 5600H.
As the third instalment in the SER5 series, the SER5 Plus is the real deal and is expected to deliver some fair dinkum performance capabilities, making it the top dog in the line.
Whether you're a content creator, a gamer, or just need a compact and powerful computer, the SER5 Plus is fair dinkum sure to deliver.
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Check this out,
Beelink SER5 PLUS 5800H is packing some serious punch! This little beauty comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor, made with the fancy 7nm FinFET technology.It's got eight cores, sixteen threads, and can run between 3.2 and 4.0 GHz, which is pretty zippy if you ask me. The TDP is 35-54 W, which sounds like a lot, but hey, no pain no gain, am I right?
If you're a gamer, you'll be happy to know that the Radeon Vega 8 GPU will let you play some not-too-crazy titles, as long as you use the right settings.
Plus, you can get this little guy with either 16 or 32 GB of RAM, installed in the two SODIMM slots. And for storage, there's a 500 GB M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD and space for a 2.5-inch storage unit with SATA3 interface.
But wait, there's more!
The Beelink SER5 PLUS 5800H has an internal M.2 card installed with Wifi 6E + Bluetooth 5.2 and a 1000MBPS Ethernet port, so you're all set in the connectivity department.
There are three USB 3.0 ports, a USB 2.0, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and video outputs USB Type-C 3.2, HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2, all with the ability to handle [email protected]
That's pretty sweet, huh?
Last but not least, this bad boy comes with Windows 11 installed by default, but you can throw Linux on there if you prefer.
It's got a cute little external power supply and VESA support, so you can hang it behind your monitor like a champ.
All in all, this computer is a real ripper rita.