New: Tronsmart Ara BJ19 NUC-like Mini PC Intel Celeron J1900 Processor

[trebor]

Now for something a little different.

Tronsmart BJ19 Mini PC Intel Valleyview-M/D J1900 Quad Core
HDMI AC Wifi Gigabit LAN Bluetooth 4.0 XBMC KODI VGA - Black

http://goo.gl/GVYUdn

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You will need to supply your own: Ram, HDD, O/S

They're saying it can be Upgradable to Android & Windows 8.1 Dual Boot, Ubuntu, Fedora

Intel Celeron J1900 Quad core processor @ 2.0 GHz (base) / 2.41 GHz (burst)
Intel HD graphics (10W TDP)
DDR3L 1333/1666 MHz SO-DIMM slot
Storage – 2.5″ SATA hard drive or SSD
mini HDMI + mini DisplayPort
mini HDMI, 3.5 mm jack for headphone and MIC-in
Gigabit Ethernet (may be Option), mPCIe Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) and Bluetooth 4.0 module
3x USB 2.0 host ports, 1x USB 3.0 port.
Power button, power LED
19V/2.1A
116.6 x 112 x 5.1 mm
~360 grams

Thank CNXSoft for info

Cheers

[hjpca]

very interesting I am going to get a new toy..thanks for the info

[trebor]

Yep should be Fun for sure.
Was only a matter of time before it would happen.
Excellent I say

Cheers.

[cluber77]

And how we gonna install dual boot OS?


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[RISCy Dude]

Price will determine its success, I would think. Places like newegg sell J1900 motherboards in the US for $60 and up. Similar barebones sets go for about $110 and up.
It will be interesting to see where this fits in.

[trebor]

They would then need a case/power supply I am guessing would add a few more bucks but I see were you are coming from.
For the average bloke, already to go in a box I think would be preferred, interesting times ahead.

lets hope Geekbuying do a Promo like the last


Cheers

[trebor]

And how we gonna install dual boot OS?


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All in due time I am guessing, Google will be your friend presently.
Cheers

[RISCy Dude]

We live in exciting times. These little PCs are amazing. From the size, to the power, to the price, to the efficiency and capability, their amazing. I got my start in computers and PCs on devices like the Intel 8088, TI 99-4A and mainframes like the DEC PDP 11/55. So forgive me for being amazed, but watching all of this develop, has been spectacular.
Anyway, enough about my age.
Here are some of the J1900 mini PC examples I mentioned . There are a few reviews of one model here.
So I am very curious about the Ara.
Thanks for the info and pics trebor, nice thread.
I'll be keeping an eye on this box.

[trebor]

Yep Its all good fun,
I am also amazed how well Windows and these little boxes we have now, the VOYO, PIPO etc a few teething problems heat etc but in true spirit lets not wing about it lets fix it.
I had a quick look around for various J1900 and others model. Lots of the N2820 going cheap but they are a little slower/older if that the word to use.

http://cpuboss.com/cpus/Intel-Celeron-N2820-vs-Intel-Celeron-J1900

I think Tronsmart picked a good entry level lets see what else appears on the horizon. SDD and ram always bargains around, Are we having fun yet, wont be long.
Cheers

[tmc8080]

why waste resoures on a display port? it would have been better to bump the RAM spec, graphics spec, more usb3 ports hdmi 2.0,, maybe upgradable processor zif socket (5w intel i3 processor, 10 watt R9 4k amd or intel 4k graphics)
somehow I think the designs are all being done in Asia... without any US input.. which would be their 2nd or 3rd biggest market.

[trebor]

Some may be Interested in a coupon for this week end only.
Coupon Code: UJYPJBFC: $10.00 off
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Trons...c=email_117407

[bluesmanuk]

This is a nice looking box and I can see it selling well.

I've got a spare SSD and 4Gb RAM so very tempted.

[trebor]

Well all I can say is do it...
I have or about to
Been mulling over this for awhile.

Cheers

[bluesmanuk]

I'm just checking one thing with Tronsmart first as it states 128Gb max for an SSD in the specs and I only have a spare 256Gb.

[trebor]

I could be wrong that maybe MSD device,
It appears to have extra MSD slots inside I recall.
It does have 1000 Lan confirmed yesterday website mentions option.