MINIX NGC-1 Braswell Mini PC Runs Windows 10 or Ubuntu

[trebor]

Intel Celeron N3150 quad-core processor @ 1.6 GHz / 2.08 GHz (Turbo) with 2MB L2 cache, and Intel HD graphics with 12EU (4W SDP / 6W TDP)
System Memory – 4GB DDR3L
Storage – 128 M.2 SSD
Video Output – HDMI 1.4 up to 4K @ 30 Hz, and mini DisplayPort
Audio I/O – HDMI, 3.5mm stereo jack (microphone + headphone), and optical S/PDIF
Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2 with two external antennas
USB – 3x USB 3.0 host ports on front panel
Power Supply – 12V/3A

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[quincyquinn]

If the €400 price tag is right it would be a hard sell you could build something like this for 350 http://pcpartpicker.com/b/vd2RsY and have a far better machine. Maybe MINIX should call it the "i" NGC-1 overpriced but you're paying for better support or something like that......

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[trebor]

Yes all speculation I guess when they see what they are competing against they may have a rethink
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[bluesmanuk]

Now that the pricing has been confirmed, it is rather high for what it is.

I spent far less building a Beebox N3150 with 8Gb RAM and a 256Gb SSD, which has the same number of USB 3 ports (including 1 being type C) and additionally has an extra HDMI port.

The Minix has SPDIF, which would be useful for those that have sound bars and they have kept the power requirements nice and low, so these may be attractive features for some but I can't see it selling well at this price level, especially as we will begin to see more devices based upon the Z8750 and Skylake at competitive price levels.

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Unboxing of MINIX NGC-1 Windows 10 Edition mini PC




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MINIX NGC-1 Review and Benchmarks with Windows 10 Home




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