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Miniand MK803 Android Mini PC, Launches With Linux Downloads Arriving Soon
Miniand has launched a new MK803 Android mini PC this week which is priced at just $79 and is equipped with a 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor supported by 1GB of RAM.
The new Miniand MK803 Android mini PC ships running Google’s Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system, but Miniand hope to soon release Linux downloads for their MK803 mini PC.
Other features of the Miniand MK803 Android mini PC include 4GB of flash storage, a microSD card slot, 1 x USB 2.0 port, 1 x HDMI port, together with connectivity provided by 802.11b/g Wi-Fi.
“The MK803 brings about a step forward from the original MK802 in terms of stability and performance. The MK803 is the perfect choice for the casual lounge room web surfer and gamer, and is a powerful PC that can fit in your pocket. Powered by an Amlogic SoC, this device is also attractive to developers thanks to Amlogic’s support for the open source community.”
The also supports a USB 2.0 Ethernet adapters if you would prefer a wired connection, for more information and to purchase jump over to the Miniand website.
Source: Lilputing
G-Box Dyno Android 4.0 Mini PC Hands On (video)
Brad Linder over at the Liliputing website has been able to get his hands on a G-Box Dyno Android 4.0 Mini PC, and put it through its paces. Recording the unboxing and first stages of setup for us all to enjoy.
The G-Box Dyno is a mini Android PC capable of running Google’s Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system, and is powered by a Amlogic AML8726-MX ARM Cortex-A9 processor.
The ARM Cortex-A9 processor is suported by 1GB of RAM and the mini PC includes 4GB of internal storage, which can be increased with the use of the include microSD card slot.
Connectivity on the G-Box Dyno is provided by 802.11b/g/n WiFi, and is also includes a 1 x HDMI connection, 1 x full sized USB port and 1 x mini USB port. The G-Box Dyno is now available to purchase for around $69 , and for more information jump over to the Liliputing website for the full report and unboxing.
Source: Liliputing
Mini X TV Android Linux $89 Mini PC
Joining the ever growing list of mini PCs capable of running Android and Linux and available to connect to your TV, providing the ability to run applications and games for under $100.
The Mini X TV is now available for just $89 and is powerful enough to run both Google’s latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system, or Linux versions such as Ubuntu, Fedora, and Puppy.
The Mini X TV measures just 72 x 61 x 13mm, and is equipped with a Allwinner A10 processor, supported by 512MB memory and has 4Gb of built in storage which can be expanded if required via the microSD card expansion slot.
Even though is runs Google’s latest Android 4.0 operating system, it also compatible with Android 2.3 and comes with 2 x USB host ports, 802.11n WiFi, and an 1 x HDMI port. More information can be found over on the Brando website, were is also available to purchase for $89.
Source: Liliputing
Bluetimes Coopa Smart TV, £58 Android 4.0 Mini PC
Futeko has this month started selling a new networked streaming media player in the form of the Bluetimes Coopa smart TV for just £58 or around $90. The mini PC which is equipped with a Cortex A9 Amlogic 8726 processor.
Its capable of running Google’s latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system, and is for all intense and purposes a mini PC, which can also act as a Wi-Fi hotspot for a 3G broadband dongle.
The Bluetimes Coopa smart TV is equipped with 4GB of internal memory and its graphics are powered by a Mali400 GPU chipset, similar to the smaller Kimdecent $78 Android 4.0 Mini PC With ARM Cortex-A9 we featured earlier today.
The Bluetimes Coopa smart TV supports MKV, MP4 files and more and its storage can be increase via the use of external USB drives. Its also equipped with a Ethernet socket and WiFi support and has access to Google’s Play Store, with apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Google Maps, and Angry Birds available to install.
More information and specification are available over on the Futeko website.
Source: Gizmodo
MK802 Android 4.0 Mini PC hands-on impressions
There must be something in the water in in hardware-designer land. Small is en vogue, it seems, and to say we’ve been intrigued about this latest twist on diminutive form factors would be an understatement. So far, Android has largely (though not exclusively) kept itself firmly in the palms of our hands. But, increasingly it is popping up in places we never even thought about. For the uninitiated, that thing above — the Chinese-made MK802 — is a complete “mini PC” that’s about the size of a USB flash drive or card reader. It has a 1.5GHz Allwinner processor, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of onboard flash storage. You can get at these internals via two USB ports (which can also power the device,) and pump the result out to a display via HDMI. If that 4GB of memory isn’t enough, you can expand it via a microSD slot. All good and well, but what would you do with such a thing? Plenty is the answer. This not only makes any HDMI display a PC, it also ushers in a new type of portability. Bring your Netflix over to a friend’s house without needing your phone, or never worry about using public PCs again. All of these niche uses give the MK802, and its kind, lots of potential. But what is it like in real life? Shimmy past the break to find out.
Linux Mint MintBox Mini PC Announced
The developers of Linux Mint and Compulab has this week announced they are terming up to create a new fanless mini computer called the MintBox. Which will be running the popular Linux Mint 13 “Maya” operating system, that is well known for its excellent stability, security, and ease of use.
The Linux Mint is currently the fastest-growing Linux distribution, and the MintBox Mini PC will basically be a Compulab fit-PC3 which measures just .3″ x 6.3″ x 1″ and is equipped with a Radeon HD graphics and a low powered AMD processor.
There will be two models in the range based on AMD G-Series T40N and T56N. The new MintBox mini PC is expected to arrive within the next couple of weeks and will be available from the Linux Mint’s website. No pricing information has been released as yet?
Source: Fanless Tech
VIA ARTiGO A1200 Mini PC Unveiled
VIA has this week unveiled a new addition to their embedded mini PC range in the form of the ARTiGO A1200. The ARTiGO A1200 measures just 23.4 x 12.4 x 3.0cm in size and is equipped with a 1.0GHz VIA Eden X2 dual core processor, supported by up to 4GB of DDR3 1066 SODIMM RAM.
The ultra slim dustproof design uses the industrial buckled-blade thermal fin design to dissipate heat, and the passively cooled design means it also very quiet during operation. The mini PC supports HD video, MPEG-2, DivX, WM9, VC1, and H.264 formats together with hardware acceleration.
The unique dual-sided I/O coastline interface of the ARTiGO A1200 mini PC features 1 x HDMI and 1 x VGA display, 2 x Ethernet ports, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x CFast socket, 2 x audio jacks, and an optional USB 3.0 host port. Unfortunately no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet by VIA. More information about the new arrival is available on the VIA ARTiGO A1200 web page.
Source: Slashgear
Shuttle launches XPC H7 5820S mini PC for your collection of 16 monitors
Wondering what do with those 16 monitors you’ve got lying around your house? Well, the folks over at Shuttle have just come out with a mouthful of a solution, known as the XPC H7 5820S. Shuttle’s latest mini-PC is powered by an Intel Core i7 processor with up to six cores, boasts 16GB of RAM and features a pair of 1TB hard disks. The workstation, compatible with Windows 7, also ships with a Blu-ray burner and packs Matrox’s M-Series multi-display graphics cards, allowing users to work across 16 different displays at once, at resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600 per screen. All this goodness is nestled within a box that’s just 7.5 inches tall, though it won’t come for cheap. According to SlashGear, the XPC H7 5820S is now available for a cool €1,446, or about $1,983. Find out more at the source link below, or in the full PR, waiting for you after the break.
Lenovo annuncia due Monitor Serie LS e il ThinkCentre Edge 71
Lenovo rilascia due nuovi monitor della serie LS: LS2221 da 21,5 pollici e LS2421p da 23,6 pollici; il primo (LS2221) è dotato di connessioni VGA e DVI, mentre LS2421p offre uscite VGA e HDMI, un hub USB a quattro porte e luminosità 300 cd/m2. I monitor dispongono anche di pulsanti a sfioramento capacitivo, stand d’inclinazione e una garanzia di tre anni.
Per quanto riguarda i prezzi, i monitor LS2221 e l’LS2421p costeranno 229,99 e 299,99 Dollari; saranno disponibili tra qualche giorno presso i partner commerciali e sul sito lenovo.com. Il prezzo del ThinkCentre Edge 71 parte invece da 369.00 Dollari e sarà disponibile da ottobre attraverso i partner ufficiali.
Stealth LPC-125LPM: il mini-PC tascabile
Stealth ha rilasciato un nuovo PC ultra-compatto progettato specificamente per le applicazioni in-vehicle/mobile/embedded. Il modello Stealth LPC-125LPMè un PC dalle piccole dimensioni ma robusto che necessità di soli 20 Watt per il funzionamento. Il sistema è alloggiato in un contenitore in alluminio che misura 102 x 155 x 37 mm (dimensioni di un mazzo di carte da gioco) per un peso di 540 grammi.
Edge HD2 Mini PC is an HTPC that hides behind your TV
When it comes to home theater PCs, size matters — and it doesn’t get too much smaller than Sapphire’s original Edge HD mini PC, pictured above. In fact, Sapphire saw no reason to fiddle with the Edge’s diminutive form factor when designing the HD2, and instead poured itself into improving the HTPC’s specs. Not only is the updated mini-rig small enough to mount behind your HDTV, but it also packs a 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Atom, 2GB RAM, and a 320GB hard drive. All this (and 1080p VGA / HDMI out, of course) at 30W, “20 times less power than a typical desktop PC,” according to Sapphire. No word on price (or pics, for that matter), but feel free to jump past the break for an official press release with full specifications.
