When I reviewed Voyo V3 mini PC based on Intel Atom x7-Z8700 processor, I was quite satisfied with the experience thanks to very fast storage with decent capacity (120 GB), the fastest Cherry Processor available combined with 4GB RAM which made for a pretty good experience under Windows 10 for just under $200. However, the mini PC networking capabilities suffer, with the lack of Ethernet, and WiFi limited to 802.11n @ 2.4 GHz. Beelink has been working on their own Atom x7 mini PC, namely Beelink BT7, with both Gigabit Ethernet & dual band WiFi, as well as various SSD options up to 320 GB.
Beelink BT7 mini PC specifications:
- SoC – Intel Atom x7-Z8700 Cherry Trail quad core processor @ 1.60 GHz/2.40 GHz (turbo) with Intel Gen8 HD graphics @ 600MHz with 16EU (2W SDP)
- System Memory – 4 GB DDR3
- Storage – 64, 128, or 320 GB SSD storage, SD card slot up to 128GB
- Video Output – HDMI up to 4K resolution
- Audio – 3.5mm headphone jack and HDMI
- Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet, dual band 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 4.0 (AP6234)
- USB – 3x USB 3.0 host ports
- Misc – Power button and LED, reset pinhole, RTC battery
- Power Supply – 12V/2A
- Dimensions – 119.5 x 119.5 x 22.5 mm (aluminum case; optional wall mount brackets)
- Temperature Range – 5 to 35 C (which could be a problem in some countries…)
The system will run Windows 10 Home 64-bit, and the company claims to have optimized thermal design with high thermal conductivity heatsink, multiple thermal pads, and a “lower noise cooling fan”.
The mini PC will launch this month, but no details about price have been provided at this stage.
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Any chance to run Linux on this?
no price no party.
“low noise cooling fan” …4500-5000 rpm… maybe with 4×4 cm fan… it’s a oxymoron
Thing is about Beelink – they never answer emails and their support is quite poor. So they’re very cheap – for a reason.
About service, we are working to improve ，We have already set up a professional service team， What is the problem you can contact me. E mail :[email protected]
Beelink BT7 Mini PC is now on GearBest @ http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_362733.html
64 GB version – coupon: GBBT76 $168.99
128 GB version – coupon: GBBT72 $195.99
320 GB version – coupon: GBBT73 $249.99
Pricing looks quite good for the specs.
@Fossxplorer
Linux should run fine using a patched kernel -> http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/04/19/hdmi-audio-in-linux-is-now-working-on-cherry-trail-mini-pcs-openelec-7-0-image-released/
Alternatively simply install Ubuntu 16.04 image release by Linuxium, which already include those changes -> http://linuxiumcomau.blogspot.com/2016/04/ubuntu-1604-iso-for-intel-atom-compute.html
My model only supports 2.4 GHz WiFi, no 5 GHz.
@Jean-Luc Aufranc (CNXSoft)
Linixium released some new images in a more recent blog-post:
http://linuxiumcomau.blogspot.com/2016_05_01_archive.html
My device doesnt work. i was to be gear best to ‘flash the item’. how do i do that?
i got a link to download Beelink BT7 win10 Drivers