Companies keep on releasing new Intel Processor N100 mini PCs, and the latest one is the MINIX Z100-0dB fanless mini PC with support for 2.5GbE and WiFi 6 networking, and dual display setups through two HDMI ports.
The mini PC is said to support up to 32GB RAM, ships with up to 512GB NVMe SSD, and comes with the usual USB 3.2/2.0 ports, microSD card slot, and 3.5mm audio. The “0DB” name comes from the fact that it is a fanless system as shown on the top of the top device with the string “ZERO dB Cooling System”.
MINIX Z100-0dB specifications:
- SoC – Intel Processor N100 quad-core Alder Lake-N processor @ up to 3.4 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel HD graphics @ 750 MHz; TDP: 6W
- System Memory – 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB DDDR4-3200, upgradable to 32GB
- Storage
- 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB M.2 SSD (PCIe Gen3 x4), upgradable up to 4TB
- MicroSD card slot
- Video Output
- 2x HDMI 2.0 ports up to 4Kp60
- Up to 2x independent displays supported
- Audio – 3.5mm headphone+mic jack, digital audio output via HDMI
- Connectivity
- 2.5GbE RJ45 port
- Dual-band 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 with two high-gain external antennas
- USB – 2x USB 3.2 ports (10 Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 (10 Gbps) Type-C port for data only, 2x USB 2.0 ports
- Misc
- Power Button
- CMOS reset pinhole
- Kensington lock slot
- BIOS with support for Wake on LAN, Auto Power on, and RTC wake-up
- Power Supply – 12V to 19V DC jack (12V/3A power supply provided)
- Dimensions – 12.3 x 12 x 4.6 cm
- Weight – 1.3 kg (Is that correct? That seems too much, although the enclosure is made of aluminum and galvanized steel)
The Mini PC comes pre-installed with Windows 11 Pro, and ships with a 12V/3A power adapter, an HDMI cable, a VESA mount, and two WiFi antennas. We hadn’t heard about MINIX for a while, but we reviewed several of their mini PCs in the past, and they provide solid devices albeit usually at a higher price than competitors.
While the MINIX Z100-0dB is said to ship with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, only the model with 8GB RAM and a 256GB NVME SSD is available on GeekBuying for $285.56 including shipping right now, although the coupon NNNMNZ10DB lowers that to $243.10… I don’t see the mini PC on the manufacturer’s website yet, so it might be an early release.
Via AndroidPC.es
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