Rikomagic RKM MK42 is yet another Intel Processor N100 mini PC but geared towards business applications such as digital signage, retail kiosks, or IoT gateway rather than home use.
The mini PC ships with 12GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, and offers dual GbE, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, dual 4K display setups through HDMI and DP++ ports, and five USB ports for expansion.
Rikomaigc RKM MK42 specifications:
- SoC – Intel Processor N100 quad-core Alder Lake-N processor @ up to 3.4 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel HD graphics @ up to 750 MHz; TDP: 6W
- System Memory – 12GB RAM
- Storage – 512GB SSD
- Video Output
- HDMI 2.0 port up to 4Kp60
- DisplayPort++ connector up to 4Kp60
- Up to 2x independent 4K displays
- Audio – 3.5mm audio jack, digital audio output via HDMI and DP++
- Networking
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
- USB – 4x USB 3.2 ports, 1x USB Type-C port
- Misc – Power button, cooling fan, BIOS with Wake-on-Lan (WoL) and Auto Power On.
- Power Supply – Via DC jack
- Dimensions – 131 x 131 x 43 mm
- Weight – 369 grams
The mini PC ships with Windows 11 pre-installed, and the package includes a power adapter and an HDMI cable by default. I don’t really see features or ports that would be specifically geared toward commercial applications, so Rikomagic probably just made a business decision to target the B2B market.
It’s not the first time we’ve covered an Intel N100 mini PC for business applications, as the smaller Azulle Access Pro PC stick focuses on the same market running Windows 11, Linux (Ubuntu 22.04), or a “Zoom” OS (Windows 10 IoT 2021 LTSC preconfigured to boot to Zoom).
Rikomagic has yet to list the RKM MK42 mini PC on AliExpress or other online stores, but AndroidTVBox.eu reports the price is $193 per unit for a minimum order of 20 units. Additional details may be found on the product page.
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I can’t see the business connection either. It’s just another typical N100 box. If those USB pots are Gen 2 then that could make a difference but absent of that, at the speculated price, it will likely be hard to sell in a very crowded market.
Agreed. And it’s fun that they don’t target home applications because ports and buttons are pretty well disposed between front and back, like end users expect them.