Mini-PCs have been around for a while now, but they still haven't been widely acknowledged by the mainstream computer users. Oftentimes they are mistaken with Raspberry Pis, stick-PCs, and other gadgets, although they have evolved to be comparable (if not better) than conventional computers. If you are interested in high performance computing (advanced data analytics or power gaming), this is an article for you!
There is no doubt that in the technology world, smaller is better, something made apparent in the modern computing industry. This is why there is no lack of super compact computers that are made to be used anywhere and everywhere, making computing practically ubiquitous. Yet, these machines are not really PCs, although they can double as such, at least for educational purposes. Although you can purchase a high-end Raspberry Pi for less than $100, you wouldn't normally use it to replace your desktop. What if you are tired of the cumbersome tower you have, however, for your home (or business) computing? This is where mini-PCs come in.
Mini-PCs are high-tech devices that make use of laptop technology, to deliver desktop performance, at a significantly smaller space and with a portion of the electricity consumption of a tower machine. This makes them the most ecological alternative out there. Mini-computers boast relatively large RAM, good graphics, and high-speed internet connectivity (both cable-based and Wi-Fi), while they have fast processors to accompany all that too. Usually they come equipped with high-end solid-state disks, and a series of USB 3.0 ports. The best component is that they are very light-weight, compact, and relatively silent (the latest generation comes with state-of-the-art heat sinks which allow them to be completely silent).
Of course, these machines may not have the room for a Blue-Ray or a DVD drive, but let's be honest, when was the last time you ever used one of these? Besides, nowadays you can buy an external device to access your data discs at a very reasonable price. Speaking of price, mini-PCs are generally not that cheap, since they use state-of-the-art technology, in order to accommodate their small size. However, their cost has dropped significantly over the past year, and they are generally as affordable, if not more affordable, than a low-end laptop of the same computing power.
When would you use these high-end computers, you ask? Well, fortunately they come with a variety of use cases. The most important ones are the following:
We mentioned previously that these machines are high-end and often have a quite steep price. However, it is possible to get one such machine without spending all of your savings, and without having to compromise on performance. One such alternative is TechnologyPoint, where it is possible to purchase such a machine at a very reasonable price. Also, most such machines come without an operating system (so that you can install whichever one you want). At this shop, however, the mini-PCs come with the operating system pre-installed, saving you the trouble of having to do that on your own. So, check it out and enter the epoch of high performance machines that spell out "modern" and "high-tech", like no other PC in the market.
