Upon opening the box there was a good solid feel to the machine. It comes with a vesa mount plate which allowed the computer to sit on the back of my monitor. I was up and running as soon as the updates were completed and was truly impressed with the speed. All the ports are functioning well and no noise or heat so far. I am not gaming so I can't speak to that but multiple web sites, spreadsheets, videos, all with ease. To say the least, I am pleased so far. I would buy again and recommended it to my brother. Read more

The Computer comes with Mediatek (MT7902) combo Bluetooth and WiFi adapter which is not supported by Linux (Ubuntu) yet. So when you install Linux, Bluetooth and WiFi doesn’t work. Apart from that which can be rectified by buying separate WiFi dongle and if you have wireless dongle for your mouse and keyboard you will be fine. But no other Bluetooth devices can be connected unless you also buy a Bluetooth dongle. So you waste 3 USB ports to get it to work on Linux. The CPU is brilliant though and not very noisy. It does power itself from USB C. I am able to power it from my monitor. Read more

This is a lot of computer for the money! Granted, this is not intended as a gaming PC, but for literally anything else from photo to video editing, social media, youtube, shopping, or working at the office or from home, this little PC has a lot of power, is super easy to upgrade to standard parts and has a quiet fan. It's hard to believe that this little PC has more more and costs less than half of what a similar large desktop computer would have offered just a few years ago! This little PC has WIFI 6/6e and Bluetooth, and comes with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed. Just plug it in, get your operating system updates and you're good to go. I think it's important to mention this is a 12th generation intel CPU, so while its not the latest generation, its also not the latest high price that accompanies the newest tech. The version of Windows 11 Pro included was 22H2. This means the update to 23H2 and the current version of Windows 11, 24H2, will take some time to install. However, you can skip over 23H2 and using Windows Update (which can be time consuming) and simply download the free Windows 11 Installation Assistant from Microsoft. The wired LAN is an Intel 2.5GB and the WiFi/Bluetooth controller is made by MediaTek. The WiFi adapter, NVMe SSD (gen4) and RAM (DDR4, dual channel) are all easily upgradable. Four hidden Philips #1-type screws (located under each rubber foot) give easy access to upgrades. The mini PC also includes a short SATA cable and screws to install a 2.5" SSD or HDD to the bottom lid. Although, I would not recommend trapping more heat in *ANY* mini PC, everything is there if you choose. Personally, I prefer to use external USB drives for added security and convenience, and keep unnecessary heat out of the computer case. This mini PC can only accept ONE NVMe M.2 drive. Minisforum does offer other models of mini PC should you require two or more NVMe drives, but they are obviously priced accordingly. The mini PC also includes a VESA mount for mounting the mini PC behind a monitor or under a desk, against a wall, etc... It also has a Kensington lock slot. This is for the option of purchasing a Kensington steel braided locking cable to prevent theft of the mini PC. There are two type-A USB 3.2 ports up front and two type-A USB 2.0 ports located on the back of this mini PC. It also has a single USB type-C connection in the back. This mini PC supports both HDMI and Display Port video output, as well as a DP-supported USB type-C connection in the back. You can use all three to have triple monitor support (at the same time!) at up to 4k resolution at 60hz! The power adapter is just like what you might get with a laptop. Its a power brick supplying 19 volts and up to 90 watts of power to the mini PC. It connects to the mini PC using a standard barrel connector. A standard PC power cable connects the power brick to the wall outlet. This is all included, of course. There is no concern of a 'wall wart' or large power adapter that blocks access to other neighboring power outlets! While most home users have never heard of Minisforum before, they are a brand leader and innovator in the mini PC space. Many other mini PC sellers are just slapping a brand name on them, whereas Minisforum actually manufacturers the mini PC from novel designs and patents. Also, Minisforum has been manufacturing mini PCs since 2018 and have established a great reputation for quality and value. If you can't tell, I am a bit of a fan-boy for this brand because they make everything from budget to extreme, at every budget and even sell 'barebones' versions of many different models. (barebones means you must provide your own RAM, storage and operating system... if you are that kind of person who believes the manufacturers options are not extreme enough for your preferences.) Be sure to check YouTube for reviews and over-views, tear downs and demonstrations. Also, remember Amazon has easy and free returns (for ANY reason). Have peace of mind when ordering that you can evaluate the unit and, if it fails to meet any of your expectations, simply return it for free to Amazon for a full refund. Since no one knows your budget or your expectations, you really need to test-drive one of these PCs to truly define its value on your own. If you want to get work done and simply want a computer that works (and will likely work for many, many years) whether from home or at the office, this is a hard deal to beat! I am not aware, at the time of writing this review, of any equal or better options at an equal or better price. This is it! Grab one before they sell out and see for yourself! Don't let the size fool you! This little guy is VERY powerful and very quiet! If you use it as intended (not for AAA gaming!), you will likely wish you purchased one sooner!!! Read more

With its 12th generation Intel Core i5 processor, this li'l mini PC may not win any races, but it's no slowpoke, either. In fact, if you aren't gaming competitively, it's a terrific value. In addition to that fast Intel processor, your getting a 500GB Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD, 16GB RAM, a 2.5Gb/sec Ethernet connection, Wi-Fi 6E (that's Wi-Fi AX with support for the 6GHz band in addition to the 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands), and support for up to 3 monitors via HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB C. That's nothing to sneeze at. I rarely bother with benchmarks, but I've resold this model to several clients, and all have been very pleased with its performance. It feels snappy with mainstream applications, such as Microsoft Office, web browsers and QuickBooks. Like most mini PCs, this one comes with mounting hardware for attaching the computer to a desk, a wall or the back of a monitor with VESA mounting sockets. It also comes with a 3-foot HDMI cable and a power brick that powers the mini PC. Notable for this model is that the power brick is larger than average for a mini PC. Read more

I slowly aquire and dedicate a mini pc to each area of my house and office. This one, because of its performance, it is dedicated for my conference room where I mostly document and often get involved in presentations. For that, the performance of this model exceeded my expectations. Powered by a i5 1250 and a iris xe integrated graphics card, can easily keep up with multiple presentation and videos running simultaneously over split screens. Comes with a vesa mount for wall mounting or behind the monitor, a short hdmi cable, the power adapter (similar to a standard laptop), additions screws and connector for memory expansion which can go up to 2gb according to the specs. Comes with 4 USB ports, and 3 monitor outputs (DP, HDMI, USB C) which is impressive for such a compact and affordable unit. Although I run and keep most of my files on portable drives, the 500gb of storage offers me an ample amount of workspace to save my files if I ever have to go back to. Between the 16gb ddr4 and the quick response of the SSD, the fast access to my data is convenient. The graphic outputs are features that made it an easy choice for me as I often display my work on a monitor and projector simultaneously. Read more

Received a new NAB8 Plus 3 days back.. Tried to connect all the devices [Monitor, keyboard, mouse and camera].. And lo and behold , PC starts and shuts down immediately saying "Preparing Automatic Repair". Requested for a refund, will try to check for a replacement, but its always risky to buy PC'c online. Read more

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