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A mini PC (or miniature PC, nettop, or Smart Micro PC) is a small-sized, inexpensive[1], low-power,[2][3] legacy-free desktop computer designed for basic tasks such as web browsing, accessing web-based applications, document processing, and audio/video playback.[4][5][6]
The word nettop is a portmanteau of network and desktop. It is the desktop counterpart of the netbook. Modern (c. 2020) mini PCs or small form factor PCs can be much more powerful, being equipped with high-end laptop components or mid-range desktop components.[7][8]
Compared with ordinary desktop computers, nettops are not only smaller and less expensive,[9] but they also consume much less power. For example, CompuLab's fit-PC2 consumes no more than 8 watts of power[10] whereas a typical desktop would easily consume more than 100 watts of power; consequently, nettops require significantly less cooling and may even be completely fanless. Some do not have an optical disk drive and use a solid-state drive, making them completely silent. The tradeoff is that the hardware specifications and processing power are usually reduced[11] and hence make nettops less appropriate for running complex or resource-intensive applications.
- ^ Brookes, Tim (30 March 2023). "5 Reasons You Should Buy a Mini PC (and 3 Reasons Not To)". How-To Geek. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
You could save money with a mini PC and get just as much performance out of it and maybe more versatility. Even the relatively speaking pricey $599 entry-level Mac mini M2 supports two displays (three if you opt for the M2 Pro version). If you bomb Amazon for deals you can pick up two 1080p monitors for around $160 for a total spend of $759. By comparison, the cheapest MacBook Air is $999.
- ^ "What is a Mini PC and Can it Handle Gaming?". lenovo.com.
A mini-PC is a compact version of a desktop computer. They usually have enough power for everyday tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media playback. Because of their size, they often use lower power components, which makes them quieter and more energy-efficient than their full-size counterparts.
- ^ Smith, Ernie. "Mini PCs: What Are They, and How Can You Use Them in the Workplace?". BizTech. Retrieved 2 February 2025.
Generally, mini PCs leverage processing power more commonly seen in laptops and similarly low-powered solutions, but they tend to have more connectivity and upgradability options.
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- ^ "The Best Mini Desktop PCS". The New York Times. 7 June 2021.
- ^ "The Best Windows Mini PCS for 2021".
- ^ Intel Nettop is all about cost cutting
- ^ Fit-PC2 Specifications
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