Bought this for use as a htpc, impressed with how zippy it is, incredible power for such a little machine.

Bought this for use as a htpc, impressed with how zippy it is, incredible power for such a little machine.  Read Less

In fact, i think that my days of custom builds are in the past; mini pcs are just too convenient and are available in a broad-e...  Read More

In fact, i think that my days of custom builds are in the past; mini pcs are just too convenient and are available in a broad-enough range of configurations for my applications (software dev't, email, servers, etc.  Read Less

) died a month ago, after almost exactly five years of useful life, since i had bought an intel nuc mini-pc couple of years ago...  Read More

) died a month ago, after almost exactly five years of useful life, since i had bought an intel nuc mini-pc couple of years ago to replace my then worn out desktop, and have been happy with it since then, i decided to do the same thing to replace my laptop.  Read Less

Edit 4/22/23: the product i bought and reviewed uses ryzen 5 5500u processor.

Edit 4/22/23: the product i bought and reviewed uses ryzen 5 5500u processor.  Read Less

It is living up to its price-vs-performance promise.

It is living up to its price-vs-performance promise.  Read Less

This is a great product at a very fair price.

This is a great product at a very fair price.  Read Less

This cost me $300 after factoring in the coupon and the sales tax.

This cost me $300 after factoring in the coupon and the sales tax.  Read Less

My latest customer didn't believe me when i told them the final cost and i had to insist that yes, it really is that sweet.

My latest customer didn't believe me when i told them the final cost and i had to insist that yes, it really is that sweet.  Read Less

From the excellent packaging to the ease of setup, build quality, total lack of bloatware, and especially its quiet and reliable operation.

From the excellent packaging to the ease of setup, build quality, total lack of bloatware, and especially its quiet and reliable operation.  Read Less

The one from the desktop is a toshiba ssd 445 gb unit, and i had it packed in a portable enclosure (orico brand, bought here a ...  Read More

The one from the desktop is a toshiba ssd 445 gb unit, and i had it packed in a portable enclosure (orico brand, bought here a few years ago) that allowed me to use it as an external usb flash memory.  Read Less

It packs some serious goods inside the little case.

It packs some serious goods inside the little case.  Read Less

Now my review is linked to a different product which uses ryzen 7 4700u processor.

Now my review is linked to a different product which uses ryzen 7 4700u processor.  Read Less

I didn't want to spend the money for another ryzen 7 just for basic productivity.

I didn't want to spend the money for another ryzen 7 just for basic productivity.  Read Less

You'll still find yourself saving over the competition with the extra upgrade cost.

You'll still find yourself saving over the competition with the extra upgrade cost.  Read Less

The performance (even in windows 11) is night/day different compared to the m900's.

The performance (even in windows 11) is night/day different compared to the m900's.  Read Less