Kamrui made a weird AMD chip choice! Will it deliver the bang for buck? E3B Mini PC Review!

Kamrui E3B review!

With an AMD V2748 chip! Mini PC manufacturers are getting really creative. With component costs rising, how do we make and affordable system, with good specs, good performance, at a good price?

Kamrui is taking one of their AMD machines, and swapping out the chip for something we would normally see in a kiosk or signage. Is that gonna work for your needs?

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Geekom A7 Max Mini-PC Review: BIG Performance, Shame About the RAM Though…

Geekom A7 Max Review!

It’s a BIGGER mini PC, and the chip in this little box is a beefy performer. We’re starting to feel the pinch from the component crisis though, and RAM prices are getting ridiculous. Geekom is trying to balance performance against bigger price hikes, but does that sour the experience?

Let’s take a look…

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A fun twist on a Mini PC, but with some concerns: Soayan-EXR1 Review!

Soayan-EXR1 Mini PC Review!

It looks like a smart speaker, but it’s really a whole Windows mini PC! I love seeing a brand try something a little different with a SFF PC, but I do have a couple concerns with this build.

Let me explain…

***UPDATE!***

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This Mini PC is WAY More Flexible Than The Mac Mini AND It’s PINK!

Geekom A6 Review! Now in PINK!

Geekom is splashing some color on their A6 mini PC. It’s a punchy little system, and will be overkill powerful for most households. Now that it comes in a new color, are you curious about a new machine? Continue reading “This Mini PC is WAY More Flexible Than The Mac Mini AND It’s PINK!”

Geekom Mini Air12 PC Teardown: Is it worth spending more on build quality?

Geekom Mini Air12 Disassembled! It’s a cute mini PC, and it’s NOT going to hurt your wallet! The folks at Geekom are sponsoring this video to take a closer look at build quality. Even for a low power PC, is it worth spending a little more to get better build quality?

Let’s take a peak inside this mini PC! Continue reading “Geekom Mini Air12 PC Teardown: Is it worth spending more on build quality?”

Geekom A5 Mini PC NEW for 2025! Is it a Refresh or a Downgrade?

Geekom A5 2025 review!

Geekom is back in the gadget lab with a “new” mini PC that looks suspiciously like a computer we’ve already reviewed. It’s a refresh on the original A5, with a newer AMD chip! Should we call this a refresh though? It seems like a different product than before…

Let’s take a look!
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Asus NUC 14 Pro Review: A Better Built Mini PC?

I love a good Mini PC, and the NUC has been one of my favorite series of systems for years! Now owned by Asus, has the line improved? Is it still well supported?

Let’s take a look at powerful little computer! Continue reading “Asus NUC 14 Pro Review: A Better Built Mini PC?”

AOC AM16 Mini-PC Review: Is AceMagic Still Up to Their Old Tricks?

At least nothing is outright flagging as malware…

AOC is releasing a mini-PC in collaboration with Ace Magic. A nice little bucket of compute power, packed in a plastic shell. It’s solid performance, IF you can score one on a good sale.
But what about that software… Continue reading “AOC AM16 Mini-PC Review: Is AceMagic Still Up to Their Old Tricks?”