AOOSTAR T-Box is a palm-sized pocket Mini PC powered by the popular Intel N100 Alder Lake-N processor. Measuring just 87 x 87 x 40mm, this little guy offers versatility with three HDMI ports, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, three USB 3.1 Type-A ports, plus a 3.5mm audio jack. This tiny desktop PC is suitable for various purposes such as digital signage, media center, networking device, or a general-purpose computer, provided the demands aren’t too high. And most importantly, it won’t break your budget because it’s now available on Amazon for $129 after applying a $40 coupon.
AOOSTAR T-Box N100 Mini PC Details
As we mentioned, the T-Box Mini PC is a pocket-sized mini desktop that you can always have with you. Its heart is the well-known Intel N100 processor, a 6-watt quad-core chip based on Intel’s Alder Lake-N architecture, originally designed for small, affordable laptops and mini PCs.
Despite its size and low power consumption, the T-Box is budget-friendly. Currently available on Amazon, a model with 8GB of LPDDR5-4800 RAM and 256GB of PCIe 3.0 NVMe solid-state storage is priced at $129 when applying the on-page coupon. The system includes a heat sink with a copper tube and an active cooling fan. While the memory is non-upgradable as it’s attached to the motherboard, the SSD is user-replaceable with an M.2 2242 SSD.
See also: AOOSTAR R1 is an N100 Mini PC with NAS up to 40TB (two 3.5″ bays)
It is worth adding that this small mini computer supports a 4K@60Hz display on three screens via 3x HDMI 2.0. The wireless capabilities are limited to WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2, which might be somewhat disappointing. However, considering the price, it’s challenging to raise any significant complaints. Interestingly, this palm-sized Mini PC has dual Gigabit Ethernet ports. AOOSTAR T-Box N100 Mini PC comes with:
- USB3.1 x 3
- HDMI2.0 x 3
- LAN (1.0G) x 2
- 3.5mm Audio Jack
- DC jack 19V/5.12A
Mini PC comes with preinstalled Windows 11 Pro OS but also supports Linux distributions. In addition, it has additional functions available in the BIOS, including Wake On Lan and Auto Power On.
Apart from Amazon, you can also find a T-Box Mini PC on the official AOOSTAR website.
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