Shortly after confirming the withdrawal from the development of NUC computers, Intel announced that it had reached an agreement with ASUS on the production and sales. The Taiwanese manufacturer will be responsible for providing customers with existing generations (10th to 13th) and for the development of new ones.
Intel made a deal with ASUS
A week ago, Intel gave up creating mini NUC (Next Unit of Compute) computers. The company has confirmed that it is ending the Next Unit of Compute (NUC) business. At the same time, it offered assistance to partners in developing the NUC personal computer market. After this sad decision for many users, the sun shone again. Two days ago, Intel announced it has agreed to a term sheet with ASUS, a global technology solution provider, for an agreement to manufacture, sell and support the Intel® Next Unit of Compute (NUC) 10th to 13th generations systems product line and to develop future NUC systems designs.
“Our NUC systems product team delivered unique products that spurred innovation in the ultra-small form factor market. As we pivot our strategy to enable ecosystem partners to continue NUC systems product innovation and growth, our priority is to ensure a smooth transition for our customers and partners. I am looking forward to ASUS continuing to deliver exceptional products and supporting our NUC systems customers.”
– Sam Gao, Intel vice president and general manager of Intel Client Platform Solutions
The giant from Santa Clara announced its consent to the production, sale and guarantee of support for NUC computers from the 10th to the 13th generation by ASUS. What’s more, the company is also to be responsible for the development of the next generation of these small computers. As we can read in an excerpt from the statement of the vice president and general manager of Intel Client Platform Solutions, their goal is to ensure a smooth transition for customers and partners. Unfortunately, Intel did not reveal further details about the deal with ASUS.
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Intel NUC mini computers
Intel NUCs have been with us since 2013. Their main advantage is the combination of small size and efficiency. There are quite a few options to choose from. For example, consumers can opt for a ready-to-use Windows PC right out of the box or one of the customizable kits. NUC computers, thanks to their compact size, fit wherever space is limited and have proven themselves not only for home use, but also in business.
At the moment, it’s hard to say how the deal with ASUS will affect the quality and availability of current and future series. However, looking at the history of the ASUS brand and the products it has been offering for years, we should rather not expect it to fail. We hope that everything will go according to plan and indeed the transition will be smooth.
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