VORKE V2 Ultra Compact PC with Ubuntu 16.04 powered by Intel Skylake processor (Promo Coupons)

atb_team November 12, 2016

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At the end of May we wrote about VORKE V1 mini PC which among the users enjoyed quite a bit of interest. From November 4 on Geekbuying appeared another model, 2nd generation called VORKE V2. Manufacturer listens users or wants to fight with the competition (below a comparison with Gigabyte mini PC) because it introduced up to four specifications VORKE V2.

New VORKE V2 is equipped with the latest Intel 6th generation Core (Skylake) processors – i5-6200U and i7-6500U. Inside also we find 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB SSD storage. VORKE V2 also support 2.5″ HDD/SSD. Mini PC has a small size (measures 39 x 129 x 124mm) and it looks like an Intel NUC. V2 mini PC also has 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and ports including a USB 3.1 Type-C port, two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and HDMI and headset jacks. VORKE 2 has a pre-installed Ubuntu 16.04 but you can also install Windows or other operating systems. Below a more detailed specification.

VORKE V2 specifications:

CPU – Intel® Core™ i5-6200U 2.3GHz / 2.8GHz or Intel® Core™ i7-6500U 2.5GHz / 3.1GHz
GPU – Intel HD Graphics 520
Memory – 8GB DDR3L
Storage – 128GB or 256GB M.2 SSD internal storage + 2.5″ SATA drive support + micro SD slot
Video Output – HDMI 1.4a
Audio Output – HDMI and 3.5mm headphone jack
Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0
USB – 2x USB 2.0 ports, 2x USB 3.0 ports
Expansion Slots:
- M.2 SSD 2280 slot (Optional 128GB/256GB of flash storage)
- PCIe M.2 NGFF 2230 Key-E slot occupied by the Wi-Fi+BT card
- 2.5 in SATA 6.0Gb/s (7.0 / 9.5 mm thick)
Misc – Power button & LED, IR receiver
Power Supply – 19V/2.1A
Supports VESA mounting Bracket (75 x 75mm + 100 x 100mm)
Dimensions – 39 x 129 x 124mm
Weight – n/a

In the package you will find: VORKE V2 Ultra Compact PC, HDMI Cable, Power adapter, Manual. As we wrote at the beginning of VORKE V2 is available on Geekbuying at presale in four specifications:

Intel Core i5-6200U with 8GB/128GB for $349.99 (coupon code: VORKEV220)
Intel Core i5-6200U with 8GB/256GB for $399.99 (coupon code: VORKEV230)
Intel Core i7-6500U with 8GB/128GB for $399.99 (coupon code: VORKEV230)
Intel Core i7-6500U with 8GB/256GB for $449.99 (coupon code: VORKEV220)

Depending on the specifications see the price increase, but compared to the competition or the more well-known vendors VORKE V2 mini PC is a very good alternative. Below the aforementioned comparison VORKE V2 mini PC from Gigabyte (Gigabyte BRIX system)

CPU	Intel® Core™ i5-6200U 2.3GHz / 2.8GHz	Intel® Core™ i5-6200U 2.3GHz / 2.8GHz	Intel® Core™ i7-6500U 2.5GHz / 3.1GHz	Intel® Core™ i7-6500U 2.5GHz / 3.1GHz
Memory	8GB of Micron DDR3L	No Memory	8GB of Micron DDR3L	No Memory
Storage	128GB of Samsung SSD (M.2 SSD) 256GB of Samsung SSD (M.2 SSD) Optional 2.5″HDD/SSD support	No SSD	128GB of Samsung SSD (M.2 SSD) 256GB of Samsung SSD (M.2 SSD) Optional 2.5″HDD/SSD support	No SSD
How to use	Plug and Play	Need to buy DDR & SSD, and install system by yourself	Plug and Play	Need to buy DDR & SSD, and install system by yourself
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1	Display with USB-C, Can be charged for Mobilephone	Not available	Display with USB-C, Can be charged for Mobilephone	Not available
Total Price	8G DDR3L + 128G SSD=~~$369.99~~ 8G DDR3L + 128G SSD=$349.99	Gigabyte $379.99 + Extra 8G DDR3L $49.99 + Extra 128G SSD $59.99 = $489.97	8G DDR3L + 128G SSD=~~$429.99~~ 8G DDR3L + 128G SSD=$399.99	Gigabyte $549.99 + Extra 8G DDR3L $49.99 + Extra 128G SSD $59.99 = $659.97
Total Price	8G DDR3L + 256G SSD=~~$429.99~~ 8G DDR3L + 256G SSD=$399.99	Gigabyte $379.99 + Extra 8G DDR3L $49.99 + Extra 256G SSD $139.99 = $569.88	8G DDR3L + 128G SSD=~~$469.99~~ 8G DDR3L + 128G SSD=$449.99	Gigabyte $549.99 + Extra 8G DDR3L $49.99 + Extra 256G SSD $139.99 = $739.97