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Beelink Mini S12 Pro Mini PC: Intel 12th Gen N100, 16GB DDR4, 500GB SSD

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Beelink US via Amazon has Beelink Mini S12 Pro Mini PC (N100) on sale for $189 - $20 off when you clip the coupon listed on the product page = $169. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Intel 12th Gen Processor Alder Lake-N100 (4C/4T, 6M Cache, 0.8GHz to 3.4GHz)
  • 16GB SO-DIMM DDR4
  • 500GB M.2 PCIe X1 2280 Solid State Drive
  • Intel UHD Graphics 750MHz
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2, Gigabit LAN
  • Ports:
    • 4x USB3.2 Gen2
    • 2x HDMI
    • 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack (HP&MIC)
    • 1x DC Jack
    • 1x CLR CMOS Reset

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $29 less (15% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $198 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • 1 year warranty
    • 4.6 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 245 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • Seller Beelink US has a 98% positive rating in the last 12 months with over 265 lifetime feedback.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Beelink US via Amazon has Beelink Mini S12 Pro Mini PC (N100) on sale for $189 - $20 off when you clip the coupon listed on the product page = $169. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Toadster for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel 12th Gen Processor Alder Lake-N100 (4C/4T, 6M Cache, 0.8GHz to 3.4GHz)
  • 16GB SO-DIMM DDR4
  • 500GB M.2 PCIe X1 2280 Solid State Drive
  • Intel UHD Graphics 750MHz
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2, Gigabit LAN
  • Ports:
    • 4x USB3.2 Gen2
    • 2x HDMI
    • 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
    • 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack (HP&MIC)
    • 1x DC Jack
    • 1x CLR CMOS Reset

Editor's Notes

Written by jimmytx | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $29 less (15% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $198 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • 1 year warranty
    • 4.6 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 245 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • Seller Beelink US has a 98% positive rating in the last 12 months with over 265 lifetime feedback.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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shigshag
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Beware there are no Linux kernel drivers for the hardware in this machine, so you're stuck with windows for now. You won't have Wi-Fi, and can't have Wi-Fi, until that gets updated.
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nicenice19
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Just go into settings\recovery\reset and click on "reset this PC". Choose the option to remove everything and let it reinstall. It will use the same key.
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RulzMD
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I have 3 of these machine for the office, they work tremendously well for it. Office/Excel/Browser. Super fast and clean, just BE AWARE to re-install windows.

These machine comes with a default windows 11/10 but there is a software that comes with it, that you can see it under START UP services. I forgot the name but please make sure you reinstall windows.
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Aug 23, 2023 11:31 PM
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protocol7Aug 23, 2023 11:31 PM
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Quote from geekwithoutacause View quoted comment :
NO THERE IS NOT. This machine will NOT re-activate with a clean windows install. You need to contact beelink. It does NOT WORK that way on this machine.
It depends on the machine, then - I own plenty of these Chinese Mini PCs and most of them can pick up the license on a fresh install without any assistance.

But of course you can just reset it through the settings app and not have Windows lose any licensing info. A Chinese mini PC manufacturer is just not going to invest the effort in putting in kernel-level backdoors in the default Windows 11 installation. The risk/reward does not make sense.
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Aug 24, 2023 12:01 AM
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mjl1152Aug 24, 2023 12:01 AM
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I don't do much with PC builds or installing Windows any longer but if you sign into your Microsoft account while connected to the internet, the hardware is now tied to your account and Windows will reactivate after a clean install, and are again signed into your Microsoft account while connected to the internet? Also, as a backup plan, couldn't you retrieve the key before clean install and enter it after to reactivate? Has something changed here? I have done this twice over the last two years or so. On one machine going back to Windows after toying with Chrome Flex and the other was a used laptop that had trouble with the Windows 11 upgrade.
Aug 24, 2023 12:23 AM
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MadPupAug 24, 2023 12:23 AM
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Quote from android View quoted comment :
Because I prefer to use external keyboard and mouse even with a laptop, and since 15.6 led monitors only cost $80 and weigh less than 2 lbs, as long as the beelink weighs less than a pound, I get a powerful computer that weighs less than 3lbs, and costs less than $300. This doesn't exist in a laptop.
Yes it does. Remember that an N100 is basically a Celeron.
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Aug 24, 2023 12:28 AM
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ThisismynamepleaseAug 24, 2023 12:28 AM
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Beelink Mini PC, Mini S12 Mini Computer 12th Gen Quad-Core N100, Desktop Computers 16G DDR4 RAM 500G SSD, Small PC 4K UHD Dual HDMI, 2.4G+5G WiFi Gigabit Ethernet/BT5.2 for Office/Home/HTPC/NAS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CR52LH3

Is this the same? If so its $159.
Last edited by nhbrsx August 25, 2023 at 10:22 PM.
Aug 24, 2023 12:53 AM
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androidAug 24, 2023 12:53 AM
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Quote from MadPup View quoted comment :
Yes it does. Remember that an N100 is basically a Celeron.
Where can I find a sub 3 lbs Celeron laptop with 16gb memory and 512gb SSD, 15 inch screen, for less than $300?
Aug 24, 2023 1:04 AM
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MadPupAug 24, 2023 1:04 AM
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Quote from android View quoted comment :
Where can I find a sub 3 lbs Celeron laptop with 16gb memory and 512gb SSD, 15 inch screen, for less than $300?
Slickdeals. If you wanted it you would find it. I don't work for free. Smilie
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Aug 24, 2023 1:58 AM
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androidAug 24, 2023 1:58 AM
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Quote from MadPup View quoted comment :
Slickdeals. If you wanted it you would find it. I don't work for free.
I call BS. Celeron yes, but not under $300, under 3lbs, and with a large screen.

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Aug 24, 2023 2:19 AM
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ImWithStupidAug 24, 2023 2:19 AM
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Quote from FreakinDealWithIt View quoted comment :
Got one of these some months back as a Plex server and it's been great. Highly recommend it. Great little machine that is quick and will stream 4K HDR content without issue. Threw a 2nd SSD in it and it's been a solid little machine (I run it headless and Remote Desktop in via my Mac laptop or iPhone).
This

Been running plex servers for years, never been more happy with a plex server then this. Runs cool, quiet, sips power and has 12th gen Intel quicksync.

This thing was born to be a plex server.
Aug 24, 2023 2:38 AM
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PinakoAug 24, 2023 2:38 AM
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This might be a weird question, but I am curious for those of you that have one of these, could this be a good travel computer? I'm thinking of using one of these mini pcs and a 15.6 led portable monitor to travel with. How much does the Beelink weigh, and what about it's wallwart?
The power supply is similar to a laptop's. To me it makes zero sense to do what you are suggesting. This machine is basically the innards of a cheap laptop squeezed into a 4x4" box. Add a screen and a keyboard and you essentially have a laptop. So why not buy a laptop?
Because I prefer to use external keyboard and mouse even with a laptop, and since 15.6 led monitors only cost $80 and weigh less than 2 lbs, as long as the beelink weighs less than a pound, I get a powerful computer that weighs less than 3lbs, and costs less than $300. This doesn't exist in a laptop.
Yes it does. Remember that an N100 is basically a Celeron.
Where can I find a sub 3 lbs Celeron laptop with 16gb memory and 512gb SSD, 15 inch screen, for less than $300?
Slickdeals. If you wanted it you would find it. I don't work for free.
I call BS. Celeron yes, but not under $300, under 3lbs, and with a large screen.
Why not accept that y'all have different requirements?

Travelers who want to compute on-the-go might prefer the convenience of the laptop form factor. Travelers who mostly compute at the destination might prefer the flexibility of the mini PC form factor. Travelers who want to do a little of both might prefer a small laptop that could be docked at the destination.

Laptops with large screens are unwieldy, so few travelers desire the laptop with the Celeron under $300 under 3 lbs with a large screen. They are basically all-in-one mini PCs, marginally more portable than your preferred setup, but substantially less flexible. Still, some people appreciate the built-in UPS.
Aug 24, 2023 3:38 AM
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bk_InAZAug 24, 2023 3:38 AM
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Has anyone tried "Love Windows Again"? I've read some comments about bloatware. I installed the free application and removed all the junk processes from Windows 11, and Windows 10 on 4 or 5 of our machines (the ones we use often). BitDefender has no issues with it. But if you run different security software, or think you know differently, please reply.
Aug 24, 2023 4:52 AM
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LivelyMusic493Aug 24, 2023 4:52 AM
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Quote from bk_InAZ View quoted comment :
Has anyone tried "Love Windows Again"? I've read some comments about bloatware. I installed the free application and removed all the junk processes from Windows 11, and Windows 10 on 4 or 5 of our machines (the ones we use often). BitDefender has no issues with it. But if you run different security software, or think you know differently, please reply.
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 is the official Win 10 without the bloat and spyware.
Aug 24, 2023 5:05 AM
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sqlunixAug 24, 2023 5:05 AM
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Anyone know the max storage you can put on this with the m.2 and SSD combined? What about read/write speeds? Looking to see if this could be a good file server alternative to the Pi
Aug 24, 2023 5:24 AM
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hammadislamAug 24, 2023 5:24 AM
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We bought 64+ of these at my current workplace 3yrs ago. All started to die. We had to unplug the adapter and reconnect them and after 30min they will die again and we repeat the same process. I guess you get what you pay for. Now we are in the process of the replacing them with Intel NUCs, and going to cost us almost $36K. SMH
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Aug 24, 2023 6:59 AM
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ZeoAug 24, 2023 6:59 AM
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Quote from hammadislam View quoted comment :
We bought 64+ of these at my current workplace 3yrs ago. All started to die. We had to unplug the adapter and reconnect them and after 30min they will die again and we repeat the same process. I guess you get what you pay for. Now we are in the process of the replacing them with Intel NUCs, and going to cost us almost $36K. SMH
Why not get a Tiny/Mini/Micro from the likes of Lenovo, HP or Dell instead?

Nucs are getting discontinued now and they're overpriced.
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Aug 24, 2023 7:13 AM
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ArkusAug 24, 2023 7:13 AM
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Quote from hammadislam View quoted comment :
We bought 64+ of these at my current workplace 3yrs ago. All started to die. We had to unplug the adapter and reconnect them and after 30min they will die again and we repeat the same process. I guess you get what you pay for. Now we are in the process of the replacing them with Intel NUCs, and going to cost us almost $36K. SMH
Thermal issues? Someone earlier in this thread mentioned replacing the thermal paste dropped the temps by 10C.

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