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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.

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

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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.
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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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Model: Beelink Mini S12 Pro Mini PC, Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake- N100(up to 3.4GHz), 16GB DDR4 RAM 500GB PCIe SSD, Desktop Computer Support 4K Dual Display/USB3.2/WiFi 6/BT5.2/Gigabit Ethernet for Home/Office

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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.
nicenice19
35 Posts
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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.
RulzMD
1156 Posts
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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 25, 2023
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kuripot
Aug 25, 2023
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Quote from dkd711 :
LMAO I just rolled back 2 of my PCs to Windows 10. Windows 11 is a heaping pile of crap.
what issues were you having?
Aug 26, 2023
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Aug 26, 2023
cantalup
Aug 26, 2023
3,648 Posts
Quote from thepackratgene :
I have to disagree. I have done this with 3 Beelink PC's now. They come with W11, but I still need W10. I start it up as is online (so it registers the PC & License with MS). Insert the media and run the install from W11. It installs W10 normally and it is licensed.

I'm guessing you tried installing from the media without doing the initial startup online, didn't you?

Peace
you are using online, and I never create microsoft account :-D,

if you buy branded model, the key is already embedded in your pc firmware. this is hardware coded, you do not need "online" microsoft gimmick.

Notes:
I remember bought one (not beelink), the key is not in firmware/hardware (BIOS in plain english). flashing to linux and try to reinstall back windows, and oops.. ( I forgot backing up the OS). the reason? mini-pc was throttling bad due lack of heat dissipation, and returned to Amazon. in the end: I use 2-3 prior gen of Intel mini-pc used from lenovo (ebay source). running 24/7 and no heat issue.

good luck!
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Aug 26, 2023
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cantalup
Aug 26, 2023
3,648 Posts
Quote from protocol7 :
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.
it is standard to hardwire windows key in the hardware, no backdoor involved,
the question is, do they want to spend extra $$$ for that as wellknow brands : Lenovo/HP/Dell/...
Aug 26, 2023
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cantalup
Aug 26, 2023
3,648 Posts
Quote from protocol7 :
It should be embedded in the BIOS. Well, not usually the key itself, but enough information that they can uniquely tie the Windows 11 license to the machine (motherboard mostly) and activate it from that information. They've been doing it with laptops for a while now as well, you don't really get a product key in the box anymore.
it is in the PC firmware/hardware . without this embedded, you can install and windows will nag you a key.

unless, you run windows and register online: your account and your pc/machine unique identifier will be saved in microsoft
Aug 26, 2023
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dkd711
Aug 26, 2023
1,310 Posts
Quote from kuripot :
what issues were you having?
Random crashes, overall system was more sluggish and I hated all the bloat.
Aug 26, 2023
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dkd711
Aug 26, 2023
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laugh out loud

Quote from protocol7 :
You mean you *don't* wan't Candy Crush preinstalled on a $100 operating system?
Aug 26, 2023
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Aug 26, 2023
nanikore
Aug 26, 2023
2,132 Posts
Quote from rollins88 :
Tdp doesn't equate performance. N95 and N100 have nearly identical CPU performance but the GPU performance of the N100 is miles better. And you get all that for 1/2 the power consumption.

N100 is better in every way.
except single and multithreaded performance. Not a big difference at 10% st and 15% mt but still notable.
https://nanoreview.net/en/cpu-com...essor-n100
Last edited by nanikore August 26, 2023 at 01:49 PM.

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Aug 26, 2023
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jmsilva22
Aug 26, 2023
538 Posts
Not sure if there's any DJ's in this thread, but I wonder if one of these N100's with 16gb will be enough to run Serato DJ Pro. My laptop died recently and maybe this could be a cheap alternative until I buy a new laptop. I have a 15.6 portable monitor that I can connect to the Mini PC.
Aug 27, 2023
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Aug 27, 2023
shonuff
Aug 27, 2023
16 Posts
I have this unit. I bought this 2 weeks ago. I paid $160 for it with a version that included Windows 11 Pro. The current one does not say it includes Windows 11 Pro..

Someone wrote BIOS includes license. I had to reinstall Windows 11 on my S12 Pro unit. Windows required license key. I sent a proof (serial #, etc) to Beelink support and they sent me a key. Again, I bought a version with Windows 11 included. But this one does not say anything about the license.
Aug 27, 2023
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DaHoBO
Aug 27, 2023
88 Posts
Quote from geekwithoutacause :
Same here. Had it setup for plex server and worked great. Even had it transcode a 4k stream and it worked well.
Any benchmark with 4k+pgs subs enabled?
Aug 27, 2023
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CouponFinder99
Aug 27, 2023
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Quote from shigshag :
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.
I think there are drivers for everything but the Bluetooth/wifi (Intel AX101) but they're supposed to be in the upcoming Linux 6.5/6.6 kernel. So full Linux support is coming soon.
Aug 27, 2023
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Aug 27, 2023
CouponFinder99
Aug 27, 2023
675 Posts
Quote from shonuff :
I have this unit. I bought this 2 weeks ago. I paid $160 for it with a version that included Windows 11 Pro. The current one does not say it includes Windows 11 Pro..

Someone wrote BIOS includes license. I had to reinstall Windows 11 on my S12 Pro unit. Windows required license key. I sent a proof (serial #, etc) to Beelink support and they sent me a key. Again, I bought a version with Windows 11 included. But this one does not say anything about the license.
Did you tie this version of Windows 11 Pro to your Microsoft ID? If so, it should allow you to reinstall and recognize this hardware fingerprint to your license key.
Aug 27, 2023
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CouponFinder99
Aug 27, 2023
675 Posts
Quote from shigshag :
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.
You could add a USB wifi adapter and use that until the AX101 drivers make it into the Linux kernel, which is supposed to be in the next release or one right after.
Aug 28, 2023
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Jonathan1949
Aug 28, 2023
6 Posts
Does anyone know if the specs for this Mini PC would meet the Zoom requirement specs for utilizing the blurred background feature ?

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Aug 28, 2023
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danjayh
Aug 28, 2023
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Quote from rodalpho :
The N95 models appear to be identical except the CPU gets over double the TDP (to 15w, it's still tiny) which leads to much better performance. You can also save a bit of money on the 8GB/256GB model and then upgrade it yourself. Both DDR4 RAM and SSDs are silly cheap these days.
You'd think that, but the benchmarks for the N95 aren't any higher despite its higher TDP. And the N95 also has a gimped GPU compared to the N100.

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