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KAMRUI CK10 Mini Desktop PC: Intel i5-12450H,16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD

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Trend-KAMRUI via Amazon has KAMRUI CK10 Mini Desktop PC for $390.99 - $90 off w/ clipped coupon - 3% off when you click 'Redeem' or apply promo code 6IU3MK8X on the checkout page = $289.26. Shipping is free.

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Includes:
  • 1x Mini PC
  • 1x Power Supply
  • 1x HDMI Cable
  • 1x Wall Mounted Bracket
  • 1x Wall Hanging Screws (Set)
  • 1x User Guide
Specs:
  • KAMRUI Intel i5-12450H (4C/8T, up to 4.4 GHz), TDP 45W, Dual Channel 16GB DDR4 3200MHz 512GB NVMe PCIe3.0 SSD
  • Expandable with 2.5" SATA SSD drive (Up to 2TB max, not included)
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Ports:
    • x1 10M/100M/1000M RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port
    • x4 USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port
    • x1 Type-C (4K@60Hz)
    • x1 DC 19V-3.42A (Adapter Included)
    • x2 HDMI 2.0b
    • x1 VGA
    • x1 3.5mm Phone Jack

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  • About this product:
    • 4.4 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 220 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • Seller Trend-KAMRUI has a 99% positive rating in the last 12 months with over 245 lifetime feedback.
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Trend-KAMRUI via Amazon has KAMRUI CK10 Mini Desktop PC for $390.99 - $90 off w/ clipped coupon - 3% off when you click 'Redeem' or apply promo code 6IU3MK8X on the checkout page = $289.26. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Staff Member Red_Liz for finding this deal.

Note: Must be logged in to clip coupons; coupons are typically one-time use.

Includes:
  • 1x Mini PC
  • 1x Power Supply
  • 1x HDMI Cable
  • 1x Wall Mounted Bracket
  • 1x Wall Hanging Screws (Set)
  • 1x User Guide
Specs:
  • KAMRUI Intel i5-12450H (4C/8T, up to 4.4 GHz), TDP 45W, Dual Channel 16GB DDR4 3200MHz 512GB NVMe PCIe3.0 SSD
  • Expandable with 2.5" SATA SSD drive (Up to 2TB max, not included)
  • Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Ports:
    • x1 10M/100M/1000M RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Port
    • x4 USB3.2 Gen1 Type-A Port
    • x1 Type-C (4K@60Hz)
    • x1 DC 19V-3.42A (Adapter Included)
    • x2 HDMI 2.0b
    • x1 VGA
    • x1 3.5mm Phone Jack

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.
  • About this product:
    • 4.4 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 220 customer reviews
  • About this store:
    • Seller Trend-KAMRUI has a 99% positive rating in the last 12 months with over 245 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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They use NUC digital OEM licenses (not transferrable) which are tied to the UUID of the machine stored in the UEFI in the BIOS, however with these Chinacom devices they don't ship the key sticker so to be safe I normally activate the shipped Windows on the box to associate it with your Microsoft digital id first, then blow away and install fresh. This way the license is stored in your Entra ID w/ MSFT and associated just in case.

When you do it before blowing away I typically extract the key:
wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey

This is all overkill but if you get into an issue at least you have multiple levels of recovery available if you have to deal w/ the OEM or Microsoft.

Personally I don't use Windows myself anymore as of 11 but I do sandbox it for work purposes along w/ their spyware apps (aka Office) and other commercial apps.
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How safe are these for work etc.? I keep reading that these types of systems can have hardware backdoors and spyware embedded on them. Don't know if true.
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computermd.ms
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Generally if you reinstall windows to the same computer Microsoft can tell its the same computer and will use the existing license from the manufacture.
TLDR: you don't need a new license.
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ucbengrNov 14, 2023 6:00 PM
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the Beelink equivalent SEI12 was $279AC back in Sept. Maybe the deal will come back near black Friday.

https://slickdeals.net/f/16907650-beelink-sei12-mini-pc-intel-12th-gen-i5-1235u-up-to-4-4ghz-10c-12t...
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Quote from ucbengr View quoted comment :
the Beelink equivalent SEI12 was $279AC back in Sept. Maybe the deal will come back near black Friday.

https://slickdeals.net/f/16907650-beelink-sei12-mini-pc-intel-12th-gen-i5-1235u-up-to-4-4ghz-10c-12t...

This deal could also be compared with this current Front Page deal for a mini PC with similar specs but 32BG DDR4 for $325 (about $35 cheaper, which is comparable for the RAM difference imo).
Nov 15, 2023 5:17 PM
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termNov 15, 2023 5:17 PM
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How safe are these for work etc.? I keep reading that these types of systems can have hardware backdoors and spyware embedded on them. Don't know if true.
Nov 15, 2023 5:21 PM
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sandwichNov 15, 2023 5:21 PM
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Quote from term View quoted comment :
How safe are these for work etc.? I keep reading that these types of systems can have hardware backdoors and spyware embedded on them. Don't know if true.
At minimum you should be fresh installing the OS on any prebuilt machine you buy, even known brands. There used to be a way to dump bios's and make it readable so you could see if it phones home, but I don't know if that's still a thing.
Nov 15, 2023 5:23 PM
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nismoaceNov 15, 2023 5:23 PM
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Quote from term View quoted comment :
How safe are these for work etc.? I keep reading that these types of systems can have hardware backdoors and spyware embedded on them. Don't know if true.
For sure can. When in doubt go with a reputable company and have your organization implement a supply chain vetting program. Look up HBOM hardware bill of materials. A framework put out by CISA on this topic.
Nov 15, 2023 5:59 PM
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lionliesNov 15, 2023 5:59 PM
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Quote from sandwich View quoted comment :
At minimum you should be fresh installing the OS on any prebuilt machine you buy, even known brands. There used to be a way to dump bios's and make it readable so you could see if it phones home, but I don't know if that's still a thing.
Hi, do you use the serial number of Windows coming with the new-bought PC for fresh install? Or do you need to buy a copy of Windows and use that serial number? TIA.
Nov 15, 2023 6:13 PM
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computermd.msNov 15, 2023 6:13 PM
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Quote from lionlies View quoted comment :
Hi, do you use the serial number of Windows coming with the new-bought PC for fresh install? Or do you need to buy a copy of Windows and use that serial number? TIA.
Generally if you reinstall windows to the same computer Microsoft can tell its the same computer and will use the existing license from the manufacture.
TLDR: you don't need a new license.

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elefante72Nov 15, 2023 6:50 PM
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Quote from lionlies View quoted comment :
Hi, do you use the serial number of Windows coming with the new-bought PC for fresh install? Or do you need to buy a copy of Windows and use that serial number? TIA.
They use NUC digital OEM licenses (not transferrable) which are tied to the UUID of the machine stored in the UEFI in the BIOS, however with these Chinacom devices they don't ship the key sticker so to be safe I normally activate the shipped Windows on the box to associate it with your Microsoft digital id first, then blow away and install fresh. This way the license is stored in your Entra ID w/ MSFT and associated just in case.

When you do it before blowing away I typically extract the key:
wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey

This is all overkill but if you get into an issue at least you have multiple levels of recovery available if you have to deal w/ the OEM or Microsoft.

Personally I don't use Windows myself anymore as of 11 but I do sandbox it for work purposes along w/ their spyware apps (aka Office) and other commercial apps.
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Quote from term View quoted comment :
How safe are these for work etc.? I keep reading that these types of systems can have hardware backdoors and spyware embedded on them. Don't know if true.
There are two levels you are talking about. Personally I wouldn't worry too much about hardware sideband attacks. Software is a different gig.

1. Hardware sideband attack. This is not very likely as these types of attacks are more likely if you have a BMC (which is in server hardware), and even when the press talks of these they are usually bs (go look up Nutanix Supermicro debunked). Without a BMC this is difficult as the OS is signed, however not impossible. If you can generate your own keys, even better

If you want the down and dirty: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us...windows-11



2. Software spyware - Very likely. When we talk about spyware there are also two levels. Microsoft spyware (which you cannot avoid unless you dont use windows) or OEM added spyware/telemetry. You would be shocked how much Microsoft gathers. So table stakes is Microsoft spyware, and if you join your org w/ Entra the policies can be mitigated if your license is upgraded to enterprise, otherwise YMMV. To escape the spyware from OEM, install a fresh copy of Windows and use commercial drivers, not from the OEM website.

Yes this takes more time, but it is safer.


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Quote from ucbengr View quoted comment :
the Beelink equivalent SEI12 was $279AC back in Sept. Maybe the deal will come back near black Friday.

https://slickdeals.net/f/16907650-beelink-sei12-mini-pc-intel-12th-gen-i5-1235u-up-to-4-4ghz-10c-12t...
CPU Intel 12th Gen i5-1235U,
it NOT i5-12450H
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Nov 15, 2023 7:12 PM
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NateMac00Nov 15, 2023 7:12 PM
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For the same price. i'd go with the AMD 5800H https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-SE...0CDLD8ZBS/
Higher CPU benchmark and better quality GPU.
Nov 15, 2023 7:27 PM
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ucbengrNov 15, 2023 7:27 PM
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Quote from Phong.Tran View quoted comment :
CPU Intel 12th Gen i5-1235U,
it NOT i5-12450H
yes, not exactly the same but to me, difference is very minor

https://www.notebookcheck.net/i5-...596.0.html
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Quote from NateMac00 View quoted comment :
For the same price. i'd go with the AMD 5800H https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-SE...0CDLD8ZBS/
Higher CPU benchmark and better quality GPU.
yes, the AMD has better graphics and runs on lower power

but, the Intel has better video transcoding and also better for video editing work.

so I'd read.
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Nov 15, 2023 7:44 PM
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A_BobNov 15, 2023 7:44 PM
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16 gigs of RAM with AMD 5500u for 216$ last week. So a cheaper CPU but with one gig and 2.5 gig network card

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Quote from elefante72 View quoted comment :
There are two levels you are talking about. Personally I wouldn't worry too much about hardware sideband attacks. Software is a different gig.

1. Hardware sideband attack. This is not very likely as these types of attacks are more likely if you have a BMC (which is in server hardware), and even when the press talks of these they are usually bs (go look up Nutanix Supermicro debunked). Without a BMC this is difficult as the OS is signed, however not impossible. If you can generate your own keys, even better

If you want the down and dirty: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us...windows-11

2. Software spyware - Very likely. When we talk about spyware there are also two levels. Microsoft spyware (which you cannot avoid unless you dont use windows) or OEM added spyware/telemetry. You would be shocked how much Microsoft gathers. So table stakes is Microsoft spyware, and if you join your org w/ Entra the policies can be mitigated if your license is upgraded to enterprise, otherwise YMMV. To escape the spyware from OEM, install a fresh copy of Windows and use commercial drivers, not from the OEM website.

Yes this takes more time, but it is safer.
Ah, I see what you're getting at. Focusing on hardware attacks, it makes sense that they're less of a concern without a BMC. And for software, it's a bit of an eye-opener about the amount of data Microsoft collects. Going the extra mile with a fresh Windows install and using non-OEM drivers sounds like a solid plan for dodging any extra spyware. It's more work, sure, but if it amps up the security, it's probably worth the effort. Thanks for the insight – always good to be more aware of these things!
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