Trend-KAMRUI via Amazon has KAMRUI AK2 Plus Mini PC (AK2PLUS) on sale for $150.45 when you clip the $30 off coupon on the item page and apply promo code ZU8V38U4 at checkout. Shipping is free.
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Specs:
12th Gen Intel Alder Lake-N100 4-core, 4-thread (0.80GHz Base / 3.4GHz Boost) Processor
16GB DDR4 RAM
512GB M.2 Solid State Drive
Intel UHD Graphics
Gigabit Ethernet 2.4G+5.0G dual-band WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2
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Trend-KAMRUI via Amazon has KAMRUI AK2 Plus Mini PC (AK2PLUS) on sale for $150.45 when you clip the $30 off coupon on the item page and apply promo code ZU8V38U4 at checkout. Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member davidj8281 for finding this deal.
Specs:
12th Gen Intel Alder Lake-N100 4-core, 4-thread (0.80GHz Base / 3.4GHz Boost) Processor
16GB DDR4 RAM
512GB M.2 Solid State Drive
Intel UHD Graphics
Gigabit Ethernet 2.4G+5.0G dual-band WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2
Our research indicates that this offer is $39.50 lower (21% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $189.95.
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Model: KAMRUI AK2 Plus Mini PC, Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake- N100(up to 3.4GHz) Mini Tower Computer, 16GB DDR4 RAM 500GB SSD Mini Computer Windows 11 Support 4K HD/WiFi 5/BT4.2/Gigabit Ethernet for Home/Office
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I was about to purchase and noticed a few things that held me back:
1. No m.2 slot, only SSD. This is a significant bottleneck
2. No USB C connector
3. Only has wifi 5 (we are almost at wifi 7!)
Some other things that are normal but good to know for this price range, RAM is soldered on and the fan seems like it could be quieter.
For a few bucks more you can go with several other vendors that don't have the first 3 limitations noted above. I for one think the $20-$30 more could get you a better N100. I see why it's on sale.
I would argue that really only the USB-C thing is going to have any noticeable affect for a vast majority of people, and that calling the lack of an m.2 slot a "significant bottleneck" is incorrect.
During normal PC usage including boot and application start the bottleneck isn't SSD speed, it's seek latency, which is similar between PCIE ssds and even the very old now seeming SATA ssds. Difference in boot to windows is literally like two seconds.
Don't let the throughput numbers fool you. On that or the WiFi technology. WiFi 5 is totally fine for pretty much anything anyone would wanna do with this box. Don't be fooled into thinking you need stuff that you don't.
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I was about to purchase and noticed a few things that held me back:
1. No m.2 slot, only SSD. This is a significant bottleneck
2. No USB C connector
3. Only has wifi 5 (we are almost at wifi 7!)
Some other things that are normal but good to know for this price range, RAM is soldered on and the fan seems like it could be quieter.
For a few bucks more you can go with several other vendors that don't have the first 3 limitations noted above. I for one think the $20-$30 more could get you a better N100. I see why it's on sale.
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I was about to purchase and noticed a few things that held me back:
1. No m.2 slot, only SSD. This is a significant bottleneck
2. No USB C connector
3. Only has wifi 5 (we are almost at wifi 7!)
Some other things that are normal but good to know for this price range, RAM is soldered on and the fan seems like it could be quieter.
For a few bucks more you can go with several other vendors that don't have the first 3 limitations noted above. I for one think the $20-$30 more could get you a better N100. I see why it's on sale.
I was about to purchase and noticed a few things that held me back:
1. No m.2 slot, only SSD. This is a significant bottleneck
2. No USB C connector
3. Only has wifi 5 (we are almost at wifi 7!)
Some other things that are normal but good to know for this price range, RAM is soldered on and the fan seems like it could be quieter.
For a few bucks more you can go with several other vendors that don't have the first 3 limitations noted above. I for one think the $20-$30 more could get you a better N100. I see why it's on sale.
I have a WiFi 5 network, and I'm able to do everything I'm trying to do (even streaming 4K Netflix and remote play PS5 at the same time). I'm genuinely curious, what are the benefits of WiFi 7?
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Trying to figure out what if any differences all same $ after respective clipped coupons
KAMRUI AK2 Plus Mini PC, Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake- N100(up to 3.4GHz) Mini Desktop Computers,16GB DDR4 RAM 512GB SSD Micro PC Support 4K@60Hz Dual Output/WiFi5/BT4.2/HDMI2.0 for Home School Office https://a.co/d/72AnxEl
KAMRUI AK2 Plus Mini PC, Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake- N100(up to 3.4GHz) Micro Computer, 16GB DDR4 RAM 500GB SSD Mini Desktop Computer Support 4K HD/WiFi 5/BT4.2/Gigabit Ethernet for Home/Office https://a.co/d/gxd075J
KAMRUI Mini PC Desktop Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake N100(Up to 3.4GHz),Mini Computers 16GB RAM 512GB SSD, Mini Desktop Computers Support 4K HD/WiFi5/BT4.2/USB3, Micro PC Tower Gigabit Ethernet for Office https://a.co/d/5szK9Yb
I have a WiFi 5 network, and I'm able to do everything I'm trying to do (even streaming 4K Netflix and remote play PS5 at the same time). I'm genuinely curious, what are the benefits of WiFi 7?
Won't see 7 in these for a while, 6 isn't even on many devices.
Each generation is faster due to many changes, modulation, channel width, etc.
peak speeds - theoretical
5 7 Gbps
6 9 Gbps
7 with QAM could get into 40+ range
Also changes in the protocol and connection management that support greater numbers of devices like breaking up channels reducing latency.
Ironically it seems the devices that would benefit the most by reducing load on the network are small IoT type which are often the farthest behind.
In general I would recommend getting the latest stable gen for a router upgrade, but wouldn't stress it on edge devices unless that device has a specific need and the additional cost is justifiable and necessary due to inability to hardwire.
Yes, the N100 is a wonderful chip for transcoding. I've personally never transcoded more then two 4k to 1080 streams but I've seen mentioned that 4 plus would be no problem and my experience seems to learn towards that unless there is a sudden hard cap that I'm unaware of.
Is the BIOS clean or hard-coded with certain "features?"
Very unlikely anybody would actually know this. That being said while there isn't really setting you can do shit the bios, I would recommend a fresh OS install.
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If you check Amazon often, you could get it cheaper through deal sometimes.
I recently was able to buy a Trigkey G4 N100 with 16G for 120, a Beelink 5650U for 180 and Trigkey 5700U for 180. I also saw another GmkTec 5700U at 180 and I did not order.
Those deals don't last long so I did not bother to post, but if you need one, check Amazon once or twice a day and soon you will find a better deal. All the above were obtained last a couple weeks since I started to look into mini PCs.
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1. No m.2 slot, only SSD. This is a significant bottleneck
2. No USB C connector
3. Only has wifi 5 (we are almost at wifi 7!)
Some other things that are normal but good to know for this price range, RAM is soldered on and the fan seems like it could be quieter.
For a few bucks more you can go with several other vendors that don't have the first 3 limitations noted above. I for one think the $20-$30 more could get you a better N100. I see why it's on sale.
During normal PC usage including boot and application start the bottleneck isn't SSD speed, it's seek latency, which is similar between PCIE ssds and even the very old now seeming SATA ssds. Difference in boot to windows is literally like two seconds.
Don't let the throughput numbers fool you. On that or the WiFi technology. WiFi 5 is totally fine for pretty much anything anyone would wanna do with this box. Don't be fooled into thinking you need stuff that you don't.
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1. No m.2 slot, only SSD. This is a significant bottleneck
2. No USB C connector
3. Only has wifi 5 (we are almost at wifi 7!)
Some other things that are normal but good to know for this price range, RAM is soldered on and the fan seems like it could be quieter.
For a few bucks more you can go with several other vendors that don't have the first 3 limitations noted above. I for one think the $20-$30 more could get you a better N100. I see why it's on sale.
1. No m.2 slot, only SSD. This is a significant bottleneck
2. No USB C connector
3. Only has wifi 5 (we are almost at wifi 7!)
Some other things that are normal but good to know for this price range, RAM is soldered on and the fan seems like it could be quieter.
For a few bucks more you can go with several other vendors that don't have the first 3 limitations noted above. I for one think the $20-$30 more could get you a better N100. I see why it's on sale.
1. No m.2 slot, only SSD. This is a significant bottleneck
2. No USB C connector
3. Only has wifi 5 (we are almost at wifi 7!)
Some other things that are normal but good to know for this price range, RAM is soldered on and the fan seems like it could be quieter.
For a few bucks more you can go with several other vendors that don't have the first 3 limitations noted above. I for one think the $20-$30 more could get you a better N100. I see why it's on sale.
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KAMRUI AK2 Plus Mini PC, Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake- N100(up to 3.4GHz) Mini Desktop Computers,16GB DDR4 RAM 512GB SSD Micro PC Support 4K@60Hz Dual Output/WiFi5/BT4.2/HDMI2.0 for Home School Office https://a.co/d/72AnxEl
KAMRUI AK2 Plus Mini PC, Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake- N100(up to 3.4GHz) Micro Computer, 16GB DDR4 RAM 500GB SSD Mini Desktop Computer Support 4K HD/WiFi 5/BT4.2/Gigabit Ethernet for Home/Office https://a.co/d/gxd075J
KAMRUI Mini PC Desktop Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake N100(Up to 3.4GHz),Mini Computers 16GB RAM 512GB SSD, Mini Desktop Computers Support 4K HD/WiFi5/BT4.2/USB3, Micro PC Tower Gigabit Ethernet for Office https://a.co/d/5szK9Yb
Each generation is faster due to many changes, modulation, channel width, etc.
peak speeds - theoretical
5 7 Gbps
6 9 Gbps
7 with QAM could get into 40+ range
Also changes in the protocol and connection management that support greater numbers of devices like breaking up channels reducing latency.
Ironically it seems the devices that would benefit the most by reducing load on the network are small IoT type which are often the farthest behind.
In general I would recommend getting the latest stable gen for a router upgrade, but wouldn't stress it on edge devices unless that device has a specific need and the additional cost is justifiable and necessary due to inability to hardwire.
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I recently was able to buy a Trigkey G4 N100 with 16G for 120, a Beelink 5650U for 180 and Trigkey 5700U for 180. I also saw another GmkTec 5700U at 180 and I did not order.
Those deals don't last long so I did not bother to post, but if you need one, check Amazon once or twice a day and soon you will find a better deal. All the above were obtained last a couple weeks since I started to look into mini PCs.