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KAMRUI AK2 Plus Mini PC: Alder Lake-N100, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD Expired

$150.45
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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
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Ports:
    • 2x HDMI 2.0
    • 2x USB 2.0
    • 2x USB 3.0
    • 1x RJ 45

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Amazon has the Kamrui AK2 Plus Intel N100 "Alder Lake" Mini Desktop with 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB M.2 SSD for a low $150.45 Free Shipping after Clip Coupon and Coupon Code: "ZU8V38U4" (Exp Soon). Save $39 off the $190 list price.

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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.
The coupon on the page is $30 and if you paste the coupon code at checkout you get another $9.50 off making the final price $150.45.
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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01-31-2024 at 05:38 PM.
01-31-2024 at 05:38 PM.
Quote from kwan225 :
It is $30 coupon, NOT $39.
It doesn't say a $39 coupon. It states, "Clip Coupon and Coupon Code".
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The coupon on the page is $30 and if you paste the coupon code at checkout you get another $9.50 off making the final price $150.45.
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01-31-2024 at 07:18 PM.
01-31-2024 at 07:18 PM.
Quote from jason320 :
The coupon on the page is $30 and if you paste the coupon code at checkout you get another $9.50 off making the final price $150.45.
Got em.
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01-31-2024 at 08:34 PM.
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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01-31-2024 at 08:53 PM.
01-31-2024 at 08:53 PM.
Quote from JdeeohdoubleG :
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.
Link? Any? Just one?
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01-31-2024 at 10:10 PM.
01-31-2024 at 10:10 PM.
Quote from JdeeohdoubleG :
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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nukem
01-31-2024 at 10:12 PM.
01-31-2024 at 10:12 PM.
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
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01-31-2024 at 10:28 PM.
01-31-2024 at 10:28 PM.
Quote from EverettM1119 :
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.
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Does this come with OS?
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Can this do transcoding if used as a plex server?
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Is the BIOS clean or hard-coded with certain "features?"
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02-01-2024 at 04:33 AM.
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Quote from Gavica :
Can this do transcoding if used as a plex server?

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.
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