Mini PCs are, as the name suggests, full-fledged desktop PCs, only in very small dimensions. (For example, the ASRock ION 330 Nettop with dimensions of 18.6 x 19.5 x 7 cm)
This means that you can connect all components to these little all-rounders, such as screen, keyboard, mouse and speaker or headset.
The big advantage of this is that you can have the Mini PC ́s in virtually every work bag and thus work at several workplaces. This means that you always have all your data with you with a very reasonable performance compared to desktop PC ́s.
Advantages and disadvantages
Different users benefit from the fact that you are extremely mobile.
However, this size has a decisive disadvantage.
The fact that as an end user you hardly have a chance, if a mistake should occur, to analyze the problem.
Furthermore, you can access the hardware very difficult, should you know the error. It is highly recommended in such cases to consult a professional or to hand over the Mini PC into the hands of a service department.
An advantage that turns out to be a disadvantage at the same time in the end is the fact that in every workplace where you go, screen, mouse, keyboard, etc. are freely available, because of course they are not included in the delivery.
Prices
The most common models all have dual-core processors, and the price range is between 30-600 euros.
Technical details
The majority of memory (RAM) has over 2 gigabytes, individual models over 1 gigabyte.
You can get them with the 3 common operating systems: Linux, Windows and iOS.
It is up to everyone to choose which one he chooses, because you can design the PC software technology as you want it.
The most famous manufacturers of the small powerhouses are Asus, Apple and Acer. This is just a small excerpt, but it shows that this market is already very competitive.
Finally, it should be said that you should definitely look at the little friends.
Various mini PCs can be found on amazon.de
