Key Takeaways
1. Mini-PCs powered by Intel’s Panther Lake were showcased at CES 2026.
2. Minisforum launched the EliteMini M2 Pro, priced at $647, as a successor to last year’s M1 Pro.
3. JWIPC introduced the compact W144 mini-PC, measuring 3.8 litres with dimensions of 267 x 197 x 73 mm.
4. The W144 can be equipped with up to 96 GB of LPDDR5X-9600 RAM, with 90 GB available for GPU use.
5. The W144 features a front display for essential metrics and includes multiple ports and a fingerprint scanner on the power button, but pricing and release details are currently unavailable.
A handful of mini-PCs powered by Intel’s Panther Lake were showcased at CES 2026 in Las Vegas last week. Since that time, companies like Minisforum have launched new models, including the EliteMini M2 Pro, which is set to take the place of last year’s M1 Pro, currently priced at $647 on Amazon.
Unusual Features
While many of these mini-PCs seem rather standard when compared to the more eye-catching models released in 2025, JWIPC has tried to create a Panther Lake mini-PC that really catches the eye with the W144. This device is a compact 3.8 litres, measuring 267 x 197 x 73 mm, and probably runs on a Core Ultra X9 388H with Intel’s Arc B390 integrated GPU. The mini-PC can come equipped with as much as 96 GB of LPDDR5X-9600 RAM, with 90 GB being usable for its GPU.
Display and Ports
In addition, JWIPC has designed a small front display that presents essential metrics during operation. As illustrated in the accompanying images, there are several ports located at the front beneath this display, along with a power button that includes a fingerprint scanner. Unfortunately, as of now, the pricing and release details are still not available.
JWIPC via ITHome
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