The Miniproca mini PC has made its debut, featuring a distinctive design and a 7-inch folding, multipoint touch display. The touchscreen can be adjusted to a 90-degree angle, showcasing the device’s adaptability.
Advanced Design and Features
Mini PCs with built-in displays are becoming more common, but the Miniproca Mini PC elevates these standards significantly. Recently introduced on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, this mini PC’s versatility makes it ideal for mobile use and confined spaces. It is powered by an AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX APU, with the AMD Radeon RX 680M graphics unit integrated into the APU. While this AMD Ryzen 9 APU debuted in 2022, newer and more powerful models have since been released by AMD.
Specifications and Connectivity
The Miniproca Mini comes with 4800MHz DDR5 RAM options of 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB. Storage choices include 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB M.2 2280 SSD via PCIe 4.0. Equipped with a vapor chamber heat spreader and a 400rpm blower fan, the device maintains efficient cooling even during demanding tasks, making it suitable for moderate video gaming. It supports connectivity through WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.
Ports and Pricing
The front of the mini PC features two USB-C ports, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The back includes a DP 1.4 interface, two USB 2.0 Type-A ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, a Type-C port, dual 2.5G RJ45 wired network ports, and a 19V DC power supply connection.
The Miniproca mini PC is priced at $699 on Kickstarter, with deliveries expected to commence in October 2024. The availability of this model will depend on the success of the crowdfunding campaign.