Summary of INTEL BASED 2.4-INCH MINI PC’S “TAKE ON” THE CHUWI LARKBOX
ECS, Chuwi, XCY, and GMK have introduced compact mini PCs using Intel Gemini Lake processors. The ECS LIVA Q features a 33.4 mm thin design with USB, HDMI, and Ethernet ports. The Chuwi Larkbox upgraded to a Celeron J4115 processor. The new XCY X51 offers a 2.4-inch form factor with an N4100 CPU, 8GB RAM, and an M.2 SSD slot, priced around $174 on AliExpress.
Parts used in the Mini PC Project:
- Intel Gemini Lake SoCs
- Celeron N4100 processor
- Celeron J4115 processor
- 8GB RAM
- 6GB RAM
- 128GB M.2 SSD
- 128GB eMMC flash
- Empty M.2 SSD socket
- 12V/2A power adapter
- VESA bracket and screws
Mini PCs are not strange to us, we have been seeing them for a while now. Taiwanese ECS (Elitegroup computer systems) has been offering mini PCs over the years.
They recently announced their pocket-sized model the LIVA Q , an upgraded version of Apollo lake SoCS Which offers a choice of Gemini lake SoCs, a Micro pc that has a number of useful ports: a few USB ports (3.1 and 2.0) on one side, a micro SD card slot on the other side, an HDMI (2.0) and an Ethernet gigabit on the rear side. The resulting micro PC is wonderfully thin, consisting of a 33.4 mm (1.31) “square case of 70 mm (2.76′′) which can still be placed on a monitor ‘s back using the VESA bracket and screws included.
Chuwi another company dedicated to bringing top technology to customers all over the world recently designed a smaller Gemini lake mini PC with larkbox mini PC, lark box supports Windows 10 and linux distributions, the company recently upgraded the processor from a Celeron N4100 to a faster Celeron J4115 processor. Despite the invention of the larkbox, Chuwi has announced a smaller version of Micro PC’S, a new 2.4 inch mini PC form factor, called the XCY X51 2.4-inch Mini PC, and GMK has announced the GMK mini PC. We should note that GMK just started operating started in June 2019, and it comprises of R&D and production team which consists of Chuwi, Meizu, Telecast and Alldocube developers.
The XCY X51 2.4-INCH Mini PC is similar to the larkbox including having the same 12v/2A power adapter but has a slightly slower 6W Celeron N4100 processor compared to the 10W Celeron j4115 processor, Although the processor is slower, the former has more RAM ( 8GB vs 6GB) and a 128GB M.2 SSD instead of 128GB eMMC flash + an empty M.2 SSD socket. The XCY X51 2.4-INCH Mini PC product is available on Aliexpress for approximately $174 with Ali express Standard shipping.
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- What is the ECS LIVA Q?
It is a pocket-sized micro PC featuring an upgraded choice of Gemini lake SoCs. - Does the Chuwi Larkbox support Linux?
Yes, the larkbox supports Windows 10 and Linux distributions. - How does the XCY X51 compare to the Larkbox?
The XCY X51 has a slower 6W Celeron N4100 processor but includes more RAM and an M.2 SSD slot compared to the Larkbox. - What are the dimensions of the ECS LIVA Q?
It is a wonderfully thin square case measuring 70 mm by 70 mm and 33.4 mm thick. - Can the ECS LIVA Q be mounted behind a monitor?
Yes, it can be placed on a monitor back using the included VESA bracket and screws. - Where can the XCY X51 be purchased?
The product is available on Aliexpress for approximately $174 with standard shipping.
