New Fanless mini PC with 4G, HDMI audio out

[Chr1]

Looks interesting for a low power streamer...

Firefly’s Station P2S mini PC

 

[IAtaman]

This is an ARM device, it will not run x86 Windows if that is what is expected from this machine. In any case, what would be the use case of 4G in a streamer?

 

[Gorgonzola]

First time I've seen a non-portable computer with cell 'phone connectivity; I'm not sure how I'd use that myself.

Personally I wouldn't be enthusiastic about an Android-based OS, especially an proprietary version. I like Window because it's what I'm used to, but Chrome OS might be tolerable. There is only one USB 3 connector which is type 'A'. I'd hope to see at least one USB 'C' connector.

Currently I use a dedicated Windows 10 mini-PC in my music system.

 

[Chr1]

I use Windows based mini PCs too. I am actually unsure what 4G would be used for too. (Kinda why I posted as I am curious.) Hopefully someone will be able to inform...

 

[phoenixdogfan]

Unless E.T. wants to phone in a video, I'd don't see a use case for 4G LTE. For that kind of money the fanless Mele Quieter HD 3 with 16gb of dual channel memory seems like a better buy for $289. The Quieter 3 series also supports 4k HDR 10 video via HDMI.

Amazon.com

 

[pseudoid]

RJ45 connectivity is for RS232/RS485. How odd!

 

[kemmler3D]

My guess is this is intended for running digital signage or kiosks where wifi or wired connections may not be available. For audio you really don't need anything this fancy...

 

[Chr1]

Yes, I kind of figured that it was most likely designed for some kind of industrial application. I have just set up a second hand Beelink T34 Gemini for use in my lockup garage. I really like their use of an aluminium casing for passive heatsink cooling and durability. Particularly relevant when used in such locations. When I eventually need more than 8gb ram, I am hoping that there will be something similar available. Don't really require the more extreme (and expensive) metal casings found on most PCs designed for serious industrial use. Kinda wish Mele would use an aluminium case instead of plastic personally...