The new mini-computer 'MintBox 3' has been released. There are models Basic ($1399) and Pro ($2499). The price and specifications difference is quite significant. The 'MintBox 3' comes with pre-installed Linux Mint.
Key specifications of the Basic version:
6 cores 9th generation Intel Core i5-9500
16 GB RAM (can be upgraded up to 128 GB)
256 GB Samsung NVMe SSD (can be upgraded to 2x NVME + 4x 2.5″ SATA SSD/HDD)
3x 4K display outputs
2x Gbit Ethernet
Wi-Fi 802.11ac + BT 4.2
2x 10 Gbps USB 3.1 gen2 + 7x 5 Gbps USB 3.1
Front and back audio jacks
Ready to use with Linux Mint pre-installed
Key specifications of the Pro version:
8 cores 9th generation Intel Core i9-9900K
NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti graphics card
32 GB RAM (can be upgraded up to 128 GB)
1 TB Samsung NVMe SSD (can be upgraded to 2x NVME + 4x 2.5″ SATA SSD/HDD)
7x 4K display outputs
2x Gbit Ethernet
Wi-Fi 802.11ac + BT 4.2
2x 10 Gbps USB 3.1 gen2 + 7x 5 Gbps USB 3.1
Front and back audio jacks
Ready to use with Linux Mint pre-installed
In addition, older models are also available in the store: MintBox Mini 2 ($299) and MintBox Mini 2 Pro ($349). They are quite popular due to their low price and minimalism. They also come with Linux Mint pre-installed.
On the GeekBench website, there is a comparison table of the performance of all released MintBox models. As we can see, this is indeed a powerful home PC suitable for modern gaming, 4K video playback, multimedia processing, etc. But is it worth the money when you can build it yourself for half the price? If you're looking for a ready-made minimalist solution based on Linux, then this might be your option.
Source: linux.org.ru
