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Apple’s 512GB Mac Studio Costs $22,299: What It Means for Local AI
Apple's 512GB Mac Studio is now orderable from $22,299, and the memory upgrade alone costs $15,500. How it compares with AMD's 192GB Ryzen AI Halo and 128GB mini PCs.
Deals of the month — October 2026
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XuanPad Smart Mini Projector (Native 1080p, Netflix)
A water-bottle-sized smart projector (1.76 lb) with native 1080p, licensed Netflix built in, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. It refocuses and squares…
Ends Nov 8
Logitech K400 Plus
A compact wireless keyboard with a built-in touchpad, made for a mini PC hooked up to the living-room TV: one USB receiver,…
Ends Nov 1
GTPLAYER Gaming Chair with Footrest (Black Faux Leather)
A budget racing-style desk chair with a pull-out footrest, headrest and lumbar pillows, and padded armrests. It sits on a metal base…
Ends Nov 6
Redragon Wireless Gaming Mouse
A right-handed ergonomic gaming mouse for medium to large hands that switches between a 2.4GHz receiver, Bluetooth and wired USB-C. It has…
Ends Nov 2
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KAMRUI H2 vs ACEMAGIC M5: Two Intel HX Mini PCs, Almost the Same Box
The KAMRUI Hyper H2 and ACEMAGIC M5 share a box, ports and Intel HX chips. Configurations, published benchmarks, memory, noise and which one to buy.
Sipeed MaixStation: A 128GB Local AI Box That Claims to Beat DGX Spark
Sipeed's MaixStation pairs Axera's AX8860P chip with 128GB of memory and an expected price around $3,999. What it claims against DGX Spark, and who should wait.
Best Monitor for a Mini PC (2026): 7 Picks From Budget Office Screens to 4K OLED
How to choose a monitor that matches a mini PC's video outputs, and seven picks for office desks, one-cable USB-C setups and gaming, from Amazon Basics…
ACEMAGIC K5 Review: Intel Core 5 320 vs Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS, Which K5 Should You Buy?
Two different mini PCs are sold as the ACEMAGIC K5: one with Intel's Core 5 320, one with AMD's Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS. Benchmarks, power, ports,…
Minisforum S5: A $599 Fanless All-Flash NAS With Five SSD Slots and 10GbE
Minisforum's S5 is a fanless all-flash NAS with five M.2 slots, Intel's Core 3 304 and 10GbE, launched at $599. Who it suits, and the limits…
Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro Updates Have Ended: What to Check on Your Mini PC
Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro got their last security update on October 13, 2026. How to check the version on your mini PC and move…
AMD’s 192GB Ryzen AI Halo Is Out: What It Means for Local AI Mini PCs
AMD's new Ryzen AI Halo mini PC pairs the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 with 192GB of memory. What changed from Strix Halo, and whether a…
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Is It Really a Deal? How to Spot a Fake Mini PC Discount
What Amazon's List Price and Typical Price really mean since the 2026 rule changes, how to check a mini PC's price history in two minutes, and…
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Minisforum MS-S1 Max Review: Strix Halo AI Workstation
Minisforum MS-S1 Max review: Strix Halo with 128GB, dual 10GbE and USB4 v2 — a mini AI workstation, loud at idle until tuned.
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GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro Review: Ryzen 9 9955HX3D + RTX 5070 (2026)
GMKtec NEO-X1 Pro review: a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX3D and a desktop RTX 5070 in a 14.6-liter case. Gaming, upgrades, noise and who should buy it.
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Minisforum N5 Max Review: Strix Halo AI NAS (2026)
Minisforum N5 Max review: Strix Halo in a 5-bay NAS with dual 10GbE — fast local AI, immature software.
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Intel N150 vs N100 vs N97 (2026): Which Mini PC Chip to Buy
The N150, N100 and N97 are closer than their names suggest. Independent benchmarks, the real differences and which budget chip to buy in 2026.
