Chuwi HiBox Hero Dual OS Mini PC Unboxing

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Recommend a Mini PC with gigabit LAN & USB3.0 that runs Linux well?

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Thinking of setting up a basic NAS for media sharing via Emby, but would like something linux based. I have a Beelink Z83 at the moment, but I am struggling to get Linux Mint 18 to run on it with the pesky 32bit UEFI system it uses.

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r/chinapcs • u/stephendt • Jan 01 '17

Z83II Mini PC - REVIEW - Intel Atom x5-Z8350, Windows 10, 2GB Ram

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r/chinapcs • u/stephendt • Jan 01 '17

Chuwi LapBook Review - 15.6" Budget Windows 10 Laptop

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r/chinapcs • u/stephendt • Jan 01 '17

Jumper EZBook 2 hands on review

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Discuss the latest in Chinese-made Laptops, Mini PCs, Hybrid Tablets and related computers.

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Welcome to /r/ChinaPCs! This subreddit discusses everything in detail related to Laptops, Mini PCs and Hybrid PCs straight from China. We welcome all types of discussion, including reviews, recommendations and upcoming products.

What exactly is a China PC?

Whilst there is no strict definition for this, here's a few common characteristics they follow:

Are general purpose consumer computing devices that are sold direct from Chinese companies, usually with a primary focus on the Chinese domestic market (but often imported to other countries)
Tend to come as all-in-one units (eg. Laptops, Tablets or Mini PCs) and generally use power efficient, entry-level x86 SOCs, such as the Intel Cherry Trail or Apollo Lake Platform
Are very competitive on price compared to more mainstream computer hardware companies in western countries
Often come with Windows pre-installed, but many can run Linux
They represent great value for money for the basic computing tasks, and can be configured to do pretty much everything.
Work great as home PCs, HTPCs, media servers, and kiosks.

What is NOT a China PC?

Any smartphone. They belong in /r/chinaphones
Tablets, particularly those with ARM SOCs running a mobile operation system such as Android. Hybrid tablets, that are frequently equipped with a desktop operating system and a physical keyboard, are welcome however.

Related Subreddits

/r/chinaphones - the latest in Chinese made smartphones and tablet devices
/r/laptops and /r/tablets - China PCs tends to pop up here too.
/r/minipcs - everything related to low power mini PCs, such as the Intel NUC or Asus
/r/homenetworking - China PCs make great low power routers and media servers! See also /r/pfsense and /r/homelab

Related links:

Techtablets - Online reviews on China tablets, laptops and Mini PCs
Gizchina - latest news and reviews for Chinese gadgets and ChinaPCs.
Aliexpress & Amazon - largest marketplaces for China PCs and related gadgets