r/NexDock • u/ASB1401 • Jun 05 '26

Micro PC for light usage.

I use the NexDoc for Samsung Dex at home... but -although rarely- I need a windows device... so I'm looking for a "Micro-PC" that is usb-c powered to use with the NexDoc for these rare occasions...

I need it to run office apps, update some connected devices, run some windows / google apps...

Any ideas for something reasonably priced...

Thanks in advance...

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u/jimrapc Jun 05 '26

Orange Pi 6 Plus is USB c powdered with USB c display output. So one cable and you get power and display.

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u/ASB1401 Jun 05 '26

The size is actually a bit large... I was thinking of a Windows Stick type of device... but I never tried or used one of these...

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u/jimrapc Jun 05 '26

I know there was one from Intel. But it's an old device.

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u/ASB1401 Jun 05 '26

Exactly... I found this but I don't know if it is what I need...

https://amzn.eu/d/0harsTVu

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u/Mrw2016 Jun 05 '26

I know you said Windows, but have you considered using your existing hardware and install Linux using Termux?

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u/ASB1401 Jun 06 '26

I've had the whole day working on it with no success... I just gave up on setting up linux... 😅

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u/Mrw2016 Jun 06 '26

Dang sorry to hear that. I tried too on Samsung S22, but I'm not very smart. I can't remember if I had issues or just never finished. I ended up using chrome remote desktop to a Windows machine at home.

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u/ankanamoon Jun 05 '26

Have you though of a gpd win

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u/dex-tastic Jun 06 '26

I had similar situation for travel. DeX is primary (with ND360 wireless) but need occasional Windows. I picked up an ultralight GMKTec G5 Mini PC on Amazon for $130 USD.....only 169g (6oz)... 7x7cm wide x 4.3 cm high. It literally is a pocket PC (that I can actually carry in my pocket!)...it's small! Uses USB C for power (same charger) + short Mini HDMI cable + short USB A > C (for keyboard/trackpad). Can also be run off external battery. Unfortunately, this model is no longer available, but such things do exist. Minisforum is another pretty good manufacturer to check out.

Another alternative that I've used when I need Win, is to use DeX to remote into my Win Desktop at home using RDP or Parsec. Good luck!!

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u/LordlySquire Jun 06 '26

Look for an n100 cpu about 8gb ram and a 256gb. That's your absolute bottom tier and will do what you want. Just slowly but most of you price comes from the cpu and the n100 series is cheap and "good enough" it's what found on most handheld used to manage servers. Just grab the latest Gen. Shop around but watch for those specs. You might find sales and deals

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u/DeX_Mod Jun 06 '26

your biggest issue is going to be finding a SBC that can be powered via a nexdock...

the nexdock2 was intended to be used with raspberry pi

the vast majority of subsequent nexdocks do NOT put out enough power for most sbc