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theoldwizard1
Dec 08, 2016Explorer II
BUYER BEWARE ! Those tiny "Windows 10" computers run a special stripped down version of Windows. It does not do everything that regular Windows 10 does. Does it do WHAT YOU WANT ? Good question. Personally my computing needs are pretty light, so maybe ...
Raspberry Pi III (3) is pretty impressive, but it does not run Windows (at least last time I checked it did not). It runs a stripped down version of Linux.
Okay, some you want a REAL PC that runs FULL BLOWN Windows 10 ? They do exist. Check Dell and HP. The HP version tend to be "all in 1" (i.e. the "PC" is inside the monitor).
More adventuresome ? Build your own !!
Of course, you will need a keyboard, mouse and display. You can connect it directly to a HD TV with the proper cable. There IS space inside for a second laptop drive for "mass storage" and backup (WD Green) or use an external drive. Make sure to choose a motherboard that supports a CPU chip that has "integrated graphics" (AMD chips excel at this)
The case I recommended is a bit large than 2 hardcover novels, but with the SSD it is BLINDINGLY FAST ! The motherboard I bought actually included a wireless network connection.
The build is very straight forward although you have to be careful with the cables and connectors. It took me 3 times to get cables that fit well inside the box.
Raspberry Pi III (3) is pretty impressive, but it does not run Windows (at least last time I checked it did not). It runs a stripped down version of Linux.
Okay, some you want a REAL PC that runs FULL BLOWN Windows 10 ? They do exist. Check Dell and HP. The HP version tend to be "all in 1" (i.e. the "PC" is inside the monitor).
More adventuresome ? Build your own !!
- Mini-ITX case (Antec ISK 300-150) $75
- Mini-ITX (AMD) motherboard $75
- AMD Processor and memory $250
- 256 GB SSD disk $150
- Laptop BluRay drive (optional) $100
Of course, you will need a keyboard, mouse and display. You can connect it directly to a HD TV with the proper cable. There IS space inside for a second laptop drive for "mass storage" and backup (WD Green) or use an external drive. Make sure to choose a motherboard that supports a CPU chip that has "integrated graphics" (AMD chips excel at this)
The case I recommended is a bit large than 2 hardcover novels, but with the SSD it is BLINDINGLY FAST ! The motherboard I bought actually included a wireless network connection.
The build is very straight forward although you have to be careful with the cables and connectors. It took me 3 times to get cables that fit well inside the box.
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