A mini PC is a small desktop computer that fits in the palm of a hand or behind a monitor. Thinvent mini PCs suit kiosks, digital signage, factory dashboards, point-of-sale terminals and office desks where space is limited. The Thinvent range includes two families: the Micro 6 Pro, which uses an ARM processor, and the Treo, which uses an Intel processor.
Thinvent Mini PC Specifications
The Micro 6 Pro uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor with 4 cores, a maximum frequency of 1.9 GHz and 1 MB of cache. It has 4 GB of onboard RAM, 32 GB of eMMC storage, dual antenna WiFi and one HDMI output. It runs Thinux, an embedded Linux operating system.
The Treo uses an Intel N5095A processor from the 11th generation Celeron series. It has 4 cores, a maximum frequency of 2.9 GHz and 4 MB of cache. It has 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, 1 TB of SSD storage and one HDMI output. It does not include WiFi. It runs Windows 11 IoT or Windows 11 Pro, depending on the model chosen.
Comparison
| Feature | Micro 6 Pro | Treo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex A55, 4 cores | Intel N5095A, 4 cores |
| Max frequency | 1.9 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB |
| Memory | 4 GB onboard RAM | 16 GB DDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC | 1 TB SSD |
| WiFi | Dual antenna | Not included |
| Operating system | Thinux (embedded Linux) | Windows 11 IoT or Windows 11 Pro |
| HDMI outputs | 1 | 1 |
Use Cases
The Micro 6 Pro suits low-power, single-purpose tasks such as digital signage, sensor gateways and kiosks that need wireless connectivity. The Treo suits tasks that need a Windows environment, more memory and more storage, such as industrial control software, point-of-sale systems and office work.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has the Micro 6 Pro and Treo mini PCs in several configurations. Options include a VESA mount for the Micro, an HDMI to VGA cable, a keyboard and mouse set, and a choice of Windows 11 IoT or Windows 11 Pro for the Treo.
