Mini PCs for Compact Computing
A mini PC is a small desktop computer that fits in the palm of a hand or behind a monitor. The Thinvent range includes two mini PC families: the Micro 6 Pro, which uses an ARM Cortex A55 processor, and the Treo, which uses an Intel N5095A processor. Both are sold with Thinvent keyboard and mouse sets, HDMI output and a choice of operating system.
Key Specifications
The Micro 6 Pro has a 4-core ARM Cortex A55 processor running at up to 1.9 GHz, with 1 MB of cache. It includes 4 GB of onboard RAM and 32 GB of eMMC storage. It runs Thinux embedded Linux, has dual antenna WiFi, and includes a 5V 2A adapter. It has one HDMI port.
The Treo has a 4-core Intel N5095A processor from the 11th generation Celeron series, running at up to 2.9 GHz, with 4 MB of cache. It includes 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and 1 TB of SSD storage. It has a 12V 5A adapter and one HDMI port. It does not include WiFi. It runs Windows 11 IoT or Windows 11 Pro, depending on the model.
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 Pro |
Use Cases
The Micro 6 Pro suits digital signage, kiosks, light display tasks and embedded Linux projects where a small footprint and low power matter. A VESA mount is available for it, and an HDMI to VGA cable is available for older displays.
The Treo suits point-of-sale terminals, office tasks, industrial monitoring and Windows-based applications that need more memory and storage.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has the Micro 6 Pro and Treo mini PCs in several configurations. Choose the Micro 6 Pro for embedded Linux deployments, or the Treo for Windows 11 applications with larger storage.
