What is a Schalter Mini PC?
"Schalter" is German for "switch" or "counter." The query most likely refers to a mini PC used at a counter, point-of-sale desk, reception or service switch. The Thinvent mini PC range below fits that use. Each unit is small enough to sit behind a counter or mount on a monitor, and runs a full desktop operating system.
Key Specifications
The range covers Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and Core Ultra processors, an Intel Celeron, an AMD Ryzen 5, and an ARM Cortex-A55. Memory runs from 4 GB to 16 GB. Storage runs from 32 GB eMMC to 512 GB SSD. Operating systems include Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
| Model | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | RAM | Storage | WiFi | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | No | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | Intel Celeron N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB DDR4 | 128 GB SSD | No | Ubuntu Linux |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex-A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | 4 GB onboard | 32 GB eMMC | Dual Antenna | Thinux Embedded Linux |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 512 GB SSD | No | Windows 11 Pro |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Dual Band | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | No | Windows 11 Pro |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB DDR5 | 256 GB SSD | No | Ubuntu Linux |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB DDR4 | 256 GB SSD | Dual Band | Ubuntu Linux |
Use Cases
Mini PCs at a counter handle point-of-sale software, order entry, ticketing and customer check-in. The Aero models with Intel Core i5 or i7 suit multitasking workloads. The Treo models with Ryzen 5 suit general office use. The Micro 6 Pro with an ARM processor suits fixed-function kiosks and embedded tasks. Dual LAN models suit networked counter systems. Units without WiFi suit wired installations.
Thinvent Mini PCs for Counter and Desk Use
Thinvent has mini PCs in the Aero, Treo and Micro series, with Intel, AMD and ARM processors, 4 GB to 16 GB memory, and Windows or Linux operating systems. Choose the model that matches your processor, memory, storage and network needs.
