What Is a Small Portable PC?
A small portable PC is a compact computer with a chassis about the size of a book or a hardcover notebook. It runs a full desktop operating system such as Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu Linux. It fits behind a monitor, under a desk, or in a bag, and it draws far less power than a full tower desktop. Thinvent's Aero and Treo mini PCs fall into this category.
Key Specifications
Each Thinvent mini PC uses a low-power processor from Intel, AMD, or ARM. Processor choice sets the core count, clock speed, and cache size. Memory ranges from 4 GB to 16 GB, and storage ranges from 32 GB eMMC to 512 GB SSD. Power adapters range from 5V 2A to 19V 3A, depending on the model.
Comparison of Processor Options
| Model Series | Processor | Cores | Max Frequency | Cache | Max RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero | Intel Core i3-1215U | 6 | 4.4 GHz | 10 MB | 8 GB |
| Aero | Intel Core i5-1335U | 10 | 4.6 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB |
| Aero | Intel Core i7-1255U | 10 | 4.7 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB |
| Aero | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | 12 | 4.3 GHz | 12 MB | 16 GB |
| Treo | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 MB | 16 GB |
| Treo | Intel N5095A | 4 | 2.9 GHz | 4 MB | 4 GB |
| Micro 6 Pro | ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 1 MB | 4 GB |
Use Cases
Small portable PCs suit office work, point-of-sale systems, digital signage, kiosks, light productivity, and embedded control. The Aero models with Intel Core processors suit general office and business tasks. The Treo models with AMD Ryzen or Intel Celeron processors suit lighter workloads and general computing. The Micro 6 Pro with an ARM processor suits embedded and Linux-based applications.
Thinvent Mini PCs
Thinvent has Aero, Treo, and Micro 6 Pro mini PCs with Intel, AMD, and ARM processors. Choose a model by processor, memory, storage, networking (Dual Band WiFi or no WiFi), and operating system (Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, or Thinux Embedded Linux).
