Super Mini Computers from Thinvent
A super mini computer is a very small desktop PC that fits in the palm of a hand or behind a monitor. Thinvent mini PCs use either an ARM Cortex-A55 processor or an Intel Celeron N5095A processor. They provide full computing in a small chassis, with storage, memory and display outputs built in.
The range has two platforms. 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 and 32 GB of eMMC storage. It includes dual antenna WiFi, one HDMI output and the Thinux embedded Linux operating system. It runs on a 5V 2A adapter.
The Treo uses an Intel Celeron N5095A processor from the 11th generation. It has 4 cores, a maximum frequency of 2.9 GHz and 4 MB of cache. It has 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and 1 TB of SSD storage. It runs on a 12V 5A adapter. It does not include WiFi. It runs Windows 11 IoT or Windows 11 Pro.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Micro 6 Pro | Treo |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A55 | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
Use Cases
Super mini computers suit digital signage, kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, machine control, and office desks where space is limited. The Micro 6 Pro suits embedded and Linux-based tasks. The Treo suits Windows applications and larger storage needs. Both models can mount to a display with the VESA mount option for Micro.
Thinvent Mini PCs for Compact Computing
Thinvent has the Micro 6 Pro and the Treo mini PCs in several bundles. Options include an HDMI to VGA cable, a keyboard and mouse set, and a VESA mount. Choose the Micro 6 Pro for a small Linux-based system. Choose the Treo for a Windows system with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage.