What is a very small PC?
A very small PC is a mini PC that fits in the palm of a hand or behind a monitor. It has a compact chassis, a small board and low power use. Buyers use these systems where space is limited, for digital signage, kiosks, machine control, office desks and edge computing.
Key specifications
The Thinvent range includes two mini PC families. Both are sized for tight installations.
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Thinvent Micro 6 Pro Mini PC: ARM Cortex A55 processor with 4 cores, up to 1.9 GHz and 1 MB cache. It has 4 GB onboard RAM, 32 GB eMMC storage and one HDMI output. Dual antenna WiFi is included. It runs Thinux, an embedded Linux operating system, and is powered by a 5V 2A adapter.
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Thinvent Treo Mini PC: Intel Celeron N5095A processor with 4 cores, up to 2.9 GHz and 4 MB cache. It has 16 GB DDR4 RAM and 1 TB SSD storage. It is powered by a 12V 5A adapter. It does not include WiFi. It runs Windows 11 IoT or Windows 11 Pro.
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 | 16 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 32 GB eMMC | 1 TB SSD |
| WiFi | Dual antenna | Not included |
| Operating system | Thinux (embedded Linux) | Windows 11 IoT or Pro |
| HDMI outputs | 1 | 1 |
Choosing a very small PC
The Micro 6 Pro suits low-power tasks that run a fixed application on Linux. Its small storage and memory fit single-purpose devices. The Treo suits Windows software, larger storage and heavier workloads. Both models are available with an optional keyboard and mouse set, and the Micro 6 Pro is available with an HDMI to VGA cable or a VESA mount.
Thinvent products featuring this technology
Thinvent has the Micro 6 Pro Mini PC and the Treo Mini PC, both in several configurations. Each family is available with the accessories shown above, so buyers can pick the operating system and mounting that fit their site.
