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W**�
Amazing Mini PC with nice upgrades!
Your browser does not support HTML5 video. I purchased Beelink U57 Mini PC last year and I was blown away how amazing it is, especially compared to my DELL desktop computer.My oldest son in High School needed a PC at his room for remote learning so it was no brainer that I decided to buy him a Mini PC rather than a desktop. He didn't necessarily need a laptop because he doesn't need to carry it around and it would have cost a lot more to get similar spec as this Mini PC for a laptop.I happen to have few spare desktop monitors and portable monitors at home, so it was really an easy choice to get him this power horse Mini PC at a budget price.This Sei8 Mini PC looks almost identical to U57 model except for the shiny top surface and better designed ventilation grills on the side and back. I did, however, decided to get memory upgrade to 16GB and disk storage upgrade to 512GB compared to my U57's 8GB RAM and 256GB disk space because my son will be taking CAD class as well as some computer programming classes in High School.To be honest, 8GB of RAM is good enough for Windows 10 for most people but I wanted to get him more memory since he will be using some desktop software that needs some serious CPU power.I love that this Mini PC can be upgraded to 32GB memory max, if needed, and it comes with Intel 4 Core i5 CPU!It also has Intel Iris Graphics chip that can support 2 monitors at 4K resolution using HDMI cables. My son will have no problem running any programs, playing games and watching movies with this computer.I'm also glad to see that they did not introduce any USB2.0 port and that they just stayed only with USB3.0 ports and 1 USB-C port. 2 USB ports are on the back and 2 are on the front along with USB-C port for easy access.It has LAN port for RJ45 network cable but who even uses cable for internet? Of course, this beast comes with WiFi that uses Intel Wifi6 protocol for fast surfing the web.What I'm most impressed about is the small form factor yet it does not get hot because internal fan kicks in when CPU is crunching and it really has good air ventilation design, dispersing and circulating hot air out of the case. Very impressive. They really know how to design a computer in a small box.I am very happy with Beelink Mini PC and they have won my heart for their computer series. I don't think I can ever buy big and clunky desktops that takes up so much space and is inferior compared to these Mini PC.My only complaint about these Mini PCs are that their AC power cord cables seem to be too short. It's definitely long enough to plug into any outlet near the desk but I just wish it was about a twice as long for more flexibility but this is not a deal breaker for sure considering how much you gain from this amazing beast.They also include 2 HDMI cables along with mounting bracket for monitor for those who wants to mount this Mini PC behind a monitor so that it's completely invisible on your desk! One of the HDMI cables is very short for this purpose so you can better manage the cables behind the monitor.10 out of 5 stars! I highly recommend this Mini PC for anyone looking for a new computer at home or even at work.You won't regret it and you won't be able to buy another desktop after you experience this. I know I'm going to be a repeat customer because I felt in love with their design and performance. Well done, Beelink! Keep up the great work and thank you for making such an amazing computer in small size.Hope my video and photos were useful... and if they were, please click on the helpful button below. Thank you!
M**R
Disappointed....
I bought this mini PC with high hopes of having a powerful computer like a desktop, with the versatility of a laptop - so I could move from home to office. I bought mainly as a hub for zoom meetings. The specs of the machine felt great and was excited to try when I got the package. Unfortunately I was never able to get up and running. When I opened the package, I noticed there was hardware in a bag with instructions to install the hard disk. REALLY? They want me to open up the CPU and touch these tiny little pieces and get the controls to work correctly??? Well, I tried, and was not successful. The directions that were sent were horrible, and trying to get flimsy little pieces together, and installed in the units was next to impossible for me - so I gave up. Tried booting up the machine to see if would do anything - to no avail. I was highly disappointed, and had to return the product - which through Amazon is a piece of cake. Not sure if it was just the model I got, because there are a lot of good reviews on all their mini PC's, but when buying a PC like this, you should be able to plug and play - not have to become a computer technician.
H**D
Linux Fedora 33
I've been running Linux, Fedora 33 on my Beelink Mini PC 16GB 512GB NVMe M.2 for about two weeks now. I have it attached to a 43" RCA 3840x2160 monitor (well, television). I also have 2 USB hard drives attached.Pros:So far, it has been working flawlessly. Very happy with with it.Installation of Fedora 33 from a live USB disk was reasonably straight forward. I did have to delete the Windows partitions in order to install Linux.The computer is significantly quieter than my old (circa 2012) laptop. Occasionally, when I put the Beelink under load, I can hear the fan kick in, but still significantly quieter than the laptop.I'm not using it for gaming, so have no opinion on how it works as a gaming system. I never booted into Windows (immediately booted in a Linux live USB stick and then reformatted the system disk).I had been using the monitor with my old laptop (1920x1080). The small font when running at full resolution is a problem. I'll have to pump up the font size that I use.Cons:I wish that I could have a bought a version without the Microsoft tax. I never booted into Windows. There is no reason that I should have to have purchased a license to run Microsoft Windows.I got the 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD, but I'm wanting more storage space. I have about a significant amount of family photos. External drives is probably a better approach than using the internal SSD, but that's currently my only regret.
M**S
A great replacement for a tower PC
This tiny Windows PC is stunningly fast, quiet, uses minimal desk space and has handled all of the tasks I have set it. There are enough ports to allow extra peripherals such as a USB hard drive for backups and a USB optical drive when needed alongside a mouse, keyboard and even a webcam.Took very little time to set up at the start and manages Windows updates very quickly indeed. No more hours watching a "Windows is Updating" spinner.With adequate memory and a very good sized SSD this product is recommended.One star reduction because there is a decided click heard on connected speakers when starting or terminating software that makes use of sound output. I checked that this was not related to specific speakers by testing multiple devices and on multiple PCs. This is not a big negative but I could not "dock" half a star.
A**R
Initially good, but with critical BSOD errors/crashes.
This PC handles zoom and light gaming well. It's super light and small which makes moving it around very possible. However, after a few weeks it started to have regular BSOD crashes multiple times per day, including during zoom calls. If it wasn't for this one issue, it'd be a great product but unfortunately this makes it very unreliable.
A**R
upgrades to windows 11
unlike many of the mini pc's out there, where the vendors do not clearly state they are not upgradeable to windows 11, due to lack of TPM module, this one upgrades to windows 11 and i have - good job!
A**R
Disappointed no wifi6
Already had the i5-8259u version, but wanted another pc and went for the i5-8279u. It advertised wifi 6 like the i5-8259u, but arrived with only wifi 5. Very disappointed in this considering it was more expensive.
A**R
Crashed - Will Not Start even in Safe Mode - Useless
Set it all up, then it crashed, crashed again and wont even start in Safe Mode?
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