Mini PC Systems

I n te l NUC, App le Mac M in i & Goog le Chromebox Compared

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Miniture Sized Computers are changing way we can integrate technology into the world…

Let’s take a look at the top manufactures and compare

What are compact systems?

Ultra small form factor PCs

Average size 124 x 124 x 40 mm

Powered by Intel Celeron, Core i3/i5/i7 and AMD CPUs

Optional NVIDIA or AMD graphics

Lots of connectivity options

Uses of Compact Systems

Home Theatre PC

Video Conferencing system

Save desk space

Ultra portable

On-the-go computing

Who makes Compact Systems?

Intel NUC Kits

Powered by 5th generation Intel Celeron, Core i3/i5/i7 mobile CPUs

Supports 16 GB LDDR3 SODIMM memory

M.2 SATA and 2.5-inch 9.5 mm SATA drives

802.11 ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, Ethernet

HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.0, Headphone/mic

Intel NUC Core i5 & Core i7 Models  Intel NUC Kit Core i5 Intel NUC Kit Core i7

Processor 5th generation Intel Core i5-5250U 5th generation Intel Core i7-5557U

Memory Dual-channel DDR3 SODIMM, up to 16 GB Dual-channel DDR3 SODIMM, up to 16 GB

Graphics Intel HD Graphics 60001 x mini HDMI 1.4a

1 x mini DisplayPort 1.2

Intel Iris Pro HD 61001 x mini HDMI 1.4a

1 x mini DisplayPort 1.2

Audio 7.1 surround soundHeadphone/mic jack

7.1 surround soundHeadphone/mic jack

Peripheral Connectivity 2 x USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 2.0 ports

2 x USB 2.0 ports via internalConsumer Infrared sensor

2 x USB 3.0 ports2 x USB 2.0 ports

2 x USB 2.0 ports via internalConsumer Infrared sensor

Storage M.2 slot for SSDSSATA 2.5-inch drive

M.2 slot for SSDSSATA 2.5-inch drive

Networking Intel Gigabit EthernetIntel Wireless AC 7265

Intel Gigabit EthernetIntel Wireless AC 7265

Enclosure Aluminum and PlasticSilver with black top115 x 111 x 48.7 mm

Aluminum and PlasticSilver with black top115 x 111 x 48.7 mm

Power Adapter 19v, 65 Watt AC adapter 19v, 65 Watt AC adapter

Additional Features NFC & AUX power headersOS certifications: Win 8.1

Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Fedora OpenSUSE supportVESA mount bracket

Low-acoustics active coolingKensington Lock3 year warranty

NFC & AUX power headersOS certifications: Win 8.1

Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Fedora OpenSUSE supportVESA mount bracket

Low-acoustics active coolingKensington Lock3 year warranty

Included in the box Intel NUC KitVESA mount bracket

AC power adapterIntegration guideProcessor Badge

Intel NUC KitVESA mount bracket

AC power adapterIntegration guideProcessor Badge

Price $369 $486

*Please note that Intel NUC Kits do not include RAM, Storage and OS.

Apple Mac mini

Powered by Intel Core i5 & Core i7 mobile CPUs

Up to 16 GB DDR3 memory

500 GB-1 TB HDD, 1-2 TB Fusion Drive & 256 GB-1 TB SSD

OS X Yosemite

Apple Mac mini model comparison  Mac mini (Price $499) Mac mini (Price $699) Mac mini (Price $999)

Processor 4th Gen Core i5-4260U (Dual-core 1.4 GHz Turbo up to 2.7 GHz)

4th Gen Core i5-4278U (Dual-core 2.6 GHz Turbo up to 3.1 GHz)

4th Gen Core i5-4308U (Dual-core 2.8 GHz Turbo up to 3.3 GHz)

Storage 500 GB HDD 1 TB HDD 1 TB Fusion Drive

Memory 4 GB 1600 MHZ LPDDR3 8 GB 1600 MHZ LPDDR3 8 GB 1600 MHZ LPDDR3

Graphics Intel HD 5000 Intel Iris HD 5100 Intel Iris HD 5100

Video Output Mini DisplayPortHDMI Port

Mini DisplayPortHDMI Port

Mini DisplayPortHDMI Port

Audio Line-in jackHeadphone jackBuilt-in speaker

Line-in jackHeadphone jackBuilt-in speaker

Line-in jackHeadphone jackBuilt-in speaker

I/O 2 x Thunderbolt ports4 x USB 3.0 ports

HDMI portSDXC card slot

Gigabit EthernetAudio in port

Headphone portIR Receiver

2 x Thunderbolt ports4 x USB 3.0 ports

HDMI portSDXC card slot

Gigabit EthernetAudio in port

Headphone portIR Receiver

2 x Thunderbolt ports4 x USB 3.0 ports

HDMI portSDXC card slot

Gigabit EthernetAudio in port

Headphone portIR Receiver

Connectivity 802.11 ac WiFiBluetooth 4.0

802.11 ac WiFiBluetooth 4.0

802.11 ac WiFiBluetooth 4.0

Operating System OS X Yosemite OS X Yosemite OS X Yosemite

In the box Mac miniPower Cord

Mac miniPower Cord

Mac miniPower Cord

CPU configurable options N/A 4th Gen Core i7-4578U (Dual-core 3.0 GHz Turbo up to 3.50 GHz)

4th Gen Core i7-4578U (Dual-core 3.0 GHz Turbo up to 3.50 GHz)

Storage configurable options Up to 1 TB Fusion drive Up to 1 TB Fusion Drive or 256 GB SSD Up to 2 TB Fusion Drive or 256/512 or 1 TB SSD

Google Chromebox

Powered by Intel Celeron, Core i3/i5/i7 mobile CPUs

Up to 16 GB DDR3 memory

16 GB SSD

WiFi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.0, Ethernet

HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.0, SD Card, Headphone/mic

Google Chromebox Manufacturers

Chromebox models comparison  ASUS Chromebox Dell Chromebox HP Chromebox Acer Chromebox

Operating System Chrome OS Chrome OS Chrome OS Chrome OS

CPU 1.4 GHz Intel Celeron 2955U 1.4 GHz Intel Celeron 2957U 1.4 GHz Intel Celeron 2955U 1.4 GHz Intel Celeron 2957U

Graphics Intel HD Graphics Intel HD Graphics Intel HD Graphics Intel HD Graphics

Memory 2 GB DDR3 2 GB DDR3 2 GB DDR3 2 GB DDR3

Storage 16 GB SSD 16 GB SSD 16 GB SSD 16 GB SSD

Connectivity 802.11 Wireless NBluetooth 4.0

Ethernet

Intel 7260AC WiFiBluetooth 4.0

Ethernet

802.11 Wireless NBluetooth 4.0

Ethernet

802.11 Wireless NBluetooth 4.0

Ethernet

I/O 4 x USB 3.0 portsHDMI portDisplayPort

EthernetPower In

SD Card slotHeadphone/Mic

4 x USB 3.0 portsHDMI portDisplayPort

EthernetPower In

SD Card slotHeadphone/Mic

4 x USB 3.0 portsHDMI portDisplayPort

EthernetPower In

SD Card slotHeadphone/Mic

4 x USB 3.0 portsHDMI portDisplayPort

EthernetPower In

SD Card slotHeadphone/Mic

Power Supply 65 W Adapter 65 W Adapter 65 W Adapter 65 W Adapter

Dimensions 124 x 124 x 42 mm 125 x 125 x 43 mm 126 x 124 x 40 mm 140 x 58 x 173 mm

Accessories -Chrome Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (with selected models)-AC Adaptor-VESA Mount Kit

-VESA Mount Kit-AC Adapter

-Dell Wireless Keyboard Combo (Purchase Separately)

-VESA Mount Kit-AC Adapter

-HP Wireless Keyboard Combo (Purchase Separately)

-VESA Mount Kit-AC Adapter

-Acer Wireless Keyboard Combo (Purchase Separately)

Price $159.99 $179.99 $179.99 $179.99

Upgrade Options Intel Core i7-4600UIntel Core i3-4010U

4 GB Memory

4 GB Memory 4 GB Memory Intel Core i3-4030U8 GB Memory

Chromebox for Meetings

Produced by ASUS and Dell

Comes as a complete package for video conferences

Includes HD camera, remote, microphone & speaker.

Includes Google Chromebox for meetings software

Chromebox for Meetings models  ASUS Chromebox for Meetings Dell Chromebox for Meetings

Operating System Chrome OS Chrome OS

CPU Intel Core i7-4600U (2.1 GHz Turbo up to 3.3 GHz) Intel Core i7-4600U (2.1 GHz Turbo up to 3.3 GHz)

Graphics Intel HD 4400 Intel HD 4400

Memory 4 GB DDR3 4 GB DDR3

Storage 16 GB SSD 16 GB SSD

Connectivity 802.11 Wireless NBluetooth 4.0

Ethernet

Intel 7260AC WiFiBluetooth 4.0

Ethernet

I/O 4 x USB 3.0 portsHDMI portDisplayPort

EthernetPower In

SD Card slotHeadphone/Mic

4 x USB 3.0 portsHDMI portDisplayPort

EthernetPower In

SD Card slotHeadphone/Mic

Power Supply 65 W Adapter 65 W Adapter

Dimensions 124 x 124 x 42 mm 125 x 125 x 43 mm

Package Includes ASUS Chromebox for meetings HD Camera Microphone/Speaker AC Adapter RF Remote with Full QWERTY keyboard

Dell Chromebox for meetings HD Camera VESA 100 mm kit Power Cable 15 Ethernet Cable′ Jabra Microphone and Speaker Phillips Remote Control 6 HDMI to HDMI Cable′ AC Adapter

Additional Features Chromebox for meetings License

Chromebox for meetings License

Price $999 $999

Benchmarks

Overall Performance

Intel NUC (i7)

GigaByte Brix (i7)

Inte NUC (i5)

Mac Mini

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Intel NUC (i7)

GigaByte Brix (i7)

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Mac Mini

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GigaByte Brix (i7)

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Mac Mini

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Intel NUC (i7)

GigaByte Brix (i7)

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Mac Mini

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Price Comparison

Intel NUC Apple Mac Mini Google Chromebox Chromebox for Meetings$0

$200

$400

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$1,000

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$1,400

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*Note: Intel NUC does not come with RAM, storage & OS, estimated prices have been inserted.

Performance Chart

Performance

Intel NUC Apple Mac mini Google Chromebox Chromebox for Meetings

Which one you should choose?

For Google Hangouts and small tasks:Chromebox

For small meeting rooms and Skype for BusinessIntel NUC Core i5 or Mac mini Core i5

(depending on OS preference)For large meetings and use for Skype for

Business & Cisco JabberIntel NUC Core i7 & Mac mini Core i7

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Intel NUC Celeron

Intel NUC Core i3

Intel NUC Core i5

Intel NUC Core i7

InFocus MondoCenter

Price $716.15 $851.26 $996.36 $1100.20 $2999

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