Jim
Another amazing MeLE product with one word of warning ...
I would like to say this is an unbiased review but I can't. Why? Because I have used MeLE products for many applications, specifically for use as an astrophotography integration server. They are very power efficient, perform well and are super reliable. I was already at 5 stars when I had the chance to review this super small PC. 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage in this form factor? Yes please! I will spare you the enumeration of features. They are all listed correctly on the product details page. This PC has more options than a virtual Swiss Army Knife. Typical of MeLE products, part of why I love them. In the box is the PC itself, a mounting bracket, a 1 ft HDMI extension cable and a 12v power supply (more on this later). The PC itself is quite small, perhaps 5.5 x 2 inches and about .5" thick. there is no cooling fan and the documentation tells you how to place the PC so it will cool properly. There is a WiFi antenna that is about 3" long. Build quality is outstanding. It's MeLE do I really need to say this? This little PC is stout and I have no concerns about it's durability. It's solid and built to last. WiFi connectivity is awesome. They somehow managed to cram an ethernet port into the thing and this likewise works as it should. The 2 USB 3.0 ports work very well, I tried it with one of my astrophotography cameras that won't even work on USB 2.0 and it worked perfectly. The experience was no different from my go-to MeLE PC I use with my telescope. There is also an HDMI port and a USB-C port. Top it off with an SD card slot (it's tucked behind the WiFi antenna), a headphone jack for audio and of course a power adapter port. More on that Setup is trivial. Plug it in and power it up. Follow the instructions and you'll be up and running Windows 11 Pro in no time. There is one feature I do NOT care for on these products. My experience is so overwhelming positive with MeLE products I can't bring myself to remove even one star for this but it's VERY RELEVANT. The produc