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Built with a 4th generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor, integrated Intel® HD Graphics 4400, and eight-channel audio, the Intel® NUC (Next Unit of Computing) gives you the power to create a media center PC that lets you fully experience Hulu, iTunes, Netflix, Pandora, and other online entertainment content - and enjoy it all in crisp HD. Intel's NUC is equipped with Intel® Rapid Start Technology, ensuring you are quickly up and running, and Intel® Smart Connect Technology keeps you up to date at all times.
This new generation Intel NUC packs more features into an even slimmer form factor. What's more, the sleek, small Intel NUC has a stereo/microphone jack and USB 3.0 for easy home theater connections and gaming requirements. Or, use it as a home office PC. The Intel NUC is small enough to unclutter your office, yet powerful enough to run the most demanding applications. The Intel NUC: as small as a desktop speaker, as powerful as a sonic boom.
Form Factor |
Ultra Compact (UCFF) |
AA# (Altered Assembly) |
H14771-302 |
BIOS ID String |
WYLPT10H.86A |
Processor |
4th Generation Intel® Core™ i3-4010U processor (soldered down) with active fan heatsink |
Memory |
Two SO-DIMM slots supporting up to 16GB of 1600 / 1333MHz 1.35V DDR3L memory |
Display |
One mini DisplayPort 1.2 with audio support |
Audio |
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio) subsystem in the following configuration:
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LAN Support |
Intel® Gigabit Ethernet Controller |
Peripheral Interfaces |
Two USB 3.0 connectors (front panel) |
Expansion Capabilities |
One full length mini PCI Express slot with mSATA support |
Included in the box |
19V, 65W power adapter (brick) |
Warranty |
3-Year warranty |
Pros: I've now purchased 2 of these: one for myself (as a HTPC running XBMC and also just for lightweight computing) and one for my parents (as a full replacement for their primary desktop). These things are fantastic. Once you buy the RAM/mSATA storage, you can whip it together and install Win8 in under 20min. The Intel VBIOS is one of the cleaner modern UEFI interfaces I've seen (unnecessary animations can be disabled). You need to spend some time tweaking the temp/cooling settings in BIOS if you want to truly minimize ambient noise, otherwise the fan kicks on a bit excessively. Both the mini-DP and mini-HDMI ports support 1080p and digital audio, so you can easily hook up to any TV (dongles can be found for cheap on Amzn). Power brick is slimmer than most laptop power bricks I've seen. No built-in battery backup tho, so make sure you use a UPS or otherwise risk data loss.
Cons: The price is high for the modest specs, you're definitely paying for convenience of compact form factor. Also, the price hasn't gone down in the last 1year that I've tracked it (in fact it's gone UP by a few bucks). All the ports are USB 3.0. This is nice as a future-proof feature. However, there is a known and documented incompatibility with USB3.0 standard and USB wireless receivers operating at the 2.4ghz range. The Logitech wireless dongle that I use does not work when plugged directly into the USB3.0 port (at distances >1m, interferences from the USB3.0 port causes the wireless signal to be disrupted). Workaround is I have to plug the dongle into a USB ext cable. It works but is a bit messy, and I really wish the NUC had just *one* USB2.0 port so that I didn't have to deal with this workaround.
Overall Review: pairs nicely with Mushkin 120gb mSATA storage: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226320&ignorebbr=1 and also G.SKill 1.35V 8gb ram chip: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231704 Haven't tried the built-in WiFi/Bluetooth antenna (separate card req'd). Also haven't tried the built-in IR receiver. So cannot comment on those features.