[Computex 2012] Intel is preparing a 4-inch mini-NUC computer worth $ 400

Intel introduced the concept of a 4-inch mini-computer NUC (Next Unit of Computing). In the words of a source who provided this information, Intel is going to start mass production of such systems are somewhere in the third quarter of 2012. The cost of NUC will be $ 400.

The basic configuration will include a dual-core Core i3, motherboard chipset HM65, about 4 GB of RAM DDR3, running in dual channel mode, mSATA SSD drive is 40 GB, support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and video output HDMI and mini-DisplayPort. In other words, the novelty will be initially released on the platform of the previous generation, but it is possible that in future the company will replace the chipset 7 series and will offer a 22 nm processors. 

At the Computex trade show was featured system that runs on a processor Core i5 "Ivy Bridge" mode Turbo Boost frequency of 2.70 GHz. On sale also will be a cheaper version with a Celeron processor on board.


Source: Techpowerup.com