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Reddit mentions of Intel Next Unit of Computing Kit with HDMI, Thunderbolt, Core i3-3217UDC3217BY
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Reddit mentions: 10
We found 10 Reddit mentions of Intel Next Unit of Computing Kit with HDMI, Thunderbolt, Core i3-3217UDC3217BY. Here are the top ones.
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DC3217BY Amazing flexibility and expandability in an ultra-compact powerhouse - What's more amazing is that such a small a device can offer so much power in a flexible, customizable package. Wirelessly stream to other devices in the home or office. Experience your movies, photos, and games smoothly and seamlessly. Effortlessly move between applications with smart multitasking delivered by Intel Hyper-Threading Technology. Dramatically increase data transfer rates and daisy-chain peripherals witThunderbolt port supporting display port capabilityHDMI Port supporting HDMI 1.4a standardSupports Intel 64 architectureUCFF Form factorSpecifications
Specs:
| Height | 1.5354330693 Inches |
| Length | 4.59055117642 Inches |
| Weight | 2.45 Pounds |
| Width | 4.4094488144 Inches |
> Box. You got me here, they are indeed roughly box shaped.
Lol.
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Next-Computing-Thunderbolt-i3-3217UDC3217BY/dp/B0093LINT2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1380672810&sr=8-2&keywords=intel+i3+mini+pc
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856173063
http://www.amazon.com/Android-Quad-core-Bluetooth-headphone-standard/dp/B00AZR1TG2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1380672894&sr=8-3&keywords=android+mini+pc
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856173047
These are all more powerful than the Xbox 360 and PS3, and the i5 model is more powerful in the CPU dept than the 'next gen' consoles.
Depending on your needs you can't go too far wrong just grabbing an Intel Nuc (amazon link). Memory and drive not included (+~$200).
If you don't mind paying the windows surcharge just rolling into costco and picking up a cheap box-o-desktop would work as well.
I loaded Mint Linux onto a ~$400 HP Pavilion from costco a few weekends ago for a friend and it works great.
Edit: Reviews of the NUC that have linux installs (and Mavericks MacOS ?!). The last is intriguing. I may have to take my own advice and grab one just to fiddle with that. Tri-booting Linux, OS X and Windows would be neat.
This may be a bit more than you are prepared to spend, but I recently bought one of these. You also have to buy RAM, an SSD and a wireless card, which just adds to the cost.
I bought this to use it as a replacement for my WDTV and have it running Ubuntu with XBMC. I also wanted to have something that I could run VMs - using these to host database and web servers.
As I say, this might be excessive if you just need something to replace your WDTV. But, if like me, you want something that does a bit more, then it might be a good option.
You might also want to take a look at /r/cordcutters and /r/xbmc.
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Something like the i3 NUC http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0093LINT2/ could be good for him! The Celeron version is about $150. Either way, you can boot off a good thumb drive for XBMCbuntu. I have not done this, but I have read about it. They are awesome small units that can be discretely hidden. You'll need to hardwire or install wifi I believe...
Edit: I use the i3 unit in my bedroom mounted to the wall behind the TV.
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Or you'll get yourself something like these:
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Next-Computing-Thunderbolt-i3-3217UDC3217BY/dp/B0093LINT2/
They are plug and play!
And yet powerfull enough for even 4k video streaming.While they are small, nice, and loudless. Perfect choice for htpcs.This specific model don't have a hdmi 2.0 port. You'll want that, if you want to have 4k functionality. But you should have gotten my point what I am trying to say :)
Do you think this will be more powerful interms of processing power?
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Next-Computing-Thunderbolt-i3-3217UDC3217BY/dp/B0093LINT2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Also the reviews for the product you have suggested are quite low, did you have any problems installing an operating system?
Can you find one in stock at that price? Amazon has them sold out for a month an half and any other vendor has them jacked up the price.
Also, there are more than one older model that doesn't come with ethernet, the next two cheapest don't. After that you're looking at over $250 for just the NUC not including ram etc.
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Next-Computing-Black-BOXDCCP847DYE/dp/B00B7I8HZ4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_pc_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1NVP58ED253BMYQ45ASD
and
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Next-Computing-Thunderbolt-i3-3217UDC3217BY/dp/B0093LINT2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_pc_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1NVP58ED253BMYQ45ASD
Memory | Crucial 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1333 Memory | $69.95 @ Adorama
Storage | Crucial M500 120GB mSATA Solid State Disk | $74.99 @ Adorama
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) | $84.98 @ OutletPC
Other| Intel NUC (HDMI, Thunderbolt, Core i3-3217U)| $199.99
Other| 6FT Power Cord| $5.98
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $435.89
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-27 22:13 EDT-0400 |
With this build You'd have a Nice i3, the 8GB of DDR3 RAM, a Reliable SSD, and windows! Not to mention a really small form factor, low noise/power consumption and HDMI and Thunderbolt ports!
PS: If he needs a CD/DVD Writer/Reader, he can choose from either this brand or the Samsung one. They work through USB
Quick Search found NUC with thunderbolt. Downside is its last gen NUC with only i3. I'm not knowledgeable enough on that to know if it will handle what you're wanting. If you have to have that form factor with thunderbolt and something higher than the i3 you may have to get the Mac Mini. Why not USB 3.0 though?