Why should we use Mini PC?
We all want to use the devices which are easy to carry around as to use anywhere and same choice is preferred while buying the computers. Why not computer? Though computer world has evolved and advanced a lot since it was invented. We have desktop computers, laptops, notebook, tablets etc. But still most of the businesses still choose desktop computers for operation due to many reasons. Some of the main reasons why businesses prefer desktop computers over the laptop are large screen, easy to upgrade, affordable, ability to replace only the computer and not the monitor as well if something goes wrong etc.
Desktop computers definitely have few disadvantages such as size, electricity consumption is quiet high, more prone to error due to dirt and dust, SMPS Failure is quiet common etc.
Mini PCs solve these disadvantages and have many other benefits. It is believed that non portable computers are easy to upgrade, are expandable and affordable where as portable mini PCs are often mocked as slower, costlier and not be able to compete in the computing world. But it is not the case and instead mini PC has much more advantages over desktop computers and the price gap has narrowed substantially and mini PC is very affordable now. Desktop computers are huge in size and hence it is difficult to add any other device in the already cramped work area. Apart from the size, this mini computer offer many other advantages to the users.
Few advantages of using mini PC are as follows:
Size: The size of mini PC on an average is approximately 120mm height and 120mm length. Mini PC takes up very less space of your office desk. You can also fix it behind you monitor screen and hence it will not take any space at all. You can use work space much more efficiently. Mini PCs are small, light weight and very easy to carry.
Portability: Mini PCs are portable and you can easily stow it in the small compartment of your bag.
Cost: The range of mini PC starts from around 9000 -10000 INR and increases as per the features and specifications. Every business and start ups want to use their budget effectively. It is not only less in price but it also save other expenses i.e. electricity bills, IT maintenance cost etc. Mini PCs are the best money saving devices one should use for the operation.
Green Computing: Every organization is shifting toward energy saving revolution and wants to contribute to go green and hence use energy conserving devices. Computers are one of the devices which consumes high amount of electricity and has high share in company’s electricity bill. Mini PCs consume very less unit of power and hence saves electricity and unnecessary expenses helping you in cost cutting. The average power
consumption by the mini PCs is around 50–60 watts. The lowest energy consuming mini PC in the market is Deskpod. Mini PC Deskpod consumes 5–12 watts.
Maintenance — Most the mini PC are very well designed and consume less energy and hence they do not face much of the overheating problem. Overheating is generally the common issue faced by desktop computer and laptop users. Comparatively very less heat is generated in mini PC and you can use it for longer duration without worrying about the overheating problem. Other than the heating issue, mini PC requires very less maintenance as compared to the desktop computers and laptops and has long life. You can easily use the mini PC for around 5–6 years without any worries.
Strong — Mini PCs which are not made from much mechanical parts are very rough and tough especially over the desktop computer. Since desktop CPU are made of mostly mechanical part and hence more prone to get damaged. CPU gets easily damaged if they fall from small height or even the work desk whereas mini PCs are quite strong and tough and do not get easily damaged.
Protection from dust and dirt — Desktop PCs are very prone to errors or problems when dust, dirt, ants or insects enter the RAM slots or HDD. The system stops working under this case or cause fan malfunction. Mini PC has everything is on board and permanently fixed on the mother board itself and hence it is absolutely safe from the dust and dirt.
Most of the mini PCs has SSD storage. You must check the storage type before deciding to buy. Solid State Storage or SSD storage is always preferred over HDD storage as it speeds up the performance of the computer.
Mini PC has many advantages over the desktop computer and laptops and hence should be the choice if you are planning to buy a new PC or replace your old PC.