Subj : A Windows PC that looks like a smartphone? No, Microsoft is not r
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Sun Jul 14 2024 18:45:05

A Windows PC that looks like a smartphone? No, Microsoft is not resurrecting 
Windows Phone  but Chinese startup behind tiny mini PC may have missed a 
trick (again)

Date:
Sun, 14 Jul 2024 17:33:23 +0000

Description:
Meenhong JX5 mini PC looks like a resurrected Windows Phone but its battery 
life is shockingly poor.

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Many mini PCs are becoming increasingly popular because they offer the power 
of a regular computer in a much smaller package, making them great for people 
who don't have a lot of space or who need a portable solution that they can 
easily take with them on the go. 

One of the more unusual mini PCs we've come across lately is the Meenhong 
JX5, which stands out because it looks like a smartphone and runs Windows 11, 
bringing to mind Microsofts failed Windows Phone experiment. 

The JX5 has a sturdy aluminum body and a 5.5-inch touchscreen with FullHD 
(1920x1080) resolution. The screen is big enough to be usable, but you may 
struggle to read smaller text or interact with some on-screen elements. At 
161mm tall and 92mm wide, its a little larger than an iPhone 15 Pro Max, but 
considerably thicker. A chunk of the 23mm depth is down to the inclusion of a 
cooling fan. Limited battery life 

Its another mini PC powered by an Intel N100 processor with Intel UHD 
Graphics. It comes with up to 12GB LPDDR5 4800MHz soldered-in RAM and you can 
buy it on AliExpress where it goes under the SZBOX brand. The barebone model 
with no SSD and no OS sells for $220. If you opt for the top version, with a 
2TB SSD, the price rises to $356.32. 

The Meenhong JX5 has WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, a full USB Type-C port, a 
USB-A 3.0 port, two USB-A 2.0 ports, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and a 3.5 mm 
audio jack. Theres no SD card slot, though. Its able to power two additional 
screens at 4K@60fps, so you can use it for a three-screen setup. 

Weve covered its predecessor, the Meenhong JX2 , before, and while that 
device was intriguing, the lack of a battery massively limited its 
portability. The JX5 does have a battery, but its a 1500 mAh model, so youre 
going to be looking at about an hours use between charges. Like the JX2, it 
doesnt have a webcam either, which seems like a strange omission. Although 
the JX5 runs Windows 11, you can opt for a Linux OS if that better suits your 
needs. 

This mini PC brings to mind similar products like HiGOLE's tablets, the GOLE1 
and GOLE1 Plus , both of which we've reviewed here before. More from 
TechRadar Pro These are the best business laptops you can buy And these are 
the best mobile workstations available today This minuscule Windows PC is the 
ideal touchscreen device for remote workers



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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/a-windows-pc-that-looks-like-a-smartphone-no-mic
rosoft-is-not-resurrecting-windows-phone-but-chinese-startup-behind-tiny-mini-
pc-may-have-missed-a-trick-again


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