Summary of NEWSMAY’S LATEST MINI PC IS BASED ON INTEL JASPER LAKE
The article highlights the Newsmay AC8 Mini-PC, powered by Intel Jasper Lake processors, targeting Edge computing and digital displays. It offers three processor options (Celeron N4505, Pentium Silver N6005, or Quad Core N5105) in a compact 127x127x48mm chassis. Key features include a fanless honeycomb design for cooling, support for up to four displays via VGA, DP, and HDMI, DDR4 RAM expansion up to 32GB, M.2 SSD storage, SD card slots, Ethernet, dual-band WiFi, and Bluetooth 4.2.
Parts used in the AC8 Series Mini-PC:
- Intel Jasper Lake Celeron Processor Dual-Core N4505
- Intel Jasper Lake Quad Core N5105 Processor
- Intel Pentium Silver Processor N6005
- SODIMM DDR4 slots
- M.2 SSD slot
- SD Card slot
- VGA Display Port
- HDMI Display Port
- Digital Display Port (DP)
- Ethernet port
- WiFi module (2.4G/5.2G)
- Bluetooth 4.2 module
- Honeycomb chassis design
With the interest in Mini-PC growing thanks to the growth being experienced across application feeds like Edge computing and Digital Displays, Intel at the beginning of the year announced the launch of the Jasper Lake processors to provide a more powerful processor for Mini PCs, and China-based mini-PC manufacturer, Newsmay technologies, has tapped up the processors in the new family to power their latest Mini PC; The AC8 Series.
The Jasper lake processors are a more powerful upgrade to the Gemini Lake processors which had dominated the Mini-PC market, and while there have been leaks and hearsays indicating they several manufacturers have a Jasper lake processor-powered Mini-PC in the work, the first one to the market is the AC8 series.
Fitted into a portable 127 x 127 x 48mm chassis, the Mini-PC AC8 comes in 3 flavors which represent 3 different processors options from which users can choose from including; the Intel Jasper Lake Celeron Processors Dual-Core N4505, the Quad Core N5105 (2.0GHz-2.9GHz), or the Intel Pentium Silver Processor N6005 (2.0GHz-3.3GHz), each with different thermal design power options ranging from 6 – 15W TDP.
Irrespective of the processor and thermal design power choice, the Mini-PC AC8 comes with 3 Display Ports with support for VGA DP and HDMI(at up to 4kp60) making it the perfect solution for multi-display applications, 2 SODIMM DDR4 slots which allow RAM expansions up to 32GB, multiple storage options including an M.2 SSD and an SD Card slot, multiple USB ports, multiple communication options including Ethernet, WiFi( 2.4G/5.2G), and Bluetooth 4.2 to mention a few features, all of which comes together to make the Mini-PC AC8 one of the “really complete” mini-PC on the market.
Asides from leveraging the Jasper Lake processors, one of the really cool features of the AC8 for me is the super quiet and cool fanless design. While the fanless design is definitely not new, the AC8 employs a honeycomb design for the top and bottom chassis which gives users the license to push the PC to its limits without worrying about heat.
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What processor options are available for the AC8 Series?
The AC8 comes with three options: Intel Jasper Lake Celeron N4505, Quad Core N5105, or Intel Pentium Silver N6005. -
Can the AC8 Mini-PC expand its RAM?
Yes, it has two SODIMM DDR4 slots that allow RAM expansion up to 32GB. -
Does the AC8 support multiple displays?
Yes, it features three display ports supporting VGA, DP, and HDMI with resolution up to 4kp60. -
How does the AC8 manage heat without a fan?
It uses a super quiet fanless design with a honeycomb structure on the top and bottom chassis to dissipate heat. -
What storage options does the AC8 offer?
The device includes an M.2 SSD slot and an SD Card slot for storage. -
Is the AC8 suitable for Edge computing applications?
Yes, the article notes growing interest in Mini-PCs for Edge computing, which the AC8 supports via its powerful Jasper Lake processors.
