thanks for posting the specs On Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM Keith Smith via PLUG-discuss < plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote:
> > Key Specs: > > Display: 14-inch, options include HD (1366x768) and FHD (1920x1080), > touch and non-touch, with varying brightness and color gamut options. > > Processor: 11th Generation Intel Core (i3, i5, or i7). > Memory: Supports up to 64GB DDR4 RAM. > Storage: One M.2 NVMe SSD slot. > Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics. > Connectivity: Intel Wi-Fi 6 (AX201), Bluetooth 5.2, RJ45 Ethernet port, > USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI 2.0 port, and a universal > audio port. > Operating System: Windows 10 Pro (64-bit) is a common configuration. > Other Features: Optional NFC, fingerprint reader, and Contacted & > Contactless SmartCard reader. > > Sound like a nice setup!! > > > > On 2025-08-18 12:45, Snyder, Alexander J via PLUG-discuss wrote: > > I have a stack of decommissioned business laptops (DELL 5420). You're > > welcome to one of them, if you pay shipping. I'll install whatever OS > > on it that you want, so you can "hit the ground running". > > > > --- > > Thanks, > > Alexander > > > > Sent from my Google Pixel 9 Pro > > > > On Mon, Aug 18, 2025, 10:48 Stephen Partington via PLUG-discuss > > <plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote: > > > >> Something to consider is the refurbished computers listed on Amazon. > >> you can get full i7 desktops for less than 200 > >> > >> On Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM Michael via PLUG-discuss > >> <plug-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org> wrote: > >> > >> thanks, ryan. I'm going to have to go with another (ASUS NUC 14 > >> Pro) that i am putting together at new egg. It is 377 compared with > >> the UM790 which is 493 after I put the guts into it. This leads me > >> to another question: > >> I'm going to put a 500GB ssd and 16GB ram. I don't do anything major > >> with the computer (darktable is about the only thing out of the > >> ordinary that is ran).16GB is the least amount of RAM they sell.With > >> that amount of RAM in modern systems will I need to set up swap > >> space? Or is the (what's it called).... te swap in RAM be > >> sufficient? > >> > >> On Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM Ryan Petris <r...@petris.net> > >> wrote: > >> > >> The best price/performance "NUC"-like machine that I've been able to > >> find is the Minisforum UM790 Pro. It has an 7940HS, USB4, and comes > >> in a barebones confirguration on Amazon for $375. You can either buy > >> variants with included RAM/SSD or you an buy the barebones and add > >> your own. > >> > >> If you just want super cheap and okay performance, like enough to > >> browse the internet and whatnot, look for an N100 or N150 mini pc. > >> > >> On Mon, Aug 18, 2025, at 6:23 AM, Michael via PLUG-discuss wrote: > >> I've figured it out. I went to new egg and they let you assemble it. > >> > >> On Mon, Aug 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM Michael <bmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> > >> I am poor so I was thinking a NUC would be the best option. Can > >> someone help? > >> > >> -- > >> > >> :-)~MIKE~(-: > >> --------------------------------------------------- > >> PLUG-discuss mailing list: PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > >> https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > -- > > > > :-)~MIKE~(-: > > --------------------------------------------------- > > PLUG-discuss mailing list: PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > > https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > > > -- > > A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from > > rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. > > > > Stephen > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > > PLUG-discuss mailing list: PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > > https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > > --------------------------------------------------- > > PLUG-discuss mailing list: PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > > https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list: PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > https://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- :-)~MIKE~(-:
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