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This Windows mini PC made me question why I still use a full-size desktop in 2025

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Acer Veriton NUC AI PC ZDNET's key takeaways The Acer Veriton NUC AI PC is currently on sale for $829.

This mini PC has a very small footprint, while offering multi-monitor support, robust cooling, and smooth performance.

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My world largely revolves around laptops; I've spent most of my personal and professional life using them. As a result, mini PCs have mostly been an afterthought, although I've always been curious about their capabilities. Could a tiny desktop offer the same level of satisfaction to pull me away from the notebook form factor?

I confronted that question head on when I recently tested the Acer Veriton NUC AI PC, a tiny Copilot PC designed for businesses.

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I'll be honest: I don't plan to ditch laptops anytime soon. However, Acer's mini machine made a very compelling case. I can absolutely see myself adding one of these PCs to my setup in the near future. If you're looking for a new computer, there are certainly reasons to consider a mini PC. Here's why.

Small but mighty

As you can see, the Veriton PC is tiny, measuring just 5.16 x 5.16 x 1.69 inches and weighing about a pound. It's basically a tenth of the size of my big PC tower. I've eaten sandwiches bigger than this.

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