Geekom IT15 Mini PC ZDNET's key takeaways The Geekcom IT 15 Mini PC is available on Amazon for $1,100.
This tiny form-factor PC has plenty of power to spare for everyday tasks.
The only downside is that the IT15 doesn't have a dedicated GPU. $899 at Amazon
I've always enjoyed a mini PC, and any time I can cobble together a system with a tiny form factor, I feel like a kid at Christmas. The latest mini to grace my desktop was the Geekcom IT 15 Mini PC, a truly diminutive machine with a healthy selection of I/O.
This device measures 4.5 x 4.5 x 2 inches, so it's not only small, but it also includes a VESA mount so you can attach it to the back of your monitor to resemble an all-in-one.
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But, for me, however, the biggest selling point is the power. Although it's not built for serious gaming or number crunching, for typical use cases, this small PC has more than enough power.
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My experience
After unboxing the IT 15 Mini PC, I attached it to a spare monitor and keyboard. When I booted it up, I was sadly greeted by Windows 11. Yeah, not a fan. I went ahead and walked through the setup, which took far too long, and then did what you probably expected I would do.
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