{"id":2441,"date":"2013-09-13T07:41:47","date_gmt":"2013-09-13T11:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.linuxmint.com\/?p=2441"},"modified":"2013-09-16T06:10:36","modified_gmt":"2013-09-16T10:10:36","slug":"the-mintbox-2-is-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.linuxmint.com\/?p=2441","title":{"rendered":"The MintBox 2 is available!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The MintBox 2 is now available and can be ordered from CompuLab at http:\/\/fit-pc.com\/web\/products\/mintbox\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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The MintBox 2 will also soon become available from Amazon.com and Amazon.de for US and European customers.<\/p>\n

Overview of the MintBox 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

The MintBox 2 is a mini-computer which connects to TVs or computer monitors via HDMI or DisplayPort. It comes with 8 USB ports as well as in\/out audio jacks, eSATA, Ethernet, Wifi and Bluetooth so you can connect it easily to any network or device.<\/p>\n

The unit feels very special and very unique. It’s small, about the size of a router, so it fits behind your keyboard, your TV and it’s easy to bring with you anywhere you go.<\/p>\n

It’s extremely sturdy and completely silent. There is no plastic, the case is entirely made of solid die-cast\u00a0aluminum and acts as a heat sink, so there are no fans inside of it.<\/p>\n

It boasts 4 times the processing power of the previous generation and comes with a 5 years warranty.<\/p>\n

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The MintBox 2 shines by its versatility. Its form-factor provides a fantastic compromise between desktop computing and mobility. It’s as if your desktop environment could come with you. A desk, a chair and a large screen is all you need. Connect a full size keyboard to the unit and there you are: operational and fully productive anywhere you go.<\/p>\n

The MintBox 2 was previewed in June: http:\/\/blog.linuxmint.com\/?p=2383<\/a> . We’ll soon post a full in-depth review.<\/p>\n

Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

CPU: Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i5-3337U Processor (dual-core 64 bit, 3M Cache, 1.80 GHz up to 2.70 GHz, 17W TDP)
\nIntegrated GPU: Intel\u00ae HD Graphics 4000 with dynamic frequency up to 1.1 GHz
\nChipset: Mobile Intel\u00ae HM76 Express Chipset
\nMemory: 4 GB DDR3 upgradable up to 16 GB
\nMain storage: Internal 500 GB 2.5\u201d hard disk (upgradable)
\nOperating system: Linux Mint 15 \u201cOlivia\u201d 64 bit<\/p>\n

Extra storage: mSATA socket + 2x eSATA ports
\nDisplay: HDMI 1.4a 1920 x 1200 + DisplayPort 1.1a 2560 x 1600 dual-head
\nAudio: S\/PDIF 7.1 channels + stereo line-out \/ mic
\nNetworking: 2x Gbit Ethernet
\nWireless networking: 802.11b\/g\/n dual antenna up to 150 Mbps + Bluetooth 4.0
\nUSB: 2x USB 3.0 + 6x USB 2.0
\nSerial: RS232 full-UART
\nExpansion: Full-size mini-PCIe (shared with mSATA) + half-size mini-PCIe (used for WLAN)<\/p>\n

Enclosure: Passively cooled fanless die-cast aluminum case
\nDimensions: 19 cm (w) x 16 cm (l) x 4 cm (h)
\nWeight: 1150g
\nInput voltage: 10V \u2013 15V DC (12V PSU 100V-240V AC included)
\nPower consumption: 10W \u2013 26W
\nOperating temperature: 0\u00b0C \u2013 50\u00b0C
\nWarranty: 5 years (2 years for the hard disk)<\/p>\n

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