Features of mini computer host
A mini computer can also be called a mini host, a mini computer host, a thin client (HTPC), a minicomputer, a cloud terminal or a miniPC. Some people like to call it a desktop computer. It is a small size, low power consumption, and ultra-quiet , High-performance, stylish and beautiful computer mainframe, mini computer has the basic attributes and performance of traditional desktop mainframe.
1. Compact and portable: compactness is the biggest feature of a mini computer. Its volume is generally 1/30 of the volume of a traditional desktop host, equivalent to the thickness of a 130-page book, and its length and width are as large as A5 paper. For example, Datang’s mini computer is called a "book computer" because the mainframe looks like a book quietly standing on the table. Of course, there are also smaller hosts on the market, such as a computer stick, which is equivalent to the size of a USB flash drive. The mini computer is very convenient to carry, and it can even be carried anywhere directly in the trouser pocket, bringing greater work and life. Convenience.
2. Save space and resources: The mini computer has a compact size, can stand or lie down, and can be fixed by a rack. It can be placed in any small corner of the table at will, or it can be fixed with a special rack behind the monitor or video screen, for the current office or Home life frees up broader space resources, and also a clean and tidy space on the desktop. In modern life, resources are limited, housing prices and land rents continue to rise, office equipment, household appliances, etc. are also increasingly requiring miniature shapes, and mini computers are also catering to people's needs.
3. Fashionable and beautiful: Most of the traditional large desktop hosts have an old-fashioned shape that can no longer meet the aesthetic needs of modern people. The stylish design of mini computers, coupled with small and exquisite design, is very good whether it is placed on a desk, living room or study. It has a sense of art and brings a more enjoyable experience to life and work.
4. Low power consumption, energy saving and power saving: Mini computers use low-power processors, and the thermal design power consumption TDP is generally around 10W-17W, while the average power consumption of traditional large desktop hosts is 100W~150W, which is the power consumption of mini computers. 10 times or more.
5. Silent and environmental protection: The rumbling noise of traditional large desktop computers has seriously affected the experience of computer workers, game players and home life. In this living space where pollution sources are ubiquitous, people can no longer bear more pollution . Due to the fanless heat dissipation design of the mini computer, the whole machine can achieve zero noise during operation. It brings a quiet experience of work and life, and has been deeply loved by people.
6. Strong performance: The performance of mini computers has become mature. After several years of exploration and accumulation, most mini computers can meet 70% of users' basic needs such as office, entertainment, industrial control, display and playback, although most mini computers It is still a centralized display design, but some high-profile mini-computers with independent display are not inferior in overall performance.
7. Safety and stability: Due to the small size of the mini computer, the high degree of integration of the motherboard, and the very compact design and layout of components and chips, most mini computers can achieve long-term stable operation, and it is not easy to affect the operation of the whole machine due to individual hardware problems or The situation of interruption or even damage to the whole machine, while the traditional large desktop host is prone to compatibility or instability of individual components, which affects the operation of the whole machine due to the large number of superimposed various hardware.
8. Easy to update and maintain: The mini computer is small and portable, and it is very convenient in terms of software update or hardware update. If you need to expand the memory and hard disk, you only need to open the cover of the mini computer with a screwdriver. The internal motherboard structure and hardware of the chassis are clear at a glance. The replacement is quite convenient. If there is a problem with the host and need to be repaired, girls, children, and the elderly can easily take it out of the store or send it back to the manufacturer for repair.
9. High performance-price ratio: In addition to Intel’s own micro-PCs, the prices are very high, and the prices of other brands of mini-computers are very close to the people, usually within 1,000 to 3,000 yuan, and the price of a higher configuration is generally not more than 5,000 yuan. This frees up a lot of space for DIY users to a certain extent.
In appearance, other ordinary desktop hosts are large, but mini computer hosts are small; and in terms of hardware configuration, ordinary desktop hosts have independent CPU, memory, hard disk, etc., while mini computer hosts are "zero" terminals, no CPU, and no hard disk. , No memory, generally the chip is solid design; and the difference in operating system, ordinary desktop hosts generally have xp, win2003, win7, win2008, and mini computer hosts generally do not have systems, and if there are some, they are also very small embedded Style system. The working principle of the mini computer host is to install on the computer host through its own virtualization software, and use the resources of the PC computer host to create multiple virtualized desktop systems. Multiple users are allowed to use different accounts to log in to a PC at the same time. With the help of the multi-user environment design at the bottom of the Windows operating system, each user can have a completely independent desktop environment. Data and user settings between different accounts can be completely isolated. For users, there is no difference between using a virtual desktop and a PC. It shares the resources of the host computer (or server), but it is independent of each other.