Beelink ME Mini PC, Desktop NAS Intel N150 16G LPDDR5, 1TB...

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"This little computer packs a punch despite its small size! I bought it to replace my old Intel NUC mini PC from 2014, which ran well for over a decade. Right out of the box, it impressed me with its speed and performance.I didn’t care about the preinstalled Windows 11—I didn’t even bother setting it up. After confirming it booted fine, I went straight to installing Ubuntu Server. The process was seamless, with no need to hunt for drivers or troubleshoot. After the install, I added the latest Docker engine and easily launched a preconfigured container using Docker Compose. Testing Intel’s iGPU passthrough with my Plex server container was a highlight—it transcodes 1080p video in under a second over WiFi, outpacing a similar mini PC running an AMD Ryzen 7 2825U.The build quality is solid, and it’s so quiet you’d barely know it’s running, even when transcoding and streaming video. It comes with two PCIe slots for M.2 SSDs, leaving room for future storage upgrades, which is a big plus. My only gripe is the built-in NIC, which is limited to 1G. Considering that 2.5G and even 10G NICs are becoming more common and affordable these days, it feels a bit outdated. After receiving this one and having set it up already, I later found a similar model from GMKtec that included a 2.5G NIC. I could return it but I chose to stick with this one to avoid the hassle of returning it.If you’re looking for a fast, compact mini PC, this is a great option. Just keep an eye out for models with a 2.5G NIC if network speed is a priority for you!"