Sure, let’s dive into this MSI adventure in a way that’s as raw and real as it gets. Buckle up.
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Alright, so here I am, tinkering with tech stuff again. MSI, a name that probably means graphics cards to most, has been my go-to for ages. Could I count the times I’ve shoved their gear into my rig? Probably not. But here’s the kicker—they’re doing mini PCs now. Who knew, right?
I heard about MSI’s jump into the compact arena after a mate pointed it out. These budget gaming laptops of theirs are no secret, pop up every holiday sale like clockwork. Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday—you name it. Accessible for the cash-strapped gamer. But, mini PCs? Totally blindsided me.
So I ended up at MSI’s London digs. Fancy a trip to a tech office? Not the worst way to spend the day. Wouldn’t you know it—they’ve got these new AI-driven mini PCs. “Cubi,” they’re calling them, like cute little cubes of computing power. MSI Cubi NUC A1 1UM and AI+ 2MG. Rolls off the tongue, yeah?
But quick, backtrack. Intel kicked off this NUC (Next Unit of Computing) trend back in 2013. Small, efficient, yada yada. Fast forward, and now lots are on this bandwagon, each with a twist. MSI’s got its Lunar…no, Meteor…wait, what? Oh right, Lunar Lake and Meteor Lake processors in these tiny Preactiv things. Fancy chips in tiny boxes.
Picture a mini PC. Now add in Thunderbolt 4, stick it in a compact cube. It’s got the usual versatility—you get it. But MSI claims there’s something special. Haven’t quite figured out what yet.
By the way, tiny detail, but these Cubi things are chasing zero plastic. No plastic bags or ties in the packaging. Gotta appreciate the sustainability nod—even if it’s baby steps. Think Gökhan at MSI gets a kick outta telling that story.
Anyway—wait, where was I? Oh yeah! You can connect four monitors to the teensy Cubi NUC A1 1UMG. Yep, four. Quad desk setup or digital menu board at your local diner. Take your pick. All in all, these are snazzy enterprise picks, probably not so much your average Joe’s daily driver.
But, for kicks, MSI’s pushing a ready-to-go version for $949.99. Pretty penny, but it’s got guts. Intel chip, decent RAM. Core this, ultra that. And I’m just here wondering who else is lining up to nab one because it’s officially not just a laptop world anymore. Thank goodness.
Oh, and MSI’s Cubi even sports a cheeky fingerprint scanner. CSI: Mini PC Edition, anyone? Results are in; this little box is tempting!
So there you have it. Mini PCs from MSI, not just wishful thinking or vaporware. They’re real, tangible, and ready to roll out.
Feeling optimistic. MSI, you might just be onto something. More Copilot+ options, fewer cables, it’s the future we’ve been promised in sleek little boxes. Keep an eye out.
