CyberGeek Nano J1 Linux Mini PC, Intel N5095A Quad-Core, 4GB RAM, 128GB PCIe SSD, 4K Dual Display, WiFi, Type-C, RJ45, VESA, Ubuntu OS

[Updated: After using this for a couple of weeks, I'm still happy. But, the modest lagginess is a bit more noticeable. If you're one of those people whose blood pressure rises when the driver in front of you is doing 55mph and you want to do 57, you probably should buy a beefier box. You can reduce this effect by using a browser that lets you disable JavaScript on various sites. A lot of this is crap that slows down your machine but produces no value (for you).] My version has Ubuntu (Linux), 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. There are other sizes, and I think you can get it with MS Windows for about $30 extra. I think I paid about $170. The storage is NVMe and quite fast. I haven't benchmarked it, but the RAM seems fast as well. Probably the Celeron CPU is the choke point--four cores and not too fast. It's fine for run of the mill web browsing, and things like videos seem to work without stutter. If you're running a fat web app with lots of JavaScript, it might seem noticeably slow. Probably wouldn't be good for intensive gaming or image/video processing work. The form factor is very nice. There's a fan on the bottom, and it does make an audible sound in a quiet room. Probably similar to some laptops you've used. If there was other background noise, I'm not sure you'd hear it at all. (If you have noise-cancelling headphones, they kill the fan sound entirely.) The fan doesn't seem to be software-controllable. It's delivered with a recent LTS Ubuntu install, ready to set up. If you're paranoid, or just want the latest non-LTS version, it's an easy install from a flash drive. I haven't noticed any odd drivers being needed or anything like that. It's all Intel, aside from the ethernet chip, which is Realtek. Overall, I love it. If you're going to be disappointed by a lack of "snap" under heavier workloads, you might want to be with a more expensive CPU. (Generally, using MS Windows would require more CPU, versus Linux, so take that into account.)

Comes as described, I am a windows user who needed a small system to run things like xschem and geanie, which are for CMOS design and testing of the design respectively and can only be run on Linux. They are somewhat computationally taxing programs, and this machine had absolutely no problem with them. It comes with a bracket as well that you can mount to a wall, under your desk, etc. was really convenient as I don't need any more clutter on my desk, however this thing is small and portable. about the size of a sandwich. It does make a little bit of noise, however it is no louder than a pc setup. just has a bit of a higher pitch because it uses a "squirrel cage" fan design. I guess it has to because of the compact size. In my opinion other reviews exaggerate the sound level a bit. Mine is mounted upside down under a shelf above my monitor, which is not 2 feet away from my head and I am unbothered by it.

Buyer beware. It was a great little product, but we were no longer able to log on.. I've been dealing with global distribution for three weeks with no resolution on a warranty item. Apparently, they do not honor their warranties. They have been reported to Amazon who assures me that they will be contacting them. I'm not bagging on the mini computer. It's the vendor that is difficult to deal with and offers. No resolutions. They had me pay for shipping back a warranty item so that's another $20 that I'm out

So this thing is really cool. I bought a mini-me computer over a year ago and the fan went out. To be clear, this is not the brand it went out on. In fact, besides the fan on the chip, it doesnt have a fan. This thing has been flawless. I loaded Linux Mint on it and it hasnt missed a beat. I would get the 1TB hard drive instead of the 500 gig model like I bought. The more the storage the better I say but nothing and external drive cant handle. Its a matter of preference. Its aslo modular so if craps out, buy a new mini me computer instead of all the peripherals like an all in one has. Great choice. Time will tell but its pretty solid at this point.

Pro: Loved the compact size! Con: Quick Start Guide had an overwhelming number of disclaimers. Pro: It was fast to load and run the internet. Con: Bios use was discouraged, which excluded other Linux versions. Pro: Linux Ubuntu is fast and comparable. Con. Ubuntu software choices were sometimes less than adequate. Con: Ubuntu crashed, as did the software connection. Pro: CyberGeeks suggested fixes, then accepted device return. Pro: A full refund was authorized. Con: Now I have to find another device.

Powerful mini PC. Setup was relatively easy. I had some difficulty finding "Settings" and connecting a BT mouse. Went on line and found a video explaining keyboard commands. Reason? I never used Linux before! Up and running now and I like it! Will continue to learn😊 Great value.

I received my device to replace a 10+ year old Linux machine I had put together, I thought for the price this would be a quick upgrade. Unfortunately the system was unusable out of the box, I reached out to the company and got the "have you tried turning it off and back on again" type of an answer. Essentially they improperly imaged the machine and you couldn't do anything with it as it was. I went back and forth and eventually they stopped replying, unable to provide me with the credentials needed to use the machine as it was imaged. Of course I ultimately was able to install my own image, I've tried different flavors (Ubuntu, Kubuntu and now Linux Mint). They all seem to struggle with media playback at 4k but Linux Mint with Kodi seems to work the best and what I'm going with for now. It is just annoying I've had to mess with this for so long to try to get something working that should have arrived that way. Also, for the tiny size of this system it is loud (fan noise). If I were to do it again I'd go the route I went before, just buy a Shuttle bare bone and add what meets your needs. They're reliable and silent.

Really nice pc. I used Linux years ago but since I needed to use Windows machines for work, I stopped using Linux, but I always wanted to have a Linux set up. This was a very affordable option that allowed me to use a spare monitor and get back into using Linux again. For a small unit, it really has a nice set up and everything worked out of the box. A great little unit for a great little price!

Good purchase, and save a lot of room on my desk.

I've reviewed my original assessment, this is a piece of rubbish, the OS hangs as much as Windows , freezes up totally, it needed a major software upgrade when I got it , it has security issues and now I believe there is an issue with the Bluetooth causing static through my speakers , similar to a faulty microphone, keeps cutting in and out. It also came with the wrong plug, the process of returning was a pain, so I just bent the plugs to fit the socket, that is NOT an issue with the operation, it's just a junk piece of gear, do not purchase !!!