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This cheap and tiny laptop packs some serious firepower, but there's a catch
11.6-inch SZYIYUN laptop - $249.00 from AliExpress
(£195.27/AU$350.20)
Chinese manufacturer SZYIYUN has attempted to revive the famous Netbook with this tiny 11.6-inch laptop. The machine packs plenty of firepower - with an Intel Celeron J4105 CPU, Â 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD - but other features betray its budget nature.View Deal
About 13 years ago, ASUS kickstarted the Netbook revolution that saw the launch of a pint-sized laptop (with an equally small price tag) able to run Linux or Windows XP. The EEE PC was the first of a series of devices that introduced the joys of untethered mobile computing to millions.
Fast forward to 2020 and a small Chinese company, SZYIYUN, wants to do the same with a curious unnamed machine. The device's price tag ($249.00/£195.27/AU$350.20) is reminiscent of the first Netbooks, but its innards are significantly more powerful.
The laptop packs 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, compared to the 512MB RAM and 8GB onboard storage that featured in the first EEE PC. The SZYIYUN processor, a Celeron J4105, is also an order of magnitude faster than the Celeron CPU that powered ASUS’ pioneering laptop.
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Available in pink, black and white, the SZYIYUN machine draws further comparison to the Netbook thanks to its 11.6-inch screen, which has a rather large bezel - like its forebears - and weighs less than 1kg (similar to the LG Gram 14).
The rest of the specification includes a TN display with a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution (probably the only weak spot), two USB ports, an HDMI connector, audio jack, 802.11n, microSD card reader and battery life of up to five hours.
Just bear in mind, this laptop is stereotypically entry level, made entirely of plastic, and features a rather small touchpad that could frustrate some users.
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Bear in mind
- If this product comes from mainland China, it will take at least a month to reach either the US or the UK (and potentially more). You may be levied a tax either directly or through the courier.
- If you've managed to get hold of a cheaper product with equivalent specifications, in stock and brand new, let us know and we'll tip our hat to you.
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This iconic gaming console wants you to work while playing
Read MoreAfter releasing its first new gaming console in 28 years back in June, Atari has announced that the Atari VCS now supports Google Workspace so that gamers now have the option to work as well as play on its small form-factor PC.
With the addition of Google Workspace, Atari VCS owners can now easily access Gmail, Google Calendar, Sheets, Slides, Docs and Google Drive all from their living room in between play sessions.
Google's online collaboration software can be accessed right from the Atari VCS dashboard and users can make changes to their documents using either the Atari VCS Companion app or a mouse and keyboard.
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However, if you want a full PC experience on the Atari VCS, the console's PC mode allows you to install Windows 10 or Linux and while unconfirmed by Atari, several users have even managed to get Windows 11 up and running on the device.
Work or play
As the Atari VCS is the only video gaming system with Chrome built-in, it's a true two-in-one device that can be used for both work and play. The system also features a compact chassis that can be tucked away in an entertainment center under your TV or set up on your office desk without taking up too much space.
In terms of the device's hardware, the Atari VCS features an AMD Raven Ridge 2 APU, an AMD Ryzen GPU, 32GB of eMMC storage and 8GB of DDR4 RAM. However, the RAM is upgradeable and thanks to the inclusion of an internal M.2 slot, you can add a larger M.2 SSD for even more storage.
The Atari VCS is available in two configurations: the Atari VCS Onyx Base System for $299 and the Atari VCS Black Walnut All-In Bundle for $399. Since the device supports a wide range of existing controllers including Microsoft's Xbox controller and both Sony's DualShock and DualSense controllers, you can save a bit by opting for the base model though you will miss out on using Atari's new Classic Joystick.
Whether you just want to play some retro video games in your living room or are looking for a game console with Google Workspace support and full PC functionality, check out our full Atari VCS review to see if Atari's latest console could be the perfect work from home device for you.
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