# Miniature Fanless Computers The MintBox Mini Will Appeal to Linux Loyalists By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mintbox-mini References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/compulab-linux-mint-mintbox-mini/35664/) & [fit-pc](http://www.fit-pc.com/web/products/mintbox-mini/) The MintBox Mini is a tiny Linux-powered computer created by CompuLab, the Israeli manufacturer of small fanless computers. This computer is a fifth of the size of the original MintBox which was launched in 2012. It is equipped with a quad-core processor and solid state storage. This computer is sure to appeal to Linux loyalists. As far as connectivity is concerned, this is provided in the form of Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, a trio of USB 2.0 ports as well as two USB 3.0 ports, a microSD reader, audio jack and two HDMI ports. The MintBox Mini will be available in the second quarter of this year for $215, and will come with a 5 year warranty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Miniature Fanless Computers:** The MintBox Mini is a small Linux-powered computer that is sure to appeal to Linux loyalists. - **Increased Connectivity Options:** The MintBox Mini offers a variety of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, USB ports, and HDMI ports. - **Affordable Yet Powerful Computing:** The MintBox Mini provides a quad-core processor and solid-state storage at an affordable price of $215. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Hardware:** The MintBox Mini represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the computer hardware industry by offering a small, fanless, and affordable computing solution. - **Operating Systems:** The MintBox Mini caters to Linux loyalists, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity in the operating systems industry by providing a dedicated Linux-powered mini computer. - **Electronics Retail:** The launch of the MintBox Mini with its compact size, powerful specifications, and attractive price point presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the electronics retail industry for selling small, affordable yet feature-rich computers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reliable Widely-Compatible Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-s12-pro.md) - [Low-Cost Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m9.md) - [Powerfully Efficient Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-mini-pc.md) - [Durably Fanless Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fanless-mini-pcs.md) - [Cost-Effective Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-it8.md) - [Budget-Friendly Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picobox-lite.md) - [Modular Mini Computer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khadas-mind.md) - [Industrial-Grade Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4x4-box-7840.md) - [Airflow-Focused Productivity PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nucbox-k1.md)