# Miniscule Desktop Computers The HP Pavilion Mini PC Was Introduced At CES 2015 By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-mini References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/hp-stream-pavilion-mini-desktop-pcs/35440/) & [store.hp](http://store.hp.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ContentView?storeId=10151&eSpotName=HPPavilionMini&catalogId=10051&langId=-1) The Pavilion Mini miniature desktop computer, outed by HP at CES 2015, is a high-end introduction compared to the Stream Mini machine. This system offers users a choice of either [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m9) Pentium or [Core i3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-state-cooled-pc) processors, and either 4 GB or 8 GB of RAM. Unlike its low-end sibling the Stream Mini, the Pavilion Mini doesn't focus on cloud storage but rather uses internal storage, with users able to choose between 500 GB or 1 TB of hard disk drive space. The Pavilion Mini offers the same ports at the Stream Mini -- four USB 3.0 ports, a 3.5-mm headphone jack, an HDMI port and a [DisplayPort](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx-7900-gre). In terms of price, users can expect to spend either $320 or $450 depending on the chosen configuration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 Pcs:** PCs are getting smaller and more powerful, offering a new level of mobility and convenience for users. - **Internal Storage:** The focus on internal storage is becoming more prevalent as cloud computing may not always be a practical option. - **Affordable High-end Computing:** With the availability of smaller components, high-end computing is becoming more accessible and affordable. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Computer Hardware:** Smaller and more powerful PCs are a driving force in the computer hardware industry, promoting innovation in design and functionality. - **Data Storage:** Innovations in internal storage technology are driving the data storage industry towards new possibilities and opportunities. - **Consumer Electronics:** As consumers seek more affordable high-end computing solutions, the consumer electronics industry can capitalize on this trend to offer smaller, more powerful devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m9.md) - [Diminutive Design-Conscious Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onestudios-p1.md) - [Cost-Effective Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-it8.md) - [High-Power Compact PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-ultracompact-pcs.md) - [Robust Palm-Sized PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-cubi-5-12m.md) - [Affordable No-Frills Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamrui-ak1plus.md) - [Compact Powerful Performance Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uh125-pro.md) - [Compact Creative Professional PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-ideacentre-mini.md) - [Modular Mini Computer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khadas-mind.md)