# Miniature Desktop Computers The HP Stream Mini Was Introduced At CES 2015 By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stream-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 Stream Mini by [HP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/27-inch-all-in-one) is a desktop computer, introduced at CES 2015, that offers a low price point and is focused on cloud storage functionality. This low-end computing machine is powered by an [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m9) Celeron 2957U processor with 2 GB RAM. The Windows 8.1-equipped machine offers 200 GB of [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minisforum-m1) OneDrive Storage for two years, in addition to 32 GB of solid state drive storage. This effectively makes it a competitor for the Google Chrome operating system-powered Chromebox machine. At $180, the HP Stream Mini is eminently affordable. The price also includes a $25 Windows Store gift card, which will help you get the machine up and running and load it with apps, music and all kinds of other content. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 10% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Affordable Desktop Computers:** The trend of creating desktop computers with lower price points and cloud storage functionality allows for increased accessibility to technology for those on a budget. - **Increased Cloud Integration:** The incorporation of cloud storage functionality in desktop computers allows for more convenient access and organization of data and files. - **Competition with Chrome OS:** The release of low-cost desktop computers, like the HP Stream Mini, with similar cloud storage functionality to the Google Chrome operating system-powered Chromebox machine, presents a significant disruption to the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Computer Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the computer industry have an opportunity to target budget-conscious consumers by creating low-priced desktop computers with cloud storage functionality. - **Cloud Storage Services:** Companies that provide cloud storage services have the opportunity to partner with computer manufacturers and integrate their services into low-cost desktop computers to increase accessibility for consumers. - **Operating System Development:** Developers of operating systems, like Google with Chrome OS, have the opportunity to innovate and improve their cloud storage functionality to maintain market share in the face of low-cost desktop computers with similar features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morefine-m9.md) - [Enterprise-Grade Mini PC Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-pro-micro-desktop.md) - [Budget-Friendly Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picobox-lite.md) - [Cloud-Focused Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohacloud-pc.md) - [Affordable No-Frills Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kamrui-ak1plus.md) - [Micro-Sized Computer Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aoostar-nex-395.md) - [Low-Power Business-Ready Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beelink-eq12.md) - [Compact Powerful Performance Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uh125-pro.md) - [Design-Conscious Mini Desktop PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-mini-pc-am03.md)