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PiPO X8 Mini PC/Tablet Hybrid Appears for Sale

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Just a few days after the unusual PiPO X8 Mini PC/Tablet Hybrid was shown off at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair, it has now appeared for sale.

PiPO X8 Technical Specifications

Thanks to the GeekBuying listing, the specs are below:

  • Chipset: Intel Baytrail quad core processor with Intel HD graphics (Z3736F)
  • RAM: 2 GB DDR3
  • Storage: 32 GB internal storage + micro SD slot
  • Video & Audio Output: HDMI, 3.5mm Audio
  • Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 10/100 Ethernet
  • USB: 4x USB 2.0 port
  • Other Features: Power button, Integrated Speakers, 1 year Office 365 subscription.
  • OS: Dual-Boot: Windows 8.1 with Bing/Android 4.4
  • Power Supply: 12v 2.4A

The listing reviews a quite a few more bits of information about this unique device.

Firstly, the PiPO X8 will be dual boot, offering both Windows 8.1 with Bing and Android 4.4. At this stage, I am unsure about PiPO’s implementation for switching between the two operating systems. If anyone has experience with PiPO’s dual boot tablets, please let us know in the comments as I suspect it will be the same.

Furthermore, as I had suspected previously, it comes with the 1 year Office 365 subscription so it looks like the addition of the touchscreen has once again made the device eligible for Microsoft’s free tablet licences.

Unfortunately, the price is higher than anticipated, coming in at under $150.

If you’re interested in buying this unique device, GeekBuying now have it available. Click here to get the latest price.

Alternatively, it’s available from GearBest.

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PiPO X8 is a Windows mini PC with a built-in touchscreen

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The PiPO X8 is a Windows mini PC that features a built-in touchscreen. PiPO have been making waves recently thanks to the incredibly successful PiPO X7 which we’ve reviewed, which essentially started the trend of cheap Windows mini PCs that we’ve grown to love.

Read morePiPO X8 is a Windows mini PC with a built-in touchscreen

Ainol Mini PC Review: Windows Mini PC & Powerbank Hybrid

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The Ainol Mini PC is the first Windows PC from the tablet maker Ainol. Despite similar specifications to rivals like the VOYO Mini PC and MINIX Z64, it brings unique features such as a 7000mAh battery pack, letting you charge your gadgets on the go.

Read moreAinol Mini PC Review: Windows Mini PC & Powerbank Hybrid

PiPO X7S Dual Boot Windows Android Box Released

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Those of you who follow this website would no doubt of heard of the PiPO X7 – the quad core Intel Windows PC that was essentially the first on the market to combine Windows 8.1 with Bing into an affordable box. PiPO have released already announced a follow up. Called the PiPO X7S, PiPO’s new mini PC seems to leverage the same hardware as its predecessor but has a few new tricks up its sleeve.

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Firstly, it is capable of dual booting Windows 8.1 and Android 4.4, which is a massive boon for power users like myself.

Secondly, it also comes in a new gold enclosure, which is either a pro or a con depending on your personal tastes.

I’m not sure if there are any internal changes over the PiPO X7 but as soon as I know more, I’ll post an update.

PiPO X7 Technical Specifications

  • Chipset: Intel Baytrail quad core processor with Intel HD graphics (Z3736F)
  • RAM: 2 GB DDR3
  • Storage: 32 GB eMMC + micro SD slot up to 64GB
  • Video & Audio Output: HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm Audio
  • Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 10/100 Ethernet
  • USB: 4x USB 2.0 port
  • Other Features: Power button, 1 Year Office 365 Subscription
  • OS: Windows 8.1 with Bing (32-bit)

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Our PiPO X7 review was favorable, with the device doing an excellent job running Windows and various common applications. The Intel Z3736F is a solid performed processor and the device should be more than capable of playing movies, web browsing and casual games as we saw when testing it’s predecessor, so I expect we’ll see similar performance here.

The PiPO X7S is available to order from GeekBuying. Click here for more information.

Alternatively, it’s also available from GearBest. Use coupon “PIPOX7S” to get it for just $112.99.

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Ainol Mini PC Impressions: Tiny Windows PC & Powerbank

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The Ainol Mini PC is the first Windows PC from the tablet maker Ainol. Whilst it shares many specs with devices such as its rivals like to VOYO Mini PC and MINIX NEO Z64, it has a few tricks up its sleeves. Unique to the Ainol is its USB 3.0 port and 7000mAh battery pack, allowing it to run without being connected to power as well as charge your gadgets on the go.

Read moreAinol Mini PC Impressions: Tiny Windows PC & Powerbank

MINIX NEO Z64 Review: An Excellent Quadcore Windows Mini PC

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The MINIX NEO Z64 is a quadcore Intel mini PC by famed mini PC manufacturer MINIX. Whilst MINIX have traditionally played in the Android Mini PC space with popular devices such as the X8-H Plus, the MINIX NEO Z64 breaks the mold by coming in both Android and Windows variants. I was fortunate enough to review the Windows Edition, also known as the MINIX NEO Z64W.

Read moreMINIX NEO Z64 Review: An Excellent Quadcore Windows Mini PC