This modular Ryzen 7 8845HS mini PC fits atop a storage & I/O docking station - Liliputing

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The Ninkear MBOX 8 Pro is a mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS processor and plenty of ports that offer support for up to three displays and two wired network connections (thanks to 2.5 GbE and Gigabit Ethernet ports).

What makes this mini PC unusual though is a modular design that basically splits the body of the computer in half. Most of the key components are in a small module that rests on top of a docking station that houses most of the computer’s ports. Based on promotional pictures, it looks like the idea is you can leave the docking station in place and take the rest of the computer with you when you go.

The upper section of the computer features the processor, 32GB of DDR5-6400 memory, and a 1TB PCIe 3.0 SSD as well as two USB Type-C ports. It has a plastic body with a metal mesh perforated with holes for ventilation.

There’s also a fan inside the case for active cooling, a wireless card with support for WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, and an RGB LED illuminated triangle in one corner that glows to provide power status information.

Since there are two USB-C ports in the top portion of the computer, you could use this as a standalone mini PC. But you can also snap it magnetically in place atop the expansion dock where a series of connectors will provide access to additional ports including:

The expansion base also has room inside for an additional SSD.

Ninkear says the upper section of the computer measures 99 x 99 x 37mm (3.9″ x 3.9″ x 1.46″) while the expansion base is 99 x 99 x 25mm (3.9″ x 3.9″ x 1″). Both portions together measure 65mm (2.56″) high and weigh 483 grams (1.06 pounds).

The Ninkear M8 Pro sort of reminds me of the Khadas Mind of modular mini PCs, but the Khadas system uses an external PCIe connector to offer support for high-speed accessories like external graphics docks. Ninkear’s little computer, meanwhile, really just feels like a standard mini PC that’s been cut in (not quite) half.

Is that as useful? I’m not really sure. But it is always nice to see PC makers try something a little different.

The Ninkear MBOX 8 Pro is available from Bangood for $635 or from the Ninkear website for $719.

via AndroidPC.es

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