MeLE Fanless Mini PC Stick PCG02, N100 Compute Stick with Windows 11 Pro, 8GB 128GB Micro Desktop Computer, Full Functional USB-C, Gigabit Ethernet BT5.1 on Business Office Industrial IoT Home

This is a highly compact (about the size of a TV remote), very low power usage (only 15W max.) computer. I got it with the max 8GB RAM for this Celeron J4125 Processor and it came with Windows 10 Pro at the time. (Aug. 2021) It's not meant to be a powerhouse. It works well for a basic home file server and 2nd computer that runs better than a Virtual Machine. I could have used 4GB RAM, but 8GB allows me to actually use it as a 2nd computer without needing to swap memory to the SSD. It has about the same performance as an old Surface Pro 3 tablet with an Intel i5-4300 with 8GB. It would probably run a little faster if it had a fan so it doesn't get throttled, but it's sufficient for my needs as a file server with a few USB external disks plugged into it. Since it's only powered by 15Watts, you'll need a powered hub to run two USB external portable 2.5" disks, but it works fine with a single USB 2.5" disk and a USB stick. 3.5" external disks have their own power source, so they'll work without issues. I set up the system first on the back of my TV and enabled RDP, then moved it off the TV and placed it where I could attach disk drives and run as a file server and leave it "hidden" from view. Since it has no fan, it's quiet. The only sounds come from the external disk drives. I gain access through Remote Desktop and remote Powershell if I need to use the system. Why didn't I get a RAID unit instead? A RAID as a file server is not a backup. You'd still need a 2nd unit, or a much larger single external disk for a backup. I rather spend that money on more individual disk drives and make backup copies. Most home RAID are also insecure, since they're linux systems that don't get regular updates, unless it's Synology. The rest can get easily hacked because of outdated Linux systems. RAID has its uses, but for most home systems, it's unnecessary. There are 3 reasons to get RAID: 1. Speed - More disks = more speed - I don't really need it for home 2. Uptime - if 1 disk fails, the unit remains up - My home system isn't under 24/7 usage and I have backups that I can easily swap to if it ever came to that. I usually have a replacement in 3-5 years time, well before it fails. 3. Capacity - I'm not storing hundreds of TB. They sell up to 20 TB disks now. 16TB is probably the cheapest $/TB right now (11/2022) and my older 12TB (back when it was the best $/TB) is still more than sufficient for my home needs. Hopefully, in 2-4 years time, they'll have a more powerful unit that I can upgrade to. They're silent, and use very little electricity.

Stick it in your pocket and go. A little smaller than my cellphone. Windows 11 comes installed, but I booted from Linux Fedora37 microSD card and everything works. The ethernet works. The wifi works. The sound works. The external microSD card slot is handy for extra storage. I have a 4k monitor, but I haven't tried it with this yet. It works with my 2k monitor ( 2560x1440 ) at 60Hz. There are certain trips this is very handy for. You obviously need to have a mouse, keyboard and monitor. But if you are going some place that already has all these things ( work, my parents house ) then why lug a laptop around? You could even use most modern modern televisions as a monitor in a pinch. Cons: It doesn't have built-in speakers, so you will need speakers if you want sound (music). The Celeron CPU isn't the fastest, but I knew that when I bought it. It only has two USB ports, I can buy a USB hub, so that isn't really a big deal. This is the 128GB disk model. If I buy another I will get the 256 or 512GB model. The HDMI monitor cable that comes with it only about 10 inches long. But that works for most situations. It comes with a type USB type C power adapter. All in all, very happy with it. I will likely buy another (with a larger hard drive).

I've been a satisfied owner of this PC stick since May 2021. It's very easy to connect my Bluetooth devices to the computer, and its miniscule size makes it very convenient to save space and when you need to move it around. I haven't had any major problems with it since I started using it. Even my transition from Windows 10 to 11 was quite smooth and I have been able to keep using it as I did before. It accomplishes all the things I would want a PC to do, including streaming videos, movies, and shows, talking with friends on Discord, Twitter, etc., and playing some games I've installed. Regarding games, don't expect this to be a high-end machine you can use to run games like The Last Of Us or Resident Evil Village, but it has been able to run games like Minecraft and Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (on low settings) quite fluidly, and it's also worked well for older titles like Star Wars Battlefront II (2005) as well as PSP emulation via PPSSPP. The only reason I give this PC stick four stars instead of five is because having only two USB ports feels rather limiting, since I own a USB DVD player and an adapter for my old PS2 controller, and I like to have as much storage for my computer as possible. So I had to buy a couple USB hubs to connect so I could use all of my devices. Overall, however, this is a very good PC stick for the average user and I would gladly recommend it.

I find it’s really handy to have a PC as part of a home theater. I was using a stick PC with 2gb RAM and an Atom processor, and 2gb RAM was just not enough. CPU and RAM regularly pegged at 80-100%. This PC is a huge improvement. For web browsing and media watching, it’s perfect. The 8GB RAM is great, and the Celeron processor is so much more responsive than the Atom. Extremely handy to have Ethernet port built in, and two USB ports are also really handy. It’s slightly larger than the Atom stick PC, but no matter. And with no fan, it’s silent. It will even run windows 11! Very happy with this purchase, this is an ideal small and simple PC for the home theater. I rated support as 5 stars because a rating was required, but I never had to use support. Giving them the benefit of the doubt.

I had given up on seeing compute sticks again, so this device was a pleasant surprise. It won't win any speed contents - it's about as slow as a Windows 11 computer can be while still being usable. But it's itty bitty, and works nicely to drive a display.

I bought two of these to install behind TVs as they are so small. One had a faulty video connector, but it was replaced without a problem. They come with the full windows and I have installed various programs including VPN. Both have been working well and I would buy again. Sorry to have to update this review. After one year both PC Sticks because faulty. They run very hot which presumably didn't help. The video became very slow and eventually unwatchable. This happened on both of the PCs at about the same time. So I am changing my 'buy' recommendation to ' fine for one year only'.

The bulk of the reviews that are posted for this little stick computer are generally quite positive and I would certainly have to concur. It is a great little unit and it was just what the doctor ordered for my application. It's performance was better than I expected and it worked perfectly for me. HOWEVER, here's the rub. I have purchased 2 of these computers and have sent both back for having died within 30 days of the purchase ! When the first one died, I sent it back and replaced it with a new one. I just figured that "Oh Well - I got a dud". But Twice??!! I would really like to replace this one with the same thing, but I got the message. These little critters just don't last - at least not for me. I'm replacing this second one with something else. Anyway, that has been my experience and I wanted to share it. I'm sorry it didn't pan out. I really liked the unit. If you decide to buy it then I would DEFINITELY recommend the extended warranty! I think you would be foolish not to get it. OK - there you have it!! Good luck. I hope this helped.

This was the 8 GB RAM /128 GB windows 10 Model. It was a great little stick computer which worked pretty much flawlessly for video and TV streaming on a daily basis for almost exactly 4 years - and then it just stopped working suddenly - just wouldn't boot up or turn on one day. Very weird. I figure it was a good run and it needed to be updated to windows 11 anyway and ordered a replacement.