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Simply NUC Unveils Zircon Mini PC with Intel's N95 Processor

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Simply NUC, Inc, a leading mini PC solutions company, announced the launch of Zircon, a mini PC featuring Intel's powerful N95 processor. With its exceptional performance and an array of connectivity options, Zircon sets a new standard for affordable computing in a compact form factor, making it an indispensable component for IT deployments of any size.

"We are excited to introduce Zircon as an essential piece for our customers' IT deployments," said Jonny Smith, CEO at Simply NUC. "Zircon's exceptional performance at an affordable price point with customization options make it the go-to solution for businesses looking to maximize their computing capabilities without breaking the bank."



Priced at $199, the Zircon NUC comes preconfigured with 8 GB of DDR4-3200 RAM and a 256 GB SATA SSD. It is now available for pre-order on Simply NUC's global websites. Equipped with dual HDMI 2.0, quad USB Type-A, a USB Type-C, and 2.5Gb Ethernet ports, Zircon provides a diverse set of I/O options to ensure seamless connectivity. Additionally, Simply NUC offers custom branding and imaging services, enabling businesses to personalize their Zircon units according to their unique requirements.

In the era of artificial intelligence and machine learning, Zircon shines as an affordable solution to drive your AI and ML initiatives. Whether you're a tech-savvy consumer looking to integrate smart home features, a multinational enterprise seeking low-cost edge devices, or a retailer in need of entry-level media players, Zircon's N95 processor delivers cost-effective computing power. Its compact design and built-in Intel GNA co-processor for audio and speed-centric AI workloads make Zircon an ideal choice for entry-level AI and ML clusters. With Intel AC 7265 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 2.5Gb LAN port, Zircon provides multiple connectivity options to ensure seamless data transfer. The included VESA kit allows for easy mounting on monitors, workbenches, or walls.

Powered by a quad-core Intel Alder Lake-N processor, Zircon offers outsized computing power and performance. Backed by Simply NUC's 3-year warranty, Zircon ensures long-lasting performance and peace of mind. Whether Zircon is leveraged for kiosks, intelligent vending machines, digital signage, IoT devices, or edge computing solutions with remote monitoring and predictive maintenance, its affordability and reliability make it the go-to choice for businesses of all kinds.

Formed in 2015 and headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, Simply NUC, Inc. is a global systems integrator and OEM specializing in mini-computers. Simply NUC provides fully configured, warrantied, and supported mini PC systems to businesses and consumers, as well as end-to-end NUC project development, custom operating system installations, and NUC accessories.



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Whether Zircon is leveraged for kiosks, intelligent vending machines, digital signage, IoT devices, or edge computing solutions with remote monitoring and predictive maintenance, its affordability and reliability make it the go-to choice for businesses of all kinds.
HTPCs? :D
 

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We are excited to introduce Zircon as an essential piece for our customers' IT deployments

So essential, most IT deployments run just fine without one :D
 

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The box is looking rather nice, but I can't help wondering whether it really needs an external power brick or it could have been powered via USB-PD.
 
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The box is looking rather nice, but I can't help wondering whether it really needs an external power brick or it could have been powered via USB-PD.
You would still need a power brick or another device if you use USB-PD. Wall voltage still needs to be transformed somehow.
 

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You would still need a power brick or another device if you use USB-PD. Wall voltage still needs to be transformed somehow.
Yes, but a USB charger would be more common, that's all.
 
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Seems a little pricey, but not too terrible. I got a Topton for $200. N100, 4x 2.5Gb, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD.

Main difference between N95 and N100 is 15w vs 6w. The N100 has 24EUs vs 16EUs, but is clocked at 750MHz vs 1.2GHz.
 
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