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Forget the Mac Mini, This HP Mini PC with Windows 11 Pro Is 70% Off in Early Prime Day Deals

Forget the Mac Mini, This HP Mini PC with Windows 11 Pro Is 70% Off in Early Prime Day Deals

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HP is competing directly with Apple's Mac Mini in the world of compact desktops. The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 Mini PC is currently available at a record low price on Amazon and makes it a great chance to get a high-end machine at a much lower cost.
The price is the big news: this model (32GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Intel 6-Core i5-12500T) is now just $699 which is 70% off its usual price of $2,339. On HP's own website, a similar setup would cost close to the original price.
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At the heart of this machine, there is a 12th Gen Intel Core i5-12500T processor with a 6-core and 12-thread CPU that outpaces many previous-generation i7 chips in both efficiency and multitasking performance. With a base clock of 2.0 GHz and turbo boost up to 4.4 GHz, it delivers commercial-grade speed for demanding applications and everyday productivity. Paired with 32GB of DDR4 RAM, the system can handle heavy workloads.
This Mini PC also boasts a spacious 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD which provides lightning-fast boot times, rapid file transfers and ample room for your operating system and personal files. The integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics ensures crisp visuals for productivity tasks. With support for multiple monitors (thanks to one HDMI 2.1, two USB Type-C, and two DisplayPort 1.4a outputs), you can create a multi-screen workstation tailored to your needs. The front panel features a headphone/microphone combo, two SuperSpeed USB Type-A ports (one for charging), and a SuperSpeed USB Type-C port, while the rear includes an additional SuperSpeed USB Type-C, three more USB Type-A ports, two DisplayPorts, and an HDMI port, plus an RJ-45 Ethernet jack for wired networking.
The included wired keyboard and mouse complete the package. The HP Pro Mini 400 G9 is whisper-quiet and ultra-compact and fits easily into small bags for travel between home and office. With a VESA mount (sold separately), you can attach the mini PC behind a compatible monitor, under a desk or even on a wall.
Security and reliability are built in with Windows 11 Pro providing advanced features for business users including BitLocker encryption, secure boot, and robust device management.
At this price, this compact mini PC is an opportunity you won't want to pass up.
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‘Finance makes me break out in hives': I inherited $240K from my parents. Do I pay off my $258K mortgage and give up my job?
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‘Finance makes me break out in hives': I inherited $240K from my parents. Do I pay off my $258K mortgage and give up my job?

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Lowenthal & Abrams Expands Car Accident Representation in Pittsburgh and Shadyside with Focus on Collisions in PA
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