Meet the cheapest PC in the world: Android goodness for under $18
More affordable than a Raspberry Pi and less fussy.
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What is it?TheW95 Android TV boxis the most affordable fully featured computer in the world right now, one that you can start using out of the box.
What makes it special and why should I buy it?Looking for something different? Here’s a bargain PC with a difference. You won’t find a brand new personal computer cheaper especially one with a SPDIF port. If you’ve found something similar with a lower price tag, let us knowvia Twitter!
How much does it cost?It isavailable from Banggood for $16.99(about £14/AU$25) using the code BGdecA for the CN warehouse. That’s an extra $11 off the current sale price of $29.99. Overall, you get more than 37% off its suggested retail price. Hurry up though as the deal ends on January 15 2021.
W95 Android mini PC:$29.99$16.99 at BanggoodSave $13using the code BGdecA for the CN warehouse. The W95 is the most affordable mini computer available right now and it runs Android out of the box. Hurry up! This offer ends onJanuary 15, 2021.
What else should we know?The device itself is easy to use, with a low learning curve thanks to the preloaded Android 7.1operating system. It comes with a quad-core Amlogic S905W processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB onboard storage and modest of connectivity/expansion options: a card reader, 100Mbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, audio port, two USB ports and an HDMI connector. You even get a remote control and a HDMI cable thrown in for free, and the W95 can even decode4Kcontent, making it perfect as a budget streaming client.
It is small enough to be concealed or move it around with ease as well. Since it is compatible withGoogle Playand offers internet access, you should be able to use it with all the main Android productivity services (Google Workplace,Microsoft 365).
Any cons?There’s no VESA port and the Android 7.1 OS is already four years old.
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