Stealth launches paperback novel-size mini PC

Stealth has this month introduced its smallest, and what must be one of the tiniest you can currently buy.


It’s called the and measures just 102 x 155 x 37mm. Here’s the spec breakdown:

• Up to Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 @ 2.5GHz

• Up to 4GB RAM in 2 SO-DIMM slots

• Onboard Intel 4500MHD graphics chip (128MB shared memory)

• Up to 500GB SATA drive or SSD option available

• Windows 7, Vista, XP options available as well as Ubuntu

• Integrated Gigabit Ethernet and Realtek HD audio

• 2x USB 2.0 ports, 2x COM ports, Mic and headphone ports

The components are housed in an aluminium chassi that weighs 1.2lbs and around 4lbs when all hardware is installed. Power is through DC meaning there’s a separate power supply to plug in the back.

For such a small unit the price is not cheap and starts at $955 without an OS. Select the fastest chip, 4GB memory, and a 500GB hard drive and the price goes up to $1,420.

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This is a tiny machine, but I don’t think many people are going to pay nearly $1,000 for one. The base model ships with a Celeron chip, so there’s clearly a big premium being applied for having such a small unit.


I don’t think that much power is required when constructing a very small unit. I still use my and it’s by no means as small as the LPC-100, but it only cost $350 to build and is perfect as a machine for surfing and office duties.

Stealth.com is marketing the LPC-100 as “more processing power per square inch than any of the small form factor computers.” That’s fine, and it may find a niche market, but I don’t think most consumers will be interested in this. Now, switch out the Celeron for an Atom chip and lower the price $500, and you’d have a desirable machine.