Beelink SER5 5500U

Ah, the vicissitudes of technology and the reveries they inspire! This remarkable contraption, a device of such tremendous value, has brought me a curious kind of joy—one perhaps reminiscent of the most cherished moments of my youth. While it may not possess the swiftness of my grand desktop, ever a stalwart in the realm of video editing, it dutifully attends to my myriad needs; a reliable companion amidst the chaos of years gone by. In those halcyon days at the senior centre, where we would gather, laughter mingling with the hum of machines, this device proved itself a worthy partner. We utilized it upon the grand screen—a sight to behold! Equipped with a wireless keyboard and mouse, we created a little oasis of connectivity. Ah, but memory, that fickle muse, plays tricks on us all. Hence, we did find it prudent to introduce a thumb scanner, a simple solution for those of us, like myself, who have long since misplaced the keys to our own recollections. Alas, there are moments of folly, as when dear Slick Willie—bless his clumsy enthusiasm—takes to the keyboard. It is not so much a failure of the machine but rather a testament to the indulgent whims of age that prompt such bewildering encounters. Yet, through it all, this device remains steadfast, as I, like a ship adrift in the tides of memory, find solace in its presence.ghter mingling with the hum of machines, this device proved itself a worthy partner. We utilized it upon the grand screen—a sight to behold! Equipped with a wireless keyboard and mouse, we created a little oasis of connectivity. Ah, but memory, that fickle muse, plays tricks on us all. Hence, we did find it prudent to introduce a thumb scanner, a simple solution for those of us, like myself, who have long since misplaced the keys to our own recollections. Alas, there are moments of folly, as when dear Slick Willie—bless his clumsy enthusiasm—takes to the keyboard. It is not so much a failure of the machine but rather a testament to the indulgent whims of age that prompt such bewildering encounters. Yet, through it all, this device remains steadfast, as I, like a ship adrift in the tides of memory, find solace in its presence.

i bought this mini PC to use as a small and cheap home server, its extremely quiet, you have to put your ear close to it to hear its fan on idle, and can support up to 2TBs of an internal 2.5" SATA drive, i really recommend this for use as a homeserver, but its specs are really not good or suitable for gaming in case thats what you're looking for

Great product... Got exactly what I ordered.

I’m updating my review after having used this computer for nearly two years. Unfortunately, it has stopped working. The warranty has expired, and there was no Windows 11 key sticker included, so I’m unable to reinstall the operating system on a new SSD. The SSD that originally had the OS failed, and now the system seems to be stuck in a boot loop, even after removing the SSD. This suggests the issue may be with the motherboard or CPU, though it’s hard to pinpoint. Initially, I had this small PC running smoothly with 6 external drives: 2 x 3TB SATA hard drives and 4 x 2TB SSDs. It performed quite well, offering good speed and reliability. Later, I disconnected all the external drives and gave the computer to my 7-year-old to use for basic tasks, like watching YouTube. Unfortunately, even with such light use, the system broke and is now completely nonfunctional. Overall, while the PC worked well initially, its short lifespan, combined with the lack of a Windows key sticker for reinstallation, has made it a frustrating experience. Given the issues I’ve encountered, I wouldn’t recommend it for long-term use.

Mounted behind TV. Good little media server. Quiet and meets streaming needs. Graphics work well and size is easy to hide. Don't know about recent gaming possibilities, but use for older emulation and works well. Easy to setup out of the box.