Mac Mini rip offs are a dime a dozen, so it’s rare when we find one that’s a worthy contender and it’s even rarer when we find one that’s made by a printer company. Yet Epson’s Endeavor ST100 manages to stand up to Apple’s Mini and despite being bigger, can even teach it a thing or two. For starters, the ST100 packs a faster Core 2 Duo CPU, while the Mini is still stuck on Core Duo. Price-wise, the $500 dollar ST100 is cheaper than the entry level Mini (which starts at $599). For the DIY crowd, the ST100 is also easy to open/upgrade thanks to two latches found on the rear. Otherwise, both computers are fairly similar with a 2GB memory capacity, dual-layer DVD burner, 160GB HDD, and integrated graphics. At the moment, the ST100 is only available in Japan, but it’s one PC we wouldn’t mind having on our desk.
https://gizmodo.com/systemax-releases-new-mini-pc-media-centers-200970
Click through for some extra shots of the ST100, including a shot with the case removed.
Epson Endeavor ST100 [via Akihabara News]
