Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Computing
  3. News

HP Pavilion Mini with a 5th-generation Intel Core could be available very soon

By

hp pavilion mini with a 5th generation intel core could be available very soon 5
Image used with permission by copyright holder
The trend toward tiny PCs isn’t going away anytime soon, as they only seem to be picking up more popularity over time. Between their versatility and lower price, it makes sense that people would want these little guys to be a part of their system. HP, which currently has its own line called the HP Pavalion Mini, looks like it might be bringing an upgrade in the form of Broadwell processors to its mini-computers very soon, adding some power and making them a better value with current hardware.

Originally, the HP Mini line featured a $320 model with an Intel Pentium Haswell processor or a more expensive $450 model that came with an Intel Core i3 Haswell chip.

Recommended Videos

The new models, as spotted on HP’s Middle East website, will come in two different flavors. The first one is called the HP Pavilion Mini 300-130ne and it will feature an Intel Core i3-5005U processor, 4GB of RAM, a 1 TB SATA HDD, and Intel HD Graphics 5500. The higher-end model, called the HP Pavilion Mini 300-150ne will feature an Intel Core i5-5200U chip and 8GB of RAM, along with the same HDD and graphics as the cheaper model.

Both of the new mini PCs from HP will feature HDMI and DisplayPort, an SD slot, four USB 3.0 ports, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, putting them ahead of many other mini PCs in terms of flexibility.

While no official release date has yet been given for HPs new computers in the United States, interestingly, they are listed as having Windows 8.1 installed, which implies that they may hit the streets before Windows 10’s July 29 release date. Prices for these new models are also not available, but if HP was seeing success with the fourth-generation-toting models, it seems likely that it would want to keep the upgraded version at least in the same price range, under $500, at which they were being offered until now.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Dave LeClair
Dave LeClair
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Dave LeClair has been writing about tech and gaming since 2007. He's covered events, hosted podcasts, created videos, and…
Dell’s XPS 13 for $599 deal is back, and who knows for how long
The Dell XPS 13 in front of a window.

Dell almost always has great laptop deals and for a little while now, it’s been selling an older model of the Dell XPS 13 for just $599. That deal continues today but we’re really not sure how long it’s going to stick around for. It feels like it must be ending very soon. The laptop usually costs $799 so you’re saving $200 but overall, this is a fantastic deal for the hardware involved. If you’re keen to learn more before the deal ends, keep reading.

Why you should buy the Dell XPS 13
Dell is one of the best laptop brands out there so you simply can’t go wrong with purchasing from it. With this model, you get a 12th-generation Intel Core i5-1230U processor along with 8GB of memory and 256GB of SSD storage. There’s also a 13.4-inch full HD+ screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, and anti-glare properties. That’s fairly standard stuff at this price but it’s the build quality of the Dell XPS 13 which makes it stand out so much.

Read more
M4 vs. M3: How much better are Apple’s latest chips?
An official rendering of the Apple M4 chip.

Apple has announced the M4 chip, its successor to the M3 that’s currently found in a bunch of Macs and iPads. The M3 is an excellent chip and a real leap above the M2 that came before it, so the question is whether the M4 can manage a similar feat.

Right now, the M4 is only in the iPad Pro, and that means information about how good it is and what it does is rather limited. But if you’re interested in finding out more, you’re in luck, as we’ve gathered up everything we know about Apple’s M4 chip and compared it side by side with the M3. If you want to learn more about Apple’s next chip -- and how it compares to the M3 -- read on.
Where can you find these chips?

Read more
iMac deals: New, renewed and refurbished iMac computers
Apple iMac with Retina 5K Display review close

If you're in the Apple ecosystem and need a desktop computer rather than something like a MacBook, then you'll want to go for the Apple iMac, which is one of the best all-in-one computers on the market. There are quite a few screen sizes and specs to pick from, and if you're willing to go for a renewed option, you can get some older yet still powerful iMacs for a great price with desktop deals. Even if you aren't, there are still some great Apple deals you can take advantage of to save yourself some money, which is why we went out and scoured the internet for the best deals we could find. If you need something portable, check out MacBook deals. For extra savings, check out refurbished MacBook deals.
Apple 21.5-inch iMac (2018) Renewed -- $409, was $460

Even cheaper than any of the MacBook deals going on, this Apple 21.5-inch iMac (2018) might be a few years old but it offers plenty of juice for the price. That's the beauty behind many iMacs -- they last a long time thanks to offering reliable hardware and the benefits of MacOS, which tends to mean they stay fast for awhile. In the case of the 2018 21.5-inch iMac, you get a 2.7GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 processor paired up with 16GB of memory which is a great set of specs for ensuring you can get plenty of work done.

Read more