{"id":97,"date":"2023-12-01T00:10:31","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T00:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/discover-the-ayaneo-retro-mini-pc-a-fusion-of-mac-inspired-design-windows-functionality-and-ubuntu-support\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T08:40:20","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T08:40:20","slug":"discover-the-ayaneo-retro-mini-pc-a-fusion-of-mac-inspired-design-windows-functionality-and-ubuntu-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/discover-the-ayaneo-retro-mini-pc-a-fusion-of-mac-inspired-design-windows-functionality-and-ubuntu-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Ayaneo Retro Mini PC: A Fusion of Mac-Inspired Design, Windows Functionality, and Ubuntu Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Within the world of single-board computers, the Raspberry Pi stands out, but small form-factor desktop PCs are not as abundantly available. This is the niche Ayaneo, a noted gaming hardware company, is aiming to fill.<\/p>\n<p>The company recently revealed the Ayaneo Retro Mini PC AM01, a compact desktop computer powered by AMD. This piece of advanced hardware fits into a 5-inch box reminiscent of a beige Macintosh from the 1980s, but unique enough to steer clear of any copyright infringement with Apple.<\/p>\n<p>The device comes adorned with a removable six-color rainbow logo and features an imitation Finder face on its mock display.<\/p>\n<p>Given Ayaneo&#8217;s reputation as a handheld gaming PC manufacturer, it&#8217;s only expected that they are emphasizing the Retro Mini PC&#8217;s gaming capabilities in their promotional content.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the Apple aesthetic, the Ayaneo Retro Mini PC actually runs Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>Ubuntu, Debian, and other \u201cLinux host\u201d compatibility is advertised on the IndieGoGo page. It\u2019s not buried in an FAQ or footnote either; the campaign page has a nice crisp mockup of Ubuntu 23.10 on a monitor connected to the device.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/149366088.v2.pressablecdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ayaneo-Retro-Mini-PC.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ayaneo Retro Mini PC running Linux host<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I must stress: this PC is not sold with Ubuntu pre-installed. There\u2019s Windows, or a barebones edition without an OS for those who don\u2019t want to pay for a Windows license you won\u2019t use.<\/p>\n<p>With a starting price point of only $149 (excluding RAM or SSD), you might be inclined to assume the specifications are worthless. However, they&#8217;re surprisingly decent. While still not as affordable as custom building, most pre-assembled computers aren&#8217;t:<\/p>\n<p>Consider the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AMD Ryzen 3 3200U or AMD Ryzen 7 5700U<\/li>\n<li>Capable of supporting up to 32GB DDR4 dual-channel memory<\/li>\n<li>Possibility for up to 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 SSD<\/li>\n<li>Wi-Fi 6 ready<\/li>\n<li>Includes Bluetooth 5.2<\/li>\n<li>1 USB-C port<\/li>\n<li>3 USB-A ports<\/li>\n<li>HDMI port<\/li>\n<li>Equipped with Ethernet<\/li>\n<li>3.5mm audio jack<\/li>\n<li>Inclusion of DisplayPort<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I should also mention that Ayaneo includes a unique app pre-installed on their Windows versions. Based on their social media, it seems like it&#8217;s a custom gaming launcher\/platform they plan to evolve into several features down the road.<\/p>\n<p>As that software only supports Windows, if you want it, you\u2019ll have to buy\/use Windows to benefit.<\/p>\n<h2>Buy the Ayaneo Retro Mini PC<\/h2>\n<p>The Ayaneo Retro Mini PC is available<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiegogo.com\/projects\/ayaneo-retro-mini-pc-creator-of-mini-pc-2-0-era\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">through an Indiegogo campaign<\/a>,<\/p>\n<p>priced from $149 (prices are minus shipping, import fees, etc).<\/p>\n<p>Devices begin shipping first week of December so if you\u2019re quick (and possibly befriend a few reindeer) you could have this on your desk in time for Christmas!<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 No, I\u2019m not entirely sure why it\u2019s on IndieGoGo either. It\u2019s already been made. 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