Product Spotlight: Intel's Next Unit of Computing (NUC) + Giveaway!

This Product Spotlight Video is sponsored by Intel

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Intel® Desktop Boards -- Next Unit of Computing (NUC) family delivers stunning visuals and edge-of-your-seat performance in an ultra-small package. Powered by a visibly smart 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor on a 4-by-4-inch motherboard and enclosed in a tiny case, the NUC is big on performance yet surprisingly small in size. It's an ideal engine for digital signage, kiosks, home theater systems, and intelligent devices for small spaces, or anywhere else you can imagine.

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GIVEAWAY: YOUR CHANCE TO NAB A NUC!
Leave a comment letting us know which benefit of the NUC is your favorite. We will select someone to win an Intel NUC featuring a SSD and RAM from our friends at Crucial.

[Dark-Wisper]

My favorite is that i can carry it anywhere! it's better than a laptop, because it has a lot of power.

[mpordympordy]

The photo of the NUC mounted behind the monitor/TV at 3:00 blew my mind. The best part really is the punch it packs in such a small package.

[delney]

i think the built in HDMI and enough usb ports are excellent in this tiny package

[SoGchaosDJ]

the thing that makes this so good for me is the fact that it has such a small form factor you could take it to anywhere like having a take home pc for work or going to friends places and just being able to put it in a bag without it weighing you down or making you have to carry a full sized pc.

[ace]

I love how you can use this anywhere because of its lightweight and how portable it is.

[miczer]

My favorite benefit is portability is how technologies is getting smaller and more faster and its getting portable

[TheFriendlyFiends]

My favorite part of the NUC is how much power is in it, and how it can fit in your pocket and take it anywhere you want to. I very much like the red top on one of the NUCs. I really believe this will be the next big thing.

[TheFinalMilkshake]

My favorite part about the NUC is how small it is. It's perfect for... anything... really. It may only have one usb port, but a hub is not much of an expense. An intel i3 processor plus the processor-on board HD graphics 4000 creates a perfect multimedia center solution. Great job Intel!

[GladiatorMuffin]

My favorite feature is how not cluttered. Just plug hdmi assuming monitor has speakers built in. And a usb adapter for keyboard and mouse. Very clean workspace

[TRStrider]

Impressive. I can think of several different uses for such a powerful little unit that I would use it for.

1. Portable gaming and emulation.
2. Versatile HTPC.
3. A workhorse for multitask nuts like myself.
4. Integrating a PC into your vehicle, great for passengers and kids on long trips.
5. Home automation and security.
6. A troubleshooting/diagnostic tool for IT workers.

Those are just general ideas that come to mind. I have been looking for something like this for a long time.

[watsbe]

I love the small form factor. I can tuck it in behind the TV for a great multimedia solution

[CodeAfrique]

I think the size to performance ratio of this unit is quite impressive. I like where computing is heading these days.

[newtracetriad]

pretty cool that they added pci slot and memory options

[cbsbro]

The best benefit is obviously the size and weight of the NUC; allowing you to take your PC anywhere you wish very easily, while still having good performance.

[BlazinThaChronic]

The small form factor and the fact that you can easily take it wherever you need it.

[TheThunderSage]

So far what I am liking about the NUC is how small it is and how you can take it anywhere. Kinda makes me wonder how useful it would be on business trips.

[tony]

My favorite is the fact that it can hold up to 16gb of ram in such a small computer and also able to play games with Intel graphics, that's a first in my book.

[dumbname]

pretty neat that you can mount it to a wall so easily

[ImSoMaDbg]

the benefit of the nuc (my opinion) is that it is very portable and you can bring it everywhere you like.

[trancenite]

The best thing about this Nuc is that you can have a fully functonal pc in a minuscule form factor with enough power for everyday use and all this with near silent operation.if they make one with passive cooling it would be perfect