this does not seem interesting to hackers at all
It is if it ships with Linux.
HP Unveils Mini Workstation
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#52See also the Intel NUC thing: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/nuc/nuc-kit-nuc6i7kyk... What really astonishes me though is how you can have these really nice machines and Apple doesn't bother to update the Mac mini. Seriously, an Apple version of this would be a nice desktop.
I have the Skullcanyon NUC, and this is not comparable. I've been waiting for someone to offer me ECC in a small form factor. This is the first time I've ever seen it.
I've got one of these: https://www.supermicro.com/products/motherboard/xeon/qm77/x9... which is mini-itx. Pretty small form factor. Using an M.2 boot drive. Not very cost effective though.
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#53What is the etiquette on posting literal company press releases? I'm not asking snarkily, but mean it as a serious question. I don't want to see an HN that's dominated by ads for the latest gadgets, but I understand that this is something of interest to hackers, and perhaps that criterion dominates all others.
I was a little disappointed when I saw that it doesn't have a release date. Just a "Notify Me" link.
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#54Seems like this is what I always hoped the Mac Mini would be...
If they can actually pull it off without the device either melting or spinning its fans fast enough to achieve escape velocity, it does sound like a pretty sweet deal.
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#55Earlier quoted context omitted.
It'd definitely smaller than 12". That's the size of the SFF PC I have on my desk, and this thing, next to the coffee cup and mouse shown, is definitely not as large. The subtitle of the article states, "HP Z2 Mini delivers server-grade power in a 2.3 by 8.5 inch package".
It's 8.5" on each square side and 2.3" high. A square 8.5" on a side has a diameter of 12".
That makes sense. I'd suggest "diagonal" as opposed to "diameter", as "diameter" suggests that the measurement is being taken across the flats. I see what you're saying though. The Mac Mini was, I recall, of roughly the same area as a CD jewel case, which is consistent with the size you describe.
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#56Seems that it ships with a 'choice of Windows 10 Pro or Linux operating systems', but I don't see which distro.
Expect RHEL.
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#57Funny how while the PR spiel talks about CAD, the press image is of a stock trader desk.
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#59Clickbait. Title should read: "HP Unveils its [1] First-Ever Mini Workstation" It's certainly not an Industry first, nor a "World's First" as the press release claims. [1]Based on publicly available information of workstation competitors as of October 3, 2016 with volume of at least 1 million units annually as of October 3, 2016 having < 3 litres volume, professional graphics, Intel® Xeon® quad core processor, ISV ce…
Ok, we took out "Industry’s First-Ever".
Re: HP Unveils Mini Workstation
#60Clickbait. Title should read: "HP Unveils its [1] First-Ever Mini Workstation" It's certainly not an Industry first, nor a "World's First" as the press release claims. [1]Based on publicly available information of workstation competitors as of October 3, 2016 with volume of at least 1 million units annually as of October 3, 2016 having < 3 litres volume, professional graphics, Intel® Xeon® quad core processor, ISV ce…
Ok, we took out "Industry’s First-Ever".
I appreciate it was changed, despite my snark. Thank you.