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May 2013
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Published: 2013-09-24, Author: Gordon , review by: maximumpc.com
Abstract: We've encountered a few Sapphire Edge Mini PC computers. It's a HTPC computer of small dimension, and every subsequent Edge Mini PC that we've received for testing was noticeably better. With the advent of AMD APU, we expected that Sapphire will present E...
Small and quiet, plenty of ports, solid GPU performance for the price. No bloatware.
Slow hard drive. $500 not as cheap after factoring in monitor and peripherals.
I found it of note that Sapphire sent us the VS8 running Windows 7. Although they also offer the system with Microsoft's most recent OS, I'd suspect most people are still more comfortable with Windows 7 on the desktop.Connectivity options on the VS8 w...
Looking first at the build quality and aestectics of the Sapphire EDGE VS8, there isn't much to fault them on,the exterior of the VS8 has a rubber texture that feels like it may add some sort of durability to the unit. However,while the inclusion of ...
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Published: 2013-03-19, Author: Jon , review by: networkworld.com
Abstract: The desktop PC isn't dead, it's just shrinking. There's a new breed of miniature marvels on the market, and they boast a nonexistent footprint when attached to the back of a display. Unlike some micro-size, micro-priced computers--the $35 Raspberry Pi, fo...
Abstract: The desktop PC isn't dead, it's just shrinking. There's a new breed of miniature marvels on the market, and they boast a nonexistent footprint when attached to the back of a display. Unlike some micro-size, micro-priced computers—the $35 Raspberry Pi, for...
Excellent performance, Excellent power draw/performance ratio, Excellent 3D performance for a Mini PC, Keeps cool under stressful scenarios, All types of cables included: HDMI, DVI, and optical, White LED lighting, Slim and VESA mountable, Two USB 3.0 por
Slow hard drive, 2x2GB memory means losing one stick to upgrade, Cooling is noticeable in terms of noise level at load, No IR Receiver and Remote, Drivers and software should come on a USB drive or SD card, not CD/DVDs
The Sapphire Edge VS8 may cost a bit more than most other units, but it offers an excellent price to performance ratio. The other comparable unit would be the brand new ID83 from Zotac. It costs around 10% more and offers a dual-core CPU with Intel HD3...
The A8-4555M is a low voltage processor designed with mobile gear in mind, so it has a TDP of just 19W. Power consumption is pretty low as according to our measurements the VS8 consumed up to 38W under full load. This is a few watts more than the HD4, but...
