Beelink expands ME Pro mini PC/NAS hybrid with new Intel and AMD processor options
By
Brad Linder
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Beelink is expanding its ME Pro line of mini PC/NAS hybrid devices by adding higher-performance processor options, including both Intel and AMD chips. Originally launched with Intel N95 and N150 low-power processors, the company is now broadening the lineup to include more powerful alternatives. The ME Pro features a modular design with replaceable mainboards, two M.2 2280 slots, and either 2 or 4 bays for 3.5-inch hard drives, blurring the line between a mini PC and a NAS device.
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Blurring the lines a bit between a mini PC and a NAS, the ME Pro features two M.2 2280 slots for storage plus either 2 or 4 bays for 3.5 inch hard drives.
It also has an interesting modular design that makes it possible to replace the mainboard and processor.
When the company first introduced the ME Pro late last year, it was available with a choice of Intel N95 or Intel N150 low-power processor options.
But the company promised that AMD and Arm models were on the way.
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