When started, the concept of small PCs was to take the place of the laptops. Laptops' quality and cost surely invite an alternative. This is because the fact that they are a new product.

As a lot of Mini PCs weights between 3-4 KG and come with special carry bag, it is undoubtedly a portable computer. It is not exactly a travel mate’s laptop as a monitor is required, keyboard and mouse to hook up to it. Also, it has no battery, so computing on the road won't work in long run. A Mini cannot take the place of a laptop. But it is very portable and the performance is also very impressive.

Considering portability, a Mini PC surly is superior to a desktop. If want to travel along with your PC, it couldn't be easier. A Mini PC appears more like a desktop replacement than laptop. Overall, a Mini PC is 20 percent to 40 percent costlier than a desktop with equivalent power and parts, which largely because of the expensive value of the specially designed case, motherboard, and cooling. Soon they will be well-known in enthusiasts having three or more computers, but also in common people having only one PC. To a lot of users, the Mini may even become a high-tech status symbol.