"You've probably never wondered if you could fit an x86 PC in your jacket pocket, but XDO Tech clearly has, and is making that crazy dream a reality, with the help of Kickstarter. While tiny PCs like the Intel Compute Stick have been around for several years, the XDO Tech Pantera Pico PC is one of the smallest Gemini Lake implementations we've seen yet."

"There are other small Windows computers, of course, but the Pantera system keeps one very important thing in mind — it's still cheap. This made it the perfect candidate for reviewing. It's a tiny machine that almost anyone can set up as a miniature server for media, a home theater PC, or even a network firewall if you really want to dive in."

” The two unique elements of the Pantera are its four USB Type-A ports and its ‘media dock’ option. Three of the four Type-A ports will operate on USB 3.0, with the fourth limited to USB 2.0. There is also a USB Type-C port for powering the machine, though. “

“The Pantera Pico PC from XDO.ai is the first I’ve seen that breaks the mold in a few ways. Under the hood, the little computer is powered by an Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core processor and it supports up to 8GB of LPDDR4 memory, up to 512GB of eMMC storage, and features an M.2 2242 slot for an optional SSD.”

“This tiny Linux PC has a unique feature that sets it apart from the rest of the market … First, it is the only model to date that is certified to run on Ubuntu, the popular Linux distribution. Then there’s the fact it’s available in a number of color schemes with matching LED lights. And, finally, it is the only PC we know of that includes an (optional) docking station.”