Laptop alternative: Powerbank enabled mini pc + portable monitor under PhP30k (cdn.imgchest.com)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by ako946659663@lemm.ee to c/philippines@lemmy.world

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Sharing that it's possible to make mini pc's portable via powerbank.

Setup:

Mini PC: Beelink SER5 Pro AMD Ryzen 7 5700U 32GB RAM 1TB SSD Windows 11 Pro Mini PC

bought at Datablitz at ₱18,495.00
Updated OS to Manjaro. Not recommended as this may void the warranty, pero malupet lang talaga hate ko sa Win11 so I risked it.

Portable Monitor: SZHOESD.a 14inch Portable Monitor FHD 1080P External Display With Dual Speakers

bought at Lazada at ₱2,905.00 (used vouchers. Regular price is ₱3,799.00)

Powerbank: Romoss PMT40 40000mAh Portable Powerbank 65W PD Fast Charging

bought at Lazada at ₱3,299.00 (can use vouchers + coins, so this can be get at a lower price)

Cord: BAVIN CB229 100W PD Fast Charging Cable Quick 5A USB Type C to Type

bought at Lazada at ₱312.62 (can use vouchers + coins, so this can be get at a lower price)

DC Converter: 100W USB Type C Fast Charging Adapter Plug Connector Universal USB C (5.5-2.5mm)

bought at Lazada Bundle and Save at ₱162.21
either there's a bug or seller doesn't want to sell this kasi ₱48,417.67 na lumalabas na price. ¯_(ツ)_//¯
TechnoAmp sells this, pero out of stock nung bumili ako

Mouse+Keyboard: GOOJODOQ Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard with Number Pad 2.4G Mode Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Set

bought at Lazada at ₱838.00
I suggest to wait for their flash sale since this can go as low as ₱600.00++
I really like 2.4gHz + Bluetooth keyboard mouse combo kasi I can use this for my personal computer AND work laptop. Tapos I have a HDMI switcher so I can also use one monitor. I had a RAPOO set pero natapunan ko ng kape and this was cheaper.

Total: ₱26,011.83

Pros:

Parts can be mixed and matched with other PCs/gadgets. I can reuse the portable monitor when I work in the office, reuse the powerbank/cord to power my other gadgets, keyboard+mouse for my other PCs.
Affordable. Maganda na yung specs nya for the price. One can also buy less pricier mini pc like a vanilla Beelink SER5 (priced at ₱13,995.00).

Cons:

Ang weird ng form factor vs a laptop.
Ang daming kelangan dalin and mabigat yung powerbank
Not really for hardcore gaming kasi underpowered yung CPU + lack of GPU

I probably won't use my Beelink in this manner kasi may NextFun Tablet/Laptop hybrid ako, but just wanted to show that this is a possibility.

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[-] wispydust@sh.itjust.works 2 points 4 months ago

Ang galing! How practical is it to bring around?

[-] ako946659663@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

To be honest, for my use case, its probably not that practical. Enough na for my daily needs yung NextFun Hybrid Tablet/Laptop ko, which is to play Stardew Valley with mods. Lol. And prefer ko dual screen when working, so laptop + portable monitor ang usual setup ko (plus the powerbank).

Pero siguro like someone that replied on my post about this on reddit, their company issued computer is a mini-pc, therefore this setup would enable them to work outside to places na walang outlet, like during long commutes from Manila to province.

Or if one is likes to draw, they could buy the touchscreen variant of a portable monitor and use it as a pseudo tablet. It's a cheaper alternative than most high end tablets.