The first model used a Samsung's 1.2GHz dual-core Exynos 4210 CPU, which is based on an ARM Cortex-A9 processor, a Mali 400 graphics processor capable of streaming 1080p video, and 1GB of RAM.

The Linux model (running Ubuntu) will have lower memory and storage options. Both will have WiFi, and will come with Bluetooth 4.0. There is also a mini-USB port for powering the device.

Newegg, for example, shows the Windows version available to pre-order for $149.99 with a shipping date of May 8, while the Linux model runs $109.99 and will be released on May 31.

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While there are a handful of ARM-based mini PCs that come with Linux pre-installed, it’s generally a lot cheaper to buy an Android model and load Linux yourself.