A Month With a $150 Mini PC — My Desktop Is Collecting Dust Now
I didn't expect much when I ordered a tiny mini PC for around $150. My main desktop is a bulky tower with a liquid cooler, and it's been my daily driver for years. But after a month of using a Leaderhub LP1C as my primary machine for most tasks, I'm honestly surprised at what this little box can do.
It arrived in a package about the size of a sandwich. I almost laughed. But I plugged it into my monitor, connected a keyboard and mouse, and within minutes I was working just like on my big PC. No noise, no heat, no fuss.
The first few days
I started by doing what I do every day: writing, checking email, browsing the web with a dozen tabs open, watching YouTube videos, and hopping on video calls. The experience was smooth and responsive. I didn't notice any lag or slowdowns. The only difference was that my desk suddenly felt cleaner and more open.
