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S**M
Windows 10 Pro Cannot Operate on a 32GB Drive
The Azulle Byte3 could have been a homerun fanless PC, but instead, it has been my most frustrating PC experience since Windows 95.It's by no means a powerhouse computer and will do basic PC tasks well- I bought it to stake cryptocurrency. It has all the ports you need, USB 3, USB C, HDMI, WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, M.2/SSD expansion and an SD slot.Here's the problem. Windows 10 Pro cannot operate on a 32GB drive. Let me repeat that WINDOWS 10 PRO CANNOT OPERATE ON A 32GB DRIVE! Anyone that tells you that it can is either foolishly optimistic or trying to sell you something. One Windows Update, one Windows Rollback, one security update, or one temp file, and your are shutdown. You'll spend insane amounts of time searching for any bit bloatware or unessential program to uninstall just to save a 100 MB, and that's out of the box before you install your software. The Byte3 should come with a 64GB drive at the bare minimum- even if it cost a bit more. Or Azulle should have dumped the VGA port or a few USB ports to make up the price difference.The solution is to install an M.2 or SSD and clone the boot drive. It sounds simple on paper, and it should be a quick process, but for whatever reason, it was not for me. If you are an average PC user (clearly the target demographic), then stay away from this machine. If you are an advanced user that is comfortable installing hardware, cloning drives, and editing BIOS then, by all means, go for it.Azulle tech-support was helpful but the whole problem could be avoided by making a computer with the bare minimum of specs required.
E**D
Horrible experience with Azulle
I don't know where to begin. I bought a Byte3 Mini from Azulle through Amazon. When I booted it up, it contained another woman's information. I had her Microsoft Outlook, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Gmail right in front of me when I turned it on. A complete breach of privacy! With my limited technical skills, I tried to reset the PC using the Microsoft Windows tools, but the previous owner had made so many changes and filled up every last bit of memory that I couldn't get it to work.When I reached out to Azulle, they were completely indifferent. Rather than acknowledging their mistake and simply swapping it out for a different one, I spent hours trying to follow their directions, which included downloading media from Azulle's FTP, buying a USB drive from Best Buy, working within the BIOS, etc. After hours and hours, I gave up and requested a refund. I have since returned the device, and now they are arguing with me about the $7.50 shipping that I paid when I bought it. They refuse to refund it. Horrible company.
Z**A
Very happy with this pc
Very happy with this pc.great design and very upgradable. It performs better than I expected for the specs and the price. I would buy again at the drop of a hat. I installed a 256gb m2 hard drive for about $50 and got a usb c hub and I am good to go. I also added a keyboard mouse combo because the remote is just,ok. While the 8gb model would pack more power,the 4gb is fine for what I am using this pc for. I am not much of a gamer so 4gb are more than enough. If you game a lot I recommend you get the 8gb model. For music,video watching,and lite office work this is more than enough pc.
T**6
smallest 5TB media server ?
Bought this to build a kodi media server for vacation/business trips. Can fit 15 mm high 2.5" SATA HDD (seagate, 120 US$, stripped from USB enclosure), even though its clearly only intended to support 9mm SATA HDD (<= 2TB). Needed to remove the M.2 cooling bracket and glue instead of screw HDD to bottom plate (holes not in correct location). Provided strip works well for this. Have not found another PC of similar size to fit 15mm HDD at all.Included Win10 only left 9 GB free on built in 32GB flash after latest Win10 update. Win 10 pro licensing working fine also after update. Installed 120GB M.2 SSD and copied Windows to it (from linux with Clonezilla). Works fine, lots of space available, probably also faster than internal 32GB flash.Gets fairly warm, especially HDD when copying, but never crashed on me. Power supply very compact, but manages to power both internal M.2 SSD, internal 2.5" and external USB 2.5" HDD and copying between them without crash. Nice. Ca. 120 MByte/sec transfer speed.Linux (Debian) also running fine (dual boot).Not tried wifi yet or gaming.Negatives:The IR remote is a waste because it does not have enough keys to run kodi well and i have not been able to figure out ways to map keys or use another remote on the built-in IR port. So i need to waste the USB 2.0 port for another remote.Given how it has space for 15mm HDD, its a shame that its not set up to officially support them.8GB memory option overpriced, 64GB flash option overpriced too, but not relevant IMHO, at least not as long as flash is rock bottom priced (120 GB M.2 SSD ~ 35 US$).
J**Y
Nice for the Price!
Well, I'm fairly impressed by the performance for the cost and size of this little box. The biggest disappointment was that the 120GB M.2 SSD that I bought and installed didn't work. I got the flashing blue/red power light. After I uninstalled it, it booted up just fine. I tried reinstalling it again after Windows was setup, but no dice. I ordered a SATA 2.5" SSD to replace it. Hopefully, it will work okay.I think the internal SSD is a bit slow in comparison to other SSDs. Other than that, the overall performance is quite good. I was tempted to buy a Chrome Box instead, but I really needed to be able to run some specialized music/recording software. I also like to play a little Minecraft occasionally. Surprisingly, it actually plays the game fairly respectably.Update: Purchased and installed a 120GB SATA SDD it's working well. Downloaded the Windows Media Creation Tool, and used it to create a bootable USB flash drive. Then, I reinstalled Windows on the new drive. Make sure you create a Microsoft account, and link your digital Windows 10 Pro license before you try this.
R**R
great little addition
we purchased this to use on Lg Smart tv/monitor quick, very small , works amazing within this application .streams well seems fairly fast .highly recommend
M**.
Perfect light duty system or media center.
Great system for the price. Super fast boot. Loads of ports. Very impressed. Short delay when loading data intensive websites but for the money, I can wait an extra second or two. Annoying for some people I'm sure but keeping in perspective the price, great value
J**T
windows 10
The hardware is excellent buteven a slimmed down windows 10 is horrible.It keeps getting in my way. I just want an OS to use.so I'll be adding an M.2 ssd and installing Ubuntu on itreal soon.
E**T
Multimedia PC From Azulle
The computer is very small and functional, came with Windows 10 installed. It replaced two other devices, freeing one HDMI port on the TV set. Both the PC and the Azulle remote that came with it work well. It would be useful if the PC had more storage space built in but it works very well with an external HDD.
A**R
Good product works well for simple task.
Small and compact. Does everything that is needed. Streaming email surfing the net etc.
M**U
Great value for the money
I love this PC. I left it in my living room and it does the job very well.
M**.
Wonderful
The system was wonderful to use. As like a Pc with lesser functions. It fits my purpose.
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