The LattePanda Alpha 800s – Ultimate Windows / Linux Mini PC

Over the past few years, LattePanda has become a well-known name in the mini PC market, as they have been continuously improving on their product range in regards to not just an increased number of single board computers, but also peripheral packs and sensor kits to complement them as well. However, LattePanda’s most recent range of mini PCs is designed to impress, and builds upon previous models by offering even better performance, integrated thermal and electrical protection features, and onboard active cooling solutions – while still maintaining an impressively affordable price.

The LattePanda Alpha 800s, often referred to as the “AlphaPanda” due to its position at the top of the “Panda Food Chain”, is one such board from the most recent LattePanda range, and while it is certainly beautiful to look at, don’t let that fool you, as the specifications of this single board computer can rival many laptops and even full-sized computers too. What makes the Alpha a truly remarkable board, however, is its versatility, and it features an integrated Arduino Leonardo co-processor, allowing Makers to not only enjoy a beefy pocket-sized computer, but also Arduino Electronics, coding and development as well, enabling you to build and control robots, sensors, modules and a plethora of other handy, helpful or just plain fun electronics for projects.

When looking at the many different specifications of these boards, we see that there are a lot of the same awesome features from previous LattePanda Boards, with a nice list of improvements to add more processing power and bring it closer to the specifications of a full-sized computer. These improvements include:

• A New Intel 8^th Gen CPU with integrated Intel HD Graphics 615, which beats even the newer MacBook Pro CPU’s in terms of benchmarking performance, and almost rivals the Alienware 13R2 i7-6500U Processor.
• Improved WiFi functionality with support for both 2.4G and 5G.
• A Modern Type-C interface that supports PD, USB 3.0 and video display capabilities via DP.
• The ability to operate three displays simultaneously by using the HDMI, Type-C, and eDP ports for various kinds of displays at the same time.
• Onboard Active Cooling to keep the Panda cool under pressure, resulting in better performance over extended use, while keeping it safe from potential thermal damage.

These are the improvements over previous versions that we think really stand out from the rest, but if you want a more insightful look into the many minor improvements and upgrades, be sure to check out the original LattePanda Product Page, where they share a wealth of information pertaining the performance, use cases and other awesome details of the fantastic “AlphaPanda” 800s.

If you want a cutting edge Mini PC that offers dual functionality to cater to all of your Maker desires, then the LattePanda Alpha 800s – Ultimate Windows / Linux Mini PC – is without a doubt the ideal board for you!

Please Note: This board is almost exactly the same as the LattePanda Alpha 864s Boards that we stock, but does not include the 64GB of eMMC Memory.

Typical Applications for The LattePanda Alpha 800s:

In terms of the diverse functionality of the “AlphaPanda” 800s, you can use this little beast of a board as discrete media PC, or as you coding machine due to the high focus on Arduino and electronics development. Additionally, if the integrated Intel HD 615 graphics is not quite up to the level that you need,  you can also pair the Alpha up with an external graphics card to create a tiny computer that can be used for gaming, design work or even for high definition HD video streaming.

With all of these incredible features, dual processors for even more diverse functionality, and fantastic support from passionate engineers who love to take single board pc’s to the next level, it’s easy to see why LattePanda has been garnering a worldwide following in the industry of Single Board Computers.

As self-proclaimed “Robo-holics”, DFRobot is a company comprised of over 100 staff members, of which 30% are engineers who love to build robots. It was started in 2008 with the goal of embracing and promoting open-source hardware, with a core focus on Arduino, Raspberry Pi and their very own LattePanda development boards. Since then, DFRobot have manufactured over 1300 unique modules, sensors and components that all work together and complement each other, allowing users like us to enjoy a full spectrum of cutting edge robotics and electronics without having to pay premium prices.

With the primary goal of developing and manufacturing great quality products, while making them accessible to as many people as possible, DFRobot are rapidly becoming one of the most common-place brands in the world of open-source robotics and electronics. With more than 1300 products developed in-house, and an impressive range of different categories and specialisations, there are few brands in the world who can compete in terms of quality, accessibility and genuine innovation.