Xi3 to Showcase Latest Intel® NUCs Based on 5th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors (formerly Broadwell) at CES 2015
Xi3 will showcase fully assembled Intel NUC designs focused on both enterprise (codenamed: Maple Canyon) and consumer (codenamed: Rock Canyon) at Xi3's booth #30559.
SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Xi3 Corporation today announced it will have the highly anticipated new Intel® NUC models based on Intel Corporation's (NASDAQ:INTC) new 5th Generation Core processors (formerly Broadwell) on display at CES 2015. Xi3 and Intel representatives will be on hand at Xi3's booth #30559 to answer questions on the new enterprise/commercial and consumer-focused models.
Xi3 will begin selling complete 5th generation NUC-based systems in Q1 2015. With Intel's support and the interest Intel has created for the NUC kits, both parties anticipate that large enterprise customers and consumers alike will continue to adopt the fully supported ultra-small form factor products.
"We are approaching an exciting time in the evolution of the PC, where micro-mini systems will become mainstream PC replacements," said Jason Sullivan, CEO of Xi3 Corporation. "These new NUC systems are some of the most powerful and energy efficient systems we have ever offered, and we expect the mainstream adoption of these systems over the next few years."
Initial Broadwell Offerings from Xi3 Corporation
Four Intel-based fully integrated and supported Broadwell NUC systems are available now for pre-order from Xi3 Corporation, powered by 5th Generation Intel® CoreTM i5 and i3 processors. Specific NUC SKUs available as fully integrated systems from Xi3 are as follows:
- The Xi3 NUC Leon 5: A NUC5i5RYH (with 5th Generation Core i5-5205U Processor)-Consumer Focused i5
Includes 4—16GB of DDR3 memory, from 128GB—512GB of solid-state M.2 SSD storage with additional 2.5" HDD support, Intel HD Graphics 6000 with two video ports (one mini DisplayPort v1.2 and one mini HDMI port v1.4a, both with audio support), four external USB 3.0 connectors (two on the back and two on the front (1x charging capable)), one Gigabit Ethernet port, Intel Wireless-AC 7265, 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4 and Intel Wireless Display. Quantity one NUC Leon 5 complete system pricing from Xi3 starts at $619.
- The Xi3 NUC Lear 5 Pro: A NUC5i5MYHE (5th Generation Core i5-5300U Processor with vPro)-Enterprise/Commercial Focused i5
Includes 4—16GB of DDR3 memory, from 128GB—512GB of solid-state M.2 SSD storage with 2.5" HDD support, two mini DisplayPort v1.2 (1x eDP), four external USB 3.0 ports (two on back and two on front), 2 internal USB 2.0 ports via header, one Gigabit Ethernet port, wireless card support, Intel vPro Technology and Intel AMT v10.0, TPM v2.0. Quantity one NUC Lear 5 Pro complete system pricing from Xi3 starts at $649.
- The Xi3 NUC Elli 5: A NUC5i3RYH (with 5th Generation Core i3-5010U Processor)-Consumer Focused i3
Includes 4—16GB of DDR3 memory, from 128GB—512GB of solid-state M.2 SSD storage with additional 2.5" HDD support, Intel HD Graphics 5500 with two video ports (one mini DisplayPort v1.2 and one mini HDMI port v1.4a, both with audio support), four external USB 3.0 connectors (two on the back and two on the front (1x charging capable)), one Gigabit Ethernet port, Intel Wireless-AC 7265, 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4 and Intel Wireless Display. Quantity one NUC Elli 5 complete system pricing from Xi3 starts at $519.
- The Xi3 NUC Elli 5 Pro: A NUC5i3MYHE (with 5th Generation Core i3-5010U Processor) Enterprise/Commercial Focused i3
Includes 4—16GB of DDR3 memory, from 128GB—512GB of solid-state M.2 SSD storage with additional 2.5" HDD support, Intel HD Graphics 5500 with two mini DisplayPort v1.2 (1x eDP), four external USB 3.0 connectors (two on the back and two on the front), two internal USB 2.0 ports via header, one Gigabit Ethernet port, wireless card support. Quantity one NUC Elli 5 Pro complete system pricing from Xi3 starts at $539.
"The Mini PC segment is one of the fastest growing parts of the PC industry today and we expect that to continue for some time," said John Deatherage, Intel's Director of Marketing for the NUC. "We see Xi3 as a key player in developing and advancing this exciting new market."
Xi3 has made a name for itself within the computer industry for its patented and award-winning Xi3 Modular® Computers—softball-sized computers that feature a unique multi-piece motherboard versus the standard single-board design found in most personal computers. Xi3 Modular Computers are powerful yet energy efficient machines designed to run the most popular operating systems and software applications.
About Xi3 Corporation
Formed in 2010 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Xi3 Corporation utilizes "The Power of X" to bring its building block approach to the world of computing, an approach Xi3 applies internally and externally to its hardware solutions and software applications. For more information about Xi3 Corporation, please visit www.Xi3.com.
Xi3, the Xi3 logo, Xi3 Modular and "The Power of X" are trademarks of Xi3, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Xi3 Corporation Contact:
Whitney Merrifield for Xi3 Corporation, 801-478-3800, [email protected]
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