Chuwi LarkBox

crazyeyesreaper · Oct 19, 2020

Ultra tiny and packed with features, Chuwi's LarkBox mini-PC is more than a novelty. Equipped with 128 GB of eMMC storage and 6 GB of LPDDR4 memory, it even has a SATA M.2 2242 slot for further storage expansion. Add in the capability to handle 4K 60 Hz and you have a solid basis for a micro HTPC.

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Vario · Oct 20, 2020

Nice review. One thing I'd suggest is a comparison image against a common household item (like a soda can for example) that shows in a simple visual manner just how small this device is.

Caring1 · Oct 20, 2020

Ultra tiny yet I couldn't find it's dimensions listed anywhere in the review. (cm's please).

crazyeyesreaper · Oct 20, 2020

Caring1 said:
Ultra tiny yet I could find it's dimensions listed anywhere in the review. (cm's please).

61 x 61 x 43 mm

biffzinker · Oct 20, 2020

Vario said:
Nice review. One thing I'd suggest is a comparison image against a common household item (like a soda can for example) that shows in a simple visual manner just how small this device is.

The PCB for the Raspberry Pi is the size of a credit card. There's two more size comparisons in the video.

It's fairly capable at emulation if anyone's interested.

bug · Oct 20, 2020

Vario said:
Nice review. One thing I'd suggest is a comparison image against a common household item (like a soda can for example) that shows in a simple visual manner just how small this device is.

The more impactful way to do this is to picture them in the palm of your hand.

Also, while the M.2 slot is nice, keep in mind 2242 drives are rare and usually available from the lesser known brands.

Frick · Oct 20, 2020

Dual NICs plz.

Aesgan · Oct 20, 2020

Hi.
I got one of these with super early bird discount for 120 quid. I think it's an excellent price for the item. I use it to run a crypto node in testnet environment and it works fine although almost at 100% ram.
One thing I also intend to use it for is for Steam Streaming in big picture mode. I have my big chunky desktop pc in a room and this tiny little box in my living room (woth bluetooth keyboard mouse combo) and a wireless controller. I am yet to test it extensively but if anyone has any more suggestions on what to do with it I can try.
Regarding the machine itself it is wuiet but the fan continues to go on and off and is rrally annoying. Also the ssf cant be nvme and is 2242 so it's a bit of a hassle to get a good SSd that doesnt cost the same as what I paid for the whole damn thing...

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Processor	Intel 8700K @ 4.8 GHz
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Cooling	Custom Water
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Audio Device(s)	Audioquest Dragonfly Red :D
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Keyboard	G.Skill KM780R
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