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Admittedly, the ECS LIVA X2 is a good-looking mini PC. It is also worth pointing out it is not a ‘barebones' system like others we have seen at KitGuru where you need to install memory and storage. Rather, the LIVA X2 comes fully built with or without Win...
Small and stylish, Smart external design with ports on the front and rear panels, Fanless, Practically nonexistent power draw...
Not powerful enough for use on a daily basis, Very hard to access the spare M.2 slot, Minimal performance increase over the LIVA X, 32GB eMMC storage is very inconvenient.
The ECS LIVA X2 mini PC is somewhat of an oddball.While it certainly looks good – softer and less ‘box-like' than its predecessor the LIVA X, its internal design is lacking. The only empty expansion slot in the whole system is an M.2 on the underside of t...
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Today, we are going to take a look at a new small form factor computer from ECS - the LIVA X2 Mini PC. The LIVA X2 is the second generation in the LIVA X name following the ECS LIVA X, which was reviewed earlier this year in March. Mini PCs, like the LIVA...
Small form factor design, Energy efficient with only six watts TDP, Runs cool with the massive heat sink, Three USB 3.0 ports with one EZ Charge port, Silent; no fans spinning, Windows 8.1 with Bing included, Free upgrade to Windows 10, Decent performance...
32GB eMMC limiting with Windows OS installed...
Where can I begin, but to say that I was amazed by the ECS LIVA X2 and what it had to offer for the size. I am a fan of the really small form factor PCs and I have normally gone to the trusty Raspberry Pi for what I needed, but that may change. For the si...
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hardwareheaven.com Updated: 2016-10-27 03:04:43
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Receiving a mini-pc is always fun. We love to see what different manufacturers can squeeze into tiny cases and how they balance price, performance and features. Today is one such day, welcome to our ECS LIVA X2 Review.The Liva X2 arrives in a compact, sil...
Overall we were pleased with the design and build quality of the Liva X2. The matt white/pearl finish feels good quality and the plastic used is nice and thick which makes it feel sturdy. Using this matt finish also removes any problem with fingerprints t...
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tbreak.ae Updated: 2016-12-15 18:16:32
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The potential and power of extremely small sized PCs continues to grow at an exponential rate for users who only want the basics of personal computing, such as surfing the web, watching a video, or to writing an email. And a few months back, we proved wit...
Attractive Design, Decent Performance, Easily Upgradable, Affordable...
Don't think about PC gaming...
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uk.hardware.info Updated: 2017-08-11 12:34:07
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Desktops are back again and smaller than ever. The 17 barebones and systems in this test are enough proof of that. We took a look at what you get for your money and discuss for which applications you could use such a device. The desktop PC is dead -...
Although at first sight it looks like there is lots of choice, after taking a look it becomes clear that is not very true. Most models are based on Intel's NUC form factor. In terms of pricing most models are also fairly close to each other; a fully equ...
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When the ECS LIVA Windows Based Mini PC Kit came out in the summer of 2014 it was a pretty nifty little system that ran pretty good considering it only cost $135. Without breaking the bank you could purchase an ECS LIVA, assemble the included hardware and...
The ECS LIVA X2 Mini-PC feels like a slightly refined version of the older ECS LIVA X that came out at the beginning of the year. General CPU performance is close to the same, but it has much better graphics performance and power efficiency. If you are wo...
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When I looked at the ECS LIVA Mini PC Kit about a year ago, my overall experience was very positive. The device is compact, lightweight, very well built, and offered incredible value for its price. The tiny barebone system was fun to put together; and eve...
For this review, I decided to get all my testing done in Windows 10. At the time of writing, I did not have any similar devices that could be used for comparison and the LIVA X2 was just begging to be upgraded from the get go. Also, for this kind of revie...
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The first thing you're bound to notice with the X2 is the markedly different style compared to the first two. Where last year's LIVA X had a sleek, lower-profile appearance, with the LIVA X2 we have something completely different, which I won't judge one...
Better than expected HTPC performance, Fanless design provides silent operation, Ultralow power consumption, Includes VESA mount...
Dualcore Braswell SoC underpowered for desktop use, eMMC storage performance...
The LIVA is a really cool idea: a full system, complete with memory and storage, ready to use out of the box with a preinstalled OS. And the LIVAs all sip power - under 10W at full load. For lightweight workloads there are a lot of possibilities for this...
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I've looked at many mini PCs based on a SoC, but each and every one I reviewed thus far did not include an OS. So while the cost of these units is low, there is either a need to spend more or install Linux, which isn't exactly the sort of experience norm...
Ready to run right out of the box, Windows 10 upgrade ready, Built-In mic array for Cortana support, Affordable pricing, Low (<36W) power consumption, Tiny size, Minimal LED lighting, Silent operation, Internal M.2 port...
Additional storage can only be added by completely disassembling the unit, Ships with Windows 8.1 only, so be prepared for some installation time if you want Windows 10 (for free), Limited color options, Limited CPU-based performance, but enough for most...
The ECS LIVA X2 mini PC is available starting at US$170. Ready to run right out of the box. Windows 10 upgrade ready Built-In mic array for Cortana support Affordable pricing Low (<36W) power consumption Tiny size Minimal LED lighting Silent operation Int...
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At first we would like to thank ECS for providing us with a LIVA X2 Mini-PC for testing and reviewing.“ECS, the Elitegroup Computer Systems, was established in 1987, and almost 30 years of business. More than two decades, ECS has overcome a great deal of...
The Braswell-equipped LIVA X2 is a much needed improvement over the original LIVA which brings more USB ports to the table, the ability to install a M.2 SSD up to 1TB for increased storage capacity while keeping a small footprint and very low power consum...
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The popularity of the NUC form factor has led to a resurgence in the nettop category. Thankfully, the core computing performance of the new systems has been miles ahead of the nettops of the past, and this has created an overall positive sentiment for the...
The ECS LIVA x2 provided us with the opportunity to evaluate yet another Braswell-based passively cooled mini-PC (after already having had a look at the ASRock Beebox last month). However, the goal of ECS is quite different from that of ASRock. While ASRo...
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There is a new generation of mini-PCs out there -- small, inconspicuous but powerful. They offer a number of advantages for businesses over laptops or more traditional desktop systems. First, they can be placed where most traditional desktops and laptops...
Includes mounting bracket, low power use, twoprong plug, space for an SSD...
Lacks SDcard slot, inserting additional storage is a difficult operation...
While the Liva X2 won't set any performance records, it is good basic computer for work with an attractive casing -- and at $158, it's a bargain...
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There is a new generation of mini-PCs out there -- small and inconspicuous, but powerful. They offer a number of advantages for businesses over laptops or more traditional desktop systems. First, they can be placed where most traditional desktops and lap...
Includes mounting bracket, low power use, twoprong plug, space for an SSD...
While the Liva X2 won't set any performance records, it is good basic computer for work with an attractive casing -- and at $158, it's a bargain...
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There is a new generation of mini-PCs out there -- small, inconspicuous but powerful. They offer a number of advantages for businesses over laptops or more traditional desktop systems. First, they can be placed where most traditional desktops and laptops...
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