The quickmenu is also shown here, allowing for quick access to some basic system settings. Photo: The AYANEO AM02 ships with a cute custom wallpaper. It was a little surprising that this interaction wasn’t more obvious (a tooltip on hover?), but the initial frustration subsided once the interaction was clear. Once I learned this, I was able to explore the software further. ![]() I would later learn that a click-and-hold interaction on the widget icon vs a simple click action is what brings up the two different UIs. It wasn’t immediately obvious to me how to load into the fullscreen mode, I was just able to pull up the sidebar with config options. AYASPACE took a little bit of learning, perhaps because this is my first AYANEO/AYASPACE device. I took the time to go through the requisite Windows software updates, as well as updating the included AYASPACE 2.0 software. The monitor I tested with was an ultrawide, so screenshots included below are from its 2310×990 resolution.Īt its base, the AM02 is a Windows 11 machine, so the Windows setup process kicked off upon first boot. Overall, it doesn’t feel cheaply built.Īfter a quick setup (really, only power, HDMI, and a wired keyboard got me started), I was up and running. It’s a minor thing, but the “open” button on the front panel is satisfying to push, as is the crystal “power” button. The aesthetics are great and it feels like it has a good build quality. Photo: The AYANEO AM02 is easily opened and can have its components upgraded. Inside, the memory and storage can be easily replaced or upgraded. It’s extremely user-serviceable, and opens easily via 4 screws and a couple clips. I opened the AM02 up using the included tools to take a peek inside. For those configurations that include memory and storage, the memory included is DDR5 5600 SO-DIMM, and the storage is M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0. The configuration of the unit reviewed was maxed out at 7840HS+32G+1TB. All configurations include an AMD Ryzen 7840HS. The AYANEO AM02 is available with various hardware configurations, from barebones (BYO memory and storage) to 32G memory and 1TB storage, with a couple other options in-between. Here’s a quick rundown of its ports, front and back:įront Ports (hidden by panel when not in use) This little PC is loaded with I/O despite its small size. Photo: Everything included in the AYANEO AM02 box. Photo: The AYANEO AM02 is small enough to fit anywhere, and cool enough to spotlight. ![]() Additionally, it includes a mini touchscreen display on top of the PC itself, which provides access to various functionalities that we’ll get to later in this review. The mini PC itself takes its style inspiration from a certain home video game system of the 80s, with a flip cover that hides front inputs. Below it, the mini PC and included accessories are thoughtfully packaged in various boxes, not plastic bags and zip ties like some products. ![]() Opening the box reveals a full-sized insert featuring the product name and mockup, printed in a foil finish. The packaging makes the AYANEO AM02 feel special. Does it live up to the hype? Read on as we put it to the test! Unboxing and First Look In this edition, our very own engineering manager Scott Sanborn tried out the buzzy new AYANEO MINI PC AM02, which is live now on Indiegogo. Indiegogo staffers are putting crowdfunded products to the test in our new series of honest reviews.
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