Link Intel is closing the NUC division.
this post was submitted on 12 Jul 2023
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I've been running a basic Pentium J5005 NUC for a couple of years now as a Linux media center and a simple home server. This tiny box still impresses me. Linux support is excellent (i.e. everything just works), it boots in a few seconds and sips very little power.
I think the NUCs are a great example of a well-implemented x86 platform. Many competitors have sprung up, offering similar-looking boxes. But I'm not confident they can reach the level of compatibility and OS support as the NUCs.
That said, I think they've been a bit too expensive to become super popular. The "enthusiast" line were also interesting devices IMO, but with even more prohibitive prices.