The Intel NUC 8 Rugged is a new mini PC measuring
154 x 108 x 32mm powered by a 6 watt Intel Celeron N3350 quad-core “Apollo
Lake” processor supported by 4GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC, both of which are
unfortunately soldered to the motherboard.
Other features of the Intel NUC 8 Rugged mini PC
include USB 3.0, USB 2.0 ports, 2 x HDMI ports (1.4 and 2.0) and a headphone
connection as well as connectivity via Bluetooth 4.2 and Ethernet and wireless
802.11ac support. Intel is also offering an optional RS-232 port if desired.
Intel has not quite yet Officially launched the new
Intel NUC 8 Rugged, but a number of listings around the world have been
discovered indicating that it shouldn’t be too long before Intel takes the
wraps off their latest rugged mini PC. As soon as it is officially announced we
will keep you up to speed as always, but at the current time no details on
worldwide availability or pricing have been released or leaked. Although
electronics retailer TigerDirect has the Intel NUC 8 Rugged (NUC8CCHKR) listed
for US$ 247.99.
