The shortage of ultra-small desktop PCs stands out in Akihabara in the snow.

PC SHOP Ark cash register screen.It was already sold out

This week, ASUS JAPAN launched the ultra-compact barebone "Mini PC PN51-S1". A model equipped with the Ryzen 5000U series, the "PN51-S1-B-B7186MD" with Ryzen 7 5700U is just under 59,000 yen, and the "PN51-S1-B-B5187MD" with Ryzen 5500U is 53,000 yen. Weak (tax included, same below). [Photo] Mini PC "ASUS Mini PC PN51-S1" -Supports mini desktop barebone 3 screen output equipped with mobile Ryzen

Ultra-compact barebone "Mini PC PN51-S1" equipped with Ryzen is now available and is in short supply

However, there are many shops that sell out immediately after the release, such as online shops, and it is already in short supply. PC SHOP Ark says, "Recently, many people are looking for high-spec ultra-compact barebones and machines that can handle office work quickly, but Intel NUC, which is a typical example, is running out. The popularity of ASUS Mini this time. But I think that is the basis. " Similar trends are heard in other shops. PC studio Akihabara BUYMORE store said, "NUC is scarce from the end of 2020, but the background is that the demand for remote work is rekindling in 2021. There are more terminals than mobile notebook PCs, and monitors It can be used in combination with a computer or keyboard. Still, it is small and has a high cost performance, so the NUC with reasonable performance is just right. " The "NUC RNUC11PA Hi5000" equipped with the Core i5-1135G7 has just restocked at the same store for the first time in a long time, and I predicted that it would be inevitable that it would gain popularity this weekend. The price is 51,880 yen. Next, let's see the movement that seems to be this season.

Professional raw chocolate and pink parts special price-Valentine sale

Since the three consecutive holidays this weekend are just before February 14, there are many special sales related to Valentine's Day. At Orio Spec, in addition to distributing free chocolates for professional students (black thunder with illustrations of professional students) at the store, a special rubber strap will be given to those who purchase 2000 yen or more in the store. The store said, "There are many products that cost more than 2000 yen, and I definitely want to give them to many people. If they are in stock, they may continue for a while after Valentine's Day." At the same time, the "Professional Student Pass Case" (starting at 1,100 yen) is also on sale. PC SHOP Ark is holding a Valentine's Day sale until February 14th, apart from the usual special price for three consecutive holidays. In addition to SSDs and water cooling kits, the point is to focus on pink-collar parts such as the In Win case "A1 Prime Pink" and the XPG case "STARKER AIR STRAWBERRY MILK SPECIAL EDITION". "It seems that the selection staff has been enthusiastic about it. Recently, the number of pink parts such as fans, water cooling kits, input devices, etc. is increasing, so I'd be happy if you could pay attention to this." Thing.

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