The Hidden Cost of “Portable” Mini PCs

The Mini PC revolution has been remarkable. Over two decades, computers have shrunk from desktop towers to power‑bank‑sized hosts. But ask anyone who has actually traveled with a Mini PC, and you’ll hear the same complaint: you still need a screen, a keyboard, a mouse, and a power cord.

A typical Mini PC setup—host plus portable monitor plus folding keyboard plus mouse—can easily exceed 2 kilograms. What was supposed to be “portable” ends up weighing more than a laptop.

As one industry observer put it: “Mini PCs are compact and lightweight but still require a monitor and power source, giving them limited portability in the true sense.” The host got smaller, but the peripherals didn’t. And that is the Achilles’ heel of the traditional Mini PC.

The Keyboard Mini PC That Changes Everything

SPAEXI’s ARPC (Augmented Reality Personal Computer) takes a fundamentally different approach. Rather than shrinking the host further, it eliminates the peripherals entirely.

ARPC is a two‑piece system:

• The keyboard IS the computer. It contains the CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and a full‑size 65‑key keyboard with a built‑in touchpad. This is a true Foldable Mini PC that fits in your pocket.

• The AR glasses ARE the monitor. Put them on, and a 120‑inch virtual screen appears—visible only to you.

• One USB‑C cable connects the two. That’s it. No external monitor, no mouse, no tangled cables.

Folded down to just 167×104×26mm—about the size of a power bank—the entire system weighs only 600g (keyboard) plus 86g (glasses), for a total of 686g. Compare that to a traditional Mini PC setup that can easily exceed 2kg.

Foldix Mini PC: The AI‑Ready All‑in‑One PC

The FOLDIX (拓界) series is an All‑in‑One PC designed for the AI era. Powered by Android and the Rockchip RK3576 processor with 6 TOPS NPU, this Foldable Mini PC delivers dedicated AI acceleration for edge computing, in‑vehicle intelligence, and multimedia hubs. It is ideal for developers and system integrators who need AI processing power in a portable form factor.

Foldx86 PC: The Everyday All‑in‑One PC

The FOLDX86 (x86系列) is a Windows 11 Pro All‑in‑One PC powered by Intel Celeron processors. It handles daily office work, web browsing, and light productivity tasks with ease. This is the Keyboard Mini PC for students, office workers, and frequent travelers who need a reliable, familiar Windows experience without the bulk of a traditional laptop.

PocketCore Mini PC: The Performance All‑in‑One PC

The POCKET CORE (掌界) is a high‑performance All‑in‑One PC running Windows or Linux on an Intel Core i5 processor. This Foldable Mini PC is built for coding, design, and content creation—demanding tasks that require real processing power. For programmers, designers, and creators, this is the Keyboard Mini PC that replaces a full‑size laptop.

From “Small Host” to “All‑in‑One PC”

The ARPC isn’t just a Mini PC—it’s an All‑in‑One PC that happens to fold into a pocket. When paired with SPAEXI’s AR glasses, it becomes a Visual‑Spatial Quantum All‑in‑One: a private 120‑inch workstation that fits in your pocket.

Where traditional Mini PCs merely offer a “small host,” ARPC delivers a complete, self‑contained workstation that requires zero external peripherals. It’s not about making the host smaller—it’s about making the entire computing experience smaller.

Market Context: The Right Solution at the Right Time

The timing could not be better. According to IDC, the ultra‑small form factor PC market in China is projected to grow 21.4% year‑on‑year in 2026. Globally, the Mini PC market is expected to reach $46.3 billion by 2035. Meanwhile, the convergence of Mini PCs and AR display technology is giving rise to a new category: spatial computing devices.

IDC data shows that global PC shipments grew 2.5% year‑on‑year in Q1 2026, even as smartphone shipments declined. The PC market remains resilient, and the demand for portable, powerful computing solutions has never been higher.

Conclusion

Are Mini PCs any good? Yes—they’ve never been better. But the traditional Mini PC still leaves you carrying a bag full of peripherals. The ARPC solves that problem. It packs CPU, memory, storage, keyboard, touchpad, battery, AI compute, and a spatial computing interface into a metal body that, when folded, is smaller than a power adapter. It is the ultimate Foldable Mini PC, Keyboard Mini PC, and All‑in‑One PC rolled into one.

It makes high‑performance personal computing as simple, free, and accessible as opening a book.

This is the PC paradigm for the next decade.