Penguin Nano GNU / Linux Desktop

Penguin Nano GNU / Linux Desktop
Designed with a 5th generation Broadwell Intel® processor, integrated Intel® HD Graphics, and up to 4K UHD Support (i3+), Dual Displays (HDMI and Mini DisplayPort), the Penguin Nano gives you the power of a desktop in the palm of your hand, at just 4.53" x 4.37" x 1.68". Whether you're after more desktop real estate or just wanting a small home theater PC that doesn't get in the way we've got what your looking for.

  • Up to an Intel Core i7

  • Expandable up to 8GB of DDR3L ram

  • Support for most popular and libre (free) Linux distributions

  • Not dependent on binary blobs, or proprietary drivers-firmware





International Order? We stock US/Canadian, [censored], [censored], Japan, New Zealand, and Australian AC adapters/plugs. For other countries please inquire. Shipping to most international destinations takes 3-5 business days. Taxes/duties not included. If the configuration you want is not an option below please contact support with your regional requirements.

All laptops and desktops are assembled at our US facility. This means taxes are not included in the prices shown. The taxes depend on the final destination of the goods rather than where the order was assembled. Orders going outside the US will therefore have any local taxes collected on delivery. To get an idea about the local tax rate in your country check out this wikipedia article.

Category Specification
North Bridge Chipset Intel Broadwell U PCH-LP
Graphics Intel HD Graphics
Memory Up to 16GB DDR3L
Audio Realtek ALC283
Graphics Ports 1 x HDMI-out,
1 x Mini DisplayPort-out
LAN support 1 Gigabit LAN
Peripheral interfaces Front: 2 x USB 3.0
Rear: 2 x USB 3.0
Mic.-In/Headphone-out Combo
Gigabit Lan
1 x HDMI-out,
1 x Mini DisplayPort-out
Dimensions 4.53" x 4.37" x 1.28"-1.68"
Power Adapter External - 65W AC Adapter
Weight 0.65 - 1.06 lbs
Default configuration: Ubuntu
Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 & 8.1
(we do not offer technical support)

FreeBSD & PC-BSD 11 currently have issues with the audio output (HDMI audio doesn't appear to work either, although it might be we just missed something). There is also no support for any internal wifi card at this time (as this has an M.2 wifi card and these cards depend on newer drivers than available in PC-BSD/FreeBSD). If a newer versions released feel free to contact us about support. Testing has confirmed basic support for at least USB, ethernet, and graphics/video output over HDMI (no 3d tested).


Have questions?
E-mail support or call us at: 1-888-39-THINK (84465)
Out Of Warranty & Other Support Services Available
 Price
For Mail-In Service Add (Per Computer) $39
USB Peripherals Setup/Tutorial
(Printers, Portable Audio Players, etc.) 		$39
Operating System Installs $65
Software Installations $39
Networked Peripherals Setup/Tutorial (Printers, etc.) $39
Data Transfers of up to 4TB $59
Data Transfers of up to 8TB $99
Diagnostics (this is only if no repairs are made) $65
Upgrades/Repair (per half hour; if no others apply) $65
Phone Support (per half-hour / non-warranty) $65
OS Media $39
Discounted blocks of phone support are available for purchase. It's US $230 for 5 half hour blocks and US $400 for 10.
Partial List Of Supported Releases:

* Trisquel 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Parabola 2015.05.01, 2015.07.01, 2015.08.01, 2015.11.11, 2016.03.17, 2016.06.01, 2016.11.03, 2017.05.28, 2017.09.30, 2018.02.06, 2018.06.02, 2018.06.04, 2018.06.11, 2019.03.10, 2020.01.18, 2020.01.22, 2020.08.02, 2020.08.03, 2020.09, 2021.08.11, 2022.04, 2024.02
Ubuntu 15.04, 15.10, 16.04, 16.10, 17.04, 17.10, 18.04, 18.10, 19.04, 19.10, 20.04, 20.10, 21.04, 21.10, 22.04, 22.10, 23.04, 23.10, 24.04, 24.10
Kubuntu 15.04, 15.10, 16.04, 16.10, 17.04, 17.10, 18.04, 18.10, 19.04, 19.10, 20.04, 20.10, 21.04, 21.10, 22.04, 22.10, 23.04, 23.10, 24.04, 24.10
Lubuntu 15.04, 15.10, 16.04, 16.10, 17.04, 17.10, 18.04, 18.10, 19.04, 19.10, 20.04, 20.10, 21.04, 21.10, 22.04, 22.10, 23.04, 23.10, 24.04, 24.10
LinuxMint 17.1, 17.2, 17.3, 18, 18.1, 18.2, 18.3, 19, 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, 20, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 21, 21.1, 21.2, 21.2 Edge, 21.3, 21.3 Edge, 22
Fedora 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41

* Releases built on older software stacks may run into audio issues. This primarily pertains to the dual mic/headphone jack. For best results we recommend picking a distribution with a recent software stack and/or upgrading as soon as possible. You may also experience better results utilizing audio output over HDMI.

The Penguin Nano is also compatible with most other recent distributions built off a recent software stack. Contact us for more detailed information on your favroite distribution.

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If your planning to place your desktop at a distance from your modem/router you may want to add a wireless connection. The built-in ethernet is fast, but wifi makes connecting to the internet quick and easy no matter where your system is going.

Upgrade to Blu-ray today! Our Blu-ray drives suppport writing discs up to 100GB in size. Thanks to a compatible SATA to USB bridge our writer can also be flashed with third party firmware to improve support for playback of 4k Blu-ray content.

Get the piece of mind knowing that if your computer has a problem there are knowledgeable GNU/Linux experts you can call on for help. Our extended warranty offers protection for up to 3 years from the date of purchase for both parts and labor.

If you want more desk space, a newer flat panel monitor may be just what you need. Flat panel monitors take up less desk space and have wider screens for a larger viewing area. Only available for shipping within continental US via UPS ground.

While most monitors include a standard VGA, DVI, or HDMI cable newer systems frequently need a mini version of the cable. Check what type of connection your monitor has and get one of the following compatible mini cables.

Match the décor of your new PC with a keyboard and mouse that isn't tied to Microsoft. All of our desktop keyboards and mice are of high quality and never include a MS logo (more keyboard & mice products)

Select one of our awesome mouse pads. Check out the great pictures in our catalog.

Get extra ports! If you have lots of accessories take advantage of a USB hub to keep everything organized and connected.

Do you practice good PC hygiene? Need to transfer data? Get a USB drive! Need speed? Upgrade to a SSD! Drives formatted with fat32 have optimal compatibility between operating systems. Ext4 is better for backups and data transfer in GNU/Linux.

Don't forget an extension cable. If your ports are too close together there may not be enough room for connecting components. Pick up a short 1' / 12 inch USB extension cable with your order.

Our AC adapters are compatible with power grids from around the world. However different countries and regions utilize different power outlets which require different plugs/cables. Select whats right for you. Unsure? Contact support

We can install just about any distribution of which there is a recent release. Enter the distribution you would like installed and any configuration requests here. A list of commonly requested distributions have been vetted at the top of the page.