Penguin Pocket Wee GNU / Linux Desktop

Penguin Pocket Wee GNU / Linux Desktop

This model was long ago discontinued. Please see our catalog for newer models.

Designed with a 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor, integrated Intel® HD Graphics, and eight-channel audio, the Penguin Pocket Wee gives you the power of a desktop in the palm of your hand, at just 4.6"(W) x 4.4"(D) x 1.4"(H). 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.

  • Intel Core i3 processor with support for up to 1080p HD video

  • Expandable up to 16GB of DDR3 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 QS77
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 4400 (i3)
Memory Up to 16GB DDR3
Audio Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)1 subsystem in the following configuration:

8-channel (7.1) digital audio via HDMI 1.4a output and via one DisplayPort 1.2 connector

Headphone jack on the front panel
Graphics Ports 1 x mini DisplayPort 1.2 w audio
1 x mini HDMI 1.4a w audio
(dual-monitor setup supported)
LAN support Intel® 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Peripheral interfaces 4 x USB 3.0
1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet port
1 x Headphone jack
1 x Microphone jack
1 x DC power connector
Dimensions 4.6"(W) x 4.4"(D) x 1.4"(H)
Power Adapter External
AC Adapter Specifications AC INPUT: 100 ~240 VAC, 1.5A 50~60Hz
DC OUTPUT: 19V, 3.42A
Power Cord included
Default configuration: Ubuntu
Compatible with Microsoft Windows 7
(we do not offer technical support)

OpenBSD 5.5 passed basic tests of: wireless, ethernet, audio (playback), USB, and proper video resolution (3d acceleration was not tested)

FreeBSD & PC-BSD 10 passed basic tests of: wireless, ethernet, audio (playback), USB, and proper video resolution (3d acceleration was not 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 6, 6.01, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.01
Parabola 2013.09.01, 2014.06.01, 2014.10.07, 2015.02.21, 2015.02.28, 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 12.04, 12.10, 13.04, 13.10, 14.04, 14.10, 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 12.04, 12.10, 13.04, 13.10, 14.04, 14.10, 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 12.04, 12.10, 13.04, 13.10, 14.04, 14.10, 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 13, 14, 14.1, 15, 16, 17, 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
Peppermint Linux OS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9 Respin-2, 10, 10 Respin, 10 Respin 20191210, 2022-02-02, 2022-10-02, 2022-11-07, 2022-11-28, 2023-07-01, 2023-10-15, 2024-07-01
Fedora 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41
OpenSUSE 13.1, 13.2, Leap 42.1, 42.2, 42.3, 15.0, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 15.4, 15.5, 15.6
Mageia 4, 5, 5.1, 6, 6.1, 7, 7.1, 8, 9
ZorinOS 8, 8.1, 9, 9.1, 10, 11, 12, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 15, 15.1, 15.2, 15.3, 16, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 17, 17.1, 17.2
CentOS 7 Series , 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9
Scientific Linux 7 Series , 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, (discontinued)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7 Series , 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8, 7.9, 7 ELS+
Debian 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

* Lubuntu/Kubuntu/Ubuntu 12.04.4 and 13.10 work 'out of the box', and earlier 12.04 releases work /w the LTS enablement stack installed. The same is applicable to Linux Mint. Version 13 requires the LTS enablement stack.

* Compatible with most other recent distributions. Trisquel 6 works with updated linux-libre kernel.

If your computer has ever come to a crawl you probably didn't have enough memory. A lack of memory is the leading cause of systems becoming unbearably slow. So stock up now when memory is dirt cheap and avoid those expensive upgrades.

mSATA SSD drives are a new smaller form factor type of hard drive that are much faster than traditional spinning disk drives and are found in newer higher end computers. SSD drives will usually cut boot and application start times by about half.

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.

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.

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.

Add bluetooth capability to your computer with a Penguin Bluetooth USB Micro Adapter. A Bluetooth USB adapter enables you to connect Mice, Phones, Keyboards, Speakers, and other devices wirelessly to your computer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.