This Windows mini PC made me question why I still use a full-size desktop in 2025

• The Acer Veriton NUC AI PC is currently on sale for $829.
• This mini PC has a very small footprint, while offering multi-monitor support, robust cooling, and smooth performance.
• Its best purchased on sale, as there are many competitive options at the regular price point.

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My world largely revolves around laptops; I've spent most of my personal and professional life using them. As a result, mini PCs have mostly been an afterthought, although I've always been curious about their capabilities. Could a tiny desktop offer the same level of satisfaction to pull me away from the notebook form factor? 

I confronted that question head on when I recently tested the Acer Veriton NUC AI PC, a tiny Copilot PC designed for businesses.

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