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Huawei-powered mini-PC debuts with Huawei AI chip and 192GB of memory — Orange Pi AI Studio Pro wields Ascend 310 chip with 352 TOPS of AI performance, but relies on a single USB-C port

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Orange Pi has launched the Orange Pi AI Studio, a mini-PC powered by a Huawei Ascend 310 AI chip with 176 TOPS of AI performance. The base model offers 48GB or 96GB of memory, while the Pro model combines two mini-PCs for 352 TOPS of performance and 96GB or 192GB of memory. The device features a single USB-C port for connectivity, potentially requiring a hub for additional peripherals. Priced at over $2,350, the AI mini PCs are currently available in China and on AliExpress. The product supports Ubuntu and Linux, with Windows support expected in the future.

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