Redefining the Classic Experience – The Debut of the Flip Secondary Screen AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01S

On March 22, AYANEO CEO Uncle Tail shared the latest progress and highlights of the AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01S, the first Mini PC with a flip secondary screen design, through an online livestream.

High-Performance Retro Mini PC

AYANEO's first retro Mini PC, the Retro Mini PC AM01, pays homage to legendary retro computers with its meticulously restored exterior and design details. Its innovative style breaks the industry norm of neglecting design in the Mini PC category, earning widespread praise from users and media since its launch.

However, due to its budget-friendly positioning, the AM01 did not feature a true secondary screen, leaving retro enthusiasts and media feeling both nostalgic and slightly disappointed. Additionally, many users expressed a need for higher performance and better I/O expandability.

The AYANEO Retro Mini PC AM01S retains the classic appearance of legendary retro computers while introducing the highly requested secondary screen design. It has been fully upgraded to meet the performance and multi-scenario demands of hardcore users.

Three Major Upgrades for an Enhanced Experience

To deliver an uncompromising experience, our R&D team invested significant time in design optimization and technical breakthroughs. The AM01S has been upgraded in three key areas: secondary screen structure, display experience, and motherboard design, all to provide the best user experience.

1. Secondary Screen Structure:

The AM01S features a CNC-machined aluminum frame for the secondary screen, enhancing rigidity and stability. The body structure has also been optimized to ensure heat dissipation efficiency remains unaffected when the screen is closed.

2. Secondary Screen Display:

The secondary screen has been upgraded to a native horizontal display, significantly improving compatibility with system interfaces and third-party applications. Unlike the AM02, this screen is a native Windows extended display, supporting system-level display modes. It can be used independently without an external monitor, greatly expanding its functionality and usability.

3. Motherboard Design:

The AM01S is equipped with a newly developed motherboard that supports the AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 flagship processor, pushing performance limits to meet the demands of power users.

With these three major upgrades, the AM01S offers unparalleled secondary screen functionality and performance, delivering a rich and smooth experience that traditional Mini PCs cannot match.

Innovative Secondary Screen Design

The Retro Mini PC AM01S introduces the first flip secondary screen in the Mini PC category. Its smooth and stable hinge structure allows for 0-90° adjustable viewing angles, eliminating the inconvenience of fixed angles. Whether standing upright to admire its retro design or placed flat for easy information browsing and touch operations, the AM01S offers flexibility and convenience.

The AM01S features a 4" touch-enabled smart screen. Its native horizontal display and Windows extended screen capabilities allow users to use it as a portable PC with a built-in screen or connect it to an external monitor for a powerful workstation, catering to both entertainment and productivity needs.

AYANEO's proprietary management software, AYASpace, offers a variety of practical features for the secondary screen, such as the FPS Thunder overlay for real-time performance monitoring, quick performance mode switching, and clock/weather displays. AYASpace will continue to add more exciting features in the future.

Additionally, when used as a native Windows extended screen, users can fully leverage its DIY potential. Tools like "MSI Afterburner" can turn it into an OSD information panel, or it can be used for dynamic screensavers, quick access to mods, or as a control console for specific software.

Personalized Legendary Computer Design

The Retro Mini PC AM01S inherits the design language of the AM01, featuring a unique retro power button and replaceable magnetic decorative panels. Familiar chamfers and retro stripes complement the secondary screen, enhancing the device's精致复古感 (exquisite retro aesthetic).

Moreover, the AM01S adopts a new hidden port design, concealing the 3.5mm headphone jack and USB-A ports behind a magnetic cover. This maintains a clean front panel while ensuring practicality and design elegance.

With a compact 1L body, the AM01S boasts a collectible retro appearance, making it a standout piece for any desk setup and maintaining its unique "trendy collectible" appeal among Mini PCs.

All-Round Powerhouse

The Retro Mini PC AM01S sees a significant leap in performance, featuring the top-tier AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 processor. Its new 12-core, 24-thread hybrid architecture delivers notable improvements in both single-core and multi-core performance, along with enhanced energy efficiency.

The AI 9 HX 370 processor also includes the new Radeon™ 890M integrated GPU. With an upgraded RDNA 3.5 architecture and 16 compute units, it offers up to 20% better performance than its predecessor, capable of running mainstream 1080p AAA games and popular online titles.

Additionally, the AI 9 HX 370's NPU delivers 50 TOPS of AI performance, a substantial improvement in both power and efficiency. Large language model response speeds are up to 3X faster, making the AM01S not only a powerful gaming machine but also a capable tool for AI and productivity tasks.

To fully unleash its potential, the AM01S is equipped with a 65W dual-fan cooling system. A large CPU fan, a dedicated SSD cooling fan, high-performance dual heat pipes, and an extensive heatsink ensure efficient heat dissipation, supporting sustained 65W performance output.

Beyond its performance and cooling, the AM01S features high-speed connectivity, including DDR5 5600MT/s memory and an M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD. Dual SSD slots and an SDXC card reader meet users' high-capacity storage needs.

The AM01S also includes a full-speed USB4 port and dual 2.5G Ethernet ports, enabling faster data transfers and higher network bandwidth, making it ideal for users with NAS home cloud storage setups.

With its leap in performance and upgraded expandability, the Retro Mini PC AM01S is a true all-round retro workstation.

AYASpace Smart Control Center

The Retro Mini PC AM01S comes pre-installed with AYANEO's proprietary management software, AYASpace, offering user-friendly management features.

AYASpace supports keyboard and mouse inputs, providing features like performance data overlays, quick performance mode switching, and FPS Thunder overlays. Its low learning curve ensures users can start using it right out of the box without needing third-party software.

Coming Soon

Based on the AYANEO REMAKE concept, the Retro Mini PC AM01S combines retro aesthetics, a flip secondary screen, and powerful performance to deliver a fresh and creative Mini PC experience. It redefines high-performance retro aesthetics and remains a rare high-performance gem in its category.

The AM01S has undergone extensive tuning, and we are committed to providing the best possible experience for fans of this exquisite retro Mini PC. Stay tuned for official updates as we prepare for its release.