In today’s digital era, more and more businesses worldwide are resorting to business Apps running specifically on Android to be able to run their operations without any problems. In a time when getting products to the right place or the right customer as quickly as possible has become the new norm, it’s crucial that businesses have the right technology for the job. Until now, most businesses were using Microsoft Windows Embedded CE and Windows Mobile operating systems for estimating logistics, running warehouses, and even for planning the transportation of consumer goods on a daily basis. However, these older business solutions work based on operating systems that do not offer support to today’s ever-growing list of Android-based business Apps. This is exactly when having an Android-based computing solution comes in handy. A PC running on Android offers businesses full compatibility with most smartphones and tablets, while also integrating many user-friendly enterprise features. Most importantly, it also has a better level of security in comparison to Windows-based business solutions. So, if you’re looking for a reliable and versatile computing solution that allows for fast-paced business operations, then check out the Azulle Ally.
The Azulle Ally is a high-performance Android-based mini PC designed to work as an enterprise computing solution that can help organizations to streamline processes, simplify operations, and run business applications and software within IoT, edge computing, digital signage, and more, featuring a high-end Octa-core Qualcomm SLM920 Snapdragon 665 processor integrated with an Adreno 610 GPU, 64GB of storage and 4GB of RAM, and Android 10 as its native operating system, while also integrating a wide array of connectivity options including a Gigabit LAN Ethernet port with POE, 2 HDMI ports, 1 USB-C and 3 USB-A 2.0 ports, a micro-SD card slot, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a Kensington Lock, plus Bluetooth and dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity.
Combining the superior quality of Azulle’s renowned hardware with the proven reliability of Android OS (which is the most reliable and versatile open-source platform on the market), this high-performance Android-based mini PC greatly facilities enterprise solutions, as it allows businesses of all sizes to streamline processes, simplify operations, and run business applications with ease, including both small- and large-scale enterprise operations.
Now, let’s have a more detailed look at the Azulle Ally and go over everything that this Android-bsed mini PC has to offer you and your business.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the device’s size, this mini PC has a fairly compact form-factor, as it measures just 5 inches long by 3.7 inches wide by 1-inch tall. Furthermore, this mini PC is also rather lightweight. All that makes this mini computer extremely portable and easy to carry with you anywhere.
On top of its portability and its ultra-compact dimensions, the Azulle Ally also sports a super-minimalist and ultra-modern design, which gives it a really professional and incredibly discreet look.
Moreover, this mini PC also packs a very high-quality and durable construction, as its outer shell is made of a high-quality TPU plastic material.
On a particular side note, it’s important to mention that the Azulle Ally is in fact a fanless mini computer, meaning it doesn’t come equipped with a built-in (i.e. internal) fan cooling system, featuring only a hot-air dissipating grid that’s integrated throughout the device’s entire base.
Moving on to the computer’s hardware components and its system specifications. For its CPU, the Azulle Ally comes equipped with a high-end Octa-core Qualcomm SLM920 Snapdragon 665 processor (1.8GHz / 2.0 GHz) based on the SM6125 platform of the Snapdragon 600 series (specifically the Snapdragon 665).
Business owners will be happy to know that this is a very competent CPU chipset, and it is not comparable to an i3 CPU, as they are fundamentally different. Essentially, the Ally is an ARM based device (meaning it has an ARM architecture for its CPU), while the i3 has a x86_64 architecture (as an example cellphones have an ARM CPU architecture, while desktops have a x86_64 CPU architecture).
The Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 offers noteworthy Android-friendly features such as support for SIM and GPS, which already come integrated directly to the SM6125 chipset, whereas the i3 would require additional components to support said features (note that while the Ally itself doesn’t currently support Cellular and GPS, because of its chip, it is still possible to create a configuration that does, which is great for business owners that require those functionalities).
For the computer’s memory specs, know that the Azulle Ally boasts 64GB of storage and 4GB of RAM (LPDDR4X).
Lastly, for its native operative system, this high-performance mini PC comes running on Android 10.0.
INTERFACE
We’ll now go over the Azulle Ally’s connection panel, which offers users a wide array of connectivity options.
Starting at the back-side of the device, and going from left to right, we have a 3.5mm audio jack, a Kensington Lock directly below it (for safely locking the unit to a Kensington Security Cable if necessary), then one (x1) USB-C port, which is then followed by two (x2) HDMI ports that support a video output up to 1080P, along with a Gigabit LAN Ethernet port with POE (meaning that this port can optionally be used as a Power Over Internet port for the device’s power-source (instead of using its power port), and then the computer’s dedicated power port (which is powered by a 5V/3A DC power supply).
Then, at the left-side of the device, there’s also a micro-SD card slot, as well as three (x3) USB-A 2.0 ports.
CONNECTIVITY
On top of its many connectivity options, this Android-based mini PC also boasts Bluetooth connectivity (supporting both 4.2 and 5.0), as well as dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity (supporting both 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz networks).
MAIN APPLICATIONS
When it comes to the potential business applications that you can use the Azulle Ally for, we’d like to note that high-performance Android-based mini PC is meant to be used specifically for enterprise solutions (and not for standard consumer computer operations).
With it, businesses of all sizes can streamline processes, simplify operations, and run business applications with ease, such as processing data, managing an inventory, displaying information, or even executing complex computing operations within IoT.
That could include small-scale enterprise applications like running a digitally-powered kiosk or enhancing digital signage with 4K quality graphics, and also large-scale enterprise operations such as running POS (Point-Of-Sale) systems, performing edge computing, as well as tracking and managing real-time data to optimize business processes, improving the process of wayfinding machines to give customers quicker access to important information they might need such as store locations and map directions, amongst other applications.
In addition, many enterprises also use Android to power their appliances for communication solutions that allow them to centrally manage a fleet of Android-based devices, like Zoom for example, which has been the most popular solution people want the Ally for. Zoom also provides a management dashboard that enterprises can use to manage their fleet of digital signage, and meeting rooms.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Inside their package users will find: their Azulle Ally Mini PC, along with its dedicated Power Adapter (5V/3A).
FINAL THOUGHTS
All in all, this high-performance Android-based mini PC can truly help organizations to streamline processes, simplify operations, and handle demanding enterprise-related applications and software within IoT, edge computing, digital signage, and more.
If you’re interested in purchasing it, know that each unit is priced at $239.99. You can order yours online directly from Azulle’s official shopping page.
