Colors are vibrant with deep blacks, and it has excellent sound output for a monitor of its size.

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To keep costs down, the tiny device is packing Android 4.2, a Marvell 1.2GHZ dual core CPU, 1GB RAM, 4GB upgradeable storage, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, ethernet and 1080p HDMI output to a monitor or TV.

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Among the functions unique in the MINI segment are access to the GoogleTM local search and GoogleTM Send to Car services and reception of user-definable RSS news feeds, the content of which is displayed on the on-board monitor and can be read out using the optional voice output function.

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Since the system lacks dedicated audio output, you'll need to ensure that your monitor features built-in speakers.

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Indeed, as economies become ever more sophisticated, and real economic output ever more difficult to measure accurately, prudent makers of monetary policy will have to monitor an ever-broader set of indicators, equity prices included.

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Plus, the built-in HDMI output turns this compact device into a multimedia player-just connect it to any TV or monitor to view video or photo slide shows.

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