Intel introduces the Next Unit of Computing (NUC): a miniature desktop PC that represents a modern take on the black box. The NUC sits a mere 1.5 inches tall and comes packed within a 4-inch square chassis. Don’t let its diminutive size fool you, though. This Core i5 system is speedy, stable and more than capable of handling day-to-day computing tasks in addition to handling the load of a software codec.