Entroware introduced today, May 2, their first mini-PC called Aura and powered by Canonical's recently released Ubuntu 15.04 (Vivid Vervet) computer operating system, or the popular Ubuntu MATE 15.04 flavor.

We remind you that Entroware is a UK-based company that has become the first hardware partner for the Ubuntu MATE project, offering the popular Ubuntu flavor with the traditional MATE desktop environment as a pre-install option on their desktop and laptop products.

Aura is a tiny computer that can be customized the way you want. It boasts a dual-core Intel Broadwell i3 5010U processor running at 2.1 GHz, 4GB DDR3 RAM running at 1600MHz, 500GB Western Digital Blue, Intel Integrated Graphics, Intel AC-7265 Wireless, Gigabit LAN, and Bluetooth.

"I can't describe how proud I am of what the Ubuntu MATE community have achieved in such a short space of time. I am also extremely grateful to Entroware for the support they have shown the Ubuntu MATE project," says Martin Wimpress, Ubuntu MATE project leader, exclusively for Softpedia.

"Being able to direct my family and friends to a computer manufacturer and retailer in the UK where they can customize any one of six different computers and have it delivered pre-installed with Ubuntu MATE is amazing. I am looking forward to how the relationship between Ubuntu MATE and Entroware develops as Entroware grow, bring new and interesting devices to market and expand into Europe."

User can choose between Ubuntu or Ubuntu MATE 15.04

The best thing about all Entroware products is that users have the option to choose between the modern Ubuntu 15.04 (Vivid Vervet) with the Unity user interface or the conservative Ubuntu MATE 15.04 with the MATE desktop environment. Both are Linux kernel-based operating systems, and you can also order Aura without an OS.

While price starts from £379.99 (€514) for a standard configuration which includes the components mentioned above, it can get to £879.96 (€1190) if you choose the top components available, such as an Intel Broadwell Core i5 processor, 16GB DDR3 RAM, and 1TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD.

The Aura mini-PC also includes 4 x USB 3.0 ports, one mini DisplayPort, one mini HDMI port, one headphone port, one microphone port, and a Kensington lock. Additionally, you can choose to buy Aura with a 22 or 24-inch Iiyama monitor with integrated speakers, as well as Logitech keyboard and mouse. Aura is available today from Entroware!

The Aura NUC is now available from @Entroware and Ubuntu MATE 15.04 is a pre-install option http://t.co/K9mcKp5Hae — Ubuntu MATE (@ubuntu_mate) May 2, 2015