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    Exactly what would happen if you pull the power cord on a normal form factor.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Oct 29, 2015 at 17:48
  • Generally speaking it is considered unhealthy, and I'm not an expert (otherwise I wouldn't be asking) but is considered dangerous for the HDD . However since these PC's have a different design and are more prone to be unpowered unexpectedly, this would be a reason to build in those safe guards.
    – user3645994
    Commented Oct 29, 2015 at 17:53
  • Considering in both of your example they use standard parts I don't see the reason any engineering resources would be spent to prevent what you describe. If you pull the power on a x86 in any form factor pretty much the samething will happen if all conditions are equal.
    – Ramhound
    Commented Oct 29, 2015 at 18:29