Looking for mini-PCs

[Zlatan]

Looking for cheap&reliable mini PC supplier. Do you have any ideas? Thank you

[JDorfler]

What is your definition of a mini-PC?

[Dragonbite]

If you are looking for something like a Nettop (like a Netbook, but not a laptop, it is a desktop) you can look at System76 (http://www.system76.com)which comese with Ubuntu installed.


For example: System76 Meerkat NetTop (http://www.system76.com/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=91)

Processor: Dual Core Atom D510 1.66 GHz FSB 800 MHz L2 1M with Hyper-Threading (13 Watt)
Memory: Up to 4 GB DDR2 800 MHz
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
Sound: Intel High Definition Audio
Networking: 10/100/1000 (LAN)
Front Panel: 2 x USB 2.0, Microphone In, Headphone Out
Rear Panel: 2 x PS2, 1 x VGA, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ45 LAN, Audio I/O
Power Supply: 80 Watt Power Supply
Dimensions: 3.0" x 8.9" x 7.6" (W x H x D)


or the Meerkat Ion NetTop (http://www.system76.com/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=95) with nVidia GeForce 9400M graphics.

[Zlatan]

If you are looking for something like a Nettop (like a Netbook, but not a laptop, it is a desktop) you can look at System76 (http://www.system76.com)which comese with Ubuntu installed.


For example: System76 Meerkat NetTop (http://www.system76.com/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=91)

Processor: Dual Core Atom D510 1.66 GHz FSB 800 MHz L2 1M with Hyper-Threading (13 Watt)
Memory: Up to 4 GB DDR2 800 MHz
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150
Sound: Intel High Definition Audio
Networking: 10/100/1000 (LAN)
Front Panel: 2 x USB 2.0, Microphone In, Headphone Out
Rear Panel: 2 x PS2, 1 x VGA, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x RJ45 LAN, Audio I/O
Power Supply: 80 Watt Power Supply
Dimensions: 3.0" x 8.9" x 7.6" (W x H x D)


or the Meerkat Ion NetTop (http://www.system76.com/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=95) with nVidia GeForce 9400M graphics.

thanks mate, looks interesting

[Dragonbite]

thanks mate, looks interesting

Other vendors offer some NetTops too, but System76 is the only one I know that pre-installs Ubuntu on it (and has their own Forum here for support).

[ratcheer]

I like my Shuttle mini-desktop machines.

Tim

[KegHead]

Hi!

Have you considered building your own?

I did: Atom 330 based desktop w/ 2gb ram, 140 gb hg w/ 15' monitor.

Runs 10.10 great...total cost about $350.00 USD

KegHead

[C.S.Cameron]

I agree with KegHead, u-built is the way to go.
Pictured a mini itx MB stuffed into a Chinese cookie tin.
Power by PicoPSU-90
Cost ~$150

[KegHead]

Hi!

Wow is that a thumb drive as your primary?

Building my own and learning Ubuntu has given me great insight into computers and OS's.

Everyone should do a self build..you customize the way you want!

Great job C.S. Cameron!

KegHead

[C.S.Cameron]

Hi!

Wow is that a thumb drive as your primary?

Building my own and learning Ubuntu has given me great insight into computers and OS's.

Everyone should do a self build..you customize the way you want!

Great job C.S. Cameron!

KegHead

Yes, I have one thumbdrive running XP so the S-Video will work but normally boot Ubuntu.

[KegHead]

very cool!

KegHead

[Dragonbite]

I agree with KegHead, u-built is the way to go.
Pictured a mini itx MB stuffed into a Chinese cookie tin.
Power by PicoPSU-90
Cost ~$150

Looks great!

[Babbage]

Acer Aspire Revo R3700 Desktop works with Ubuntu (see reviews): http://www.ebuyer.com/product/236579

[Dragonbite]

Acer Aspire Revo R3700 Desktop works with Ubuntu (see reviews): http://www.ebuyer.com/product/236579

That looks pretty good too!