Gateway have rolled out two new small-form-factor (SFF) desktop PC ranges, its SX Series and DX Series, offering a choice of AMD or Intel processors, HDMI connectivity and compact desk footprints. The first SX model is the Gateway SX2800-01, a Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz desktop with integrated GMA X4500 graphics, 4GB of DDR memory, 640GB hard-drive and a DVD burner.
VIA and Shuttle have put together the latter’s first SSF (small form factor) PC based on the former’s Nano processor. The Shuttle XS29F pairs the Nano U1700 CPU with VIA’s VX800 media system processor, meaning that unlike many nettops the XS29F has both VGA and DVI Dual video outputs.
Video demo after the cut
eMachines have announced a new compact desktop PC range, the EL1300 series, promising budget prices but above-nettop performance. Two models will be available initially, the EL1300G-01w and EL1300G-02w, each using an AMD Athlon 2650e 1.6GHz processor, NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics and a 160GB 7,200rpm hard-drive.
Eight years ago, I was in love with Linux and I fell for it even more when I found Debian Linux. I dreamt about Linux being sold to the average Joe years ago, and today many companies do just that. I applaud Everex for taking a step to bring Linux-based computing to the masses.
unboxing video after the jump
This thing that looks a lot like a square SFF PC, but its not, it’s a digital photo album. The only problem is the paltry 80GB of storage.
Sure, 80GB could store a good number of photos from your cell phone, but with cameras hitting average ranges between 7 and 10 MP for mere point and shoots, well, 80GB is going to get eaten up pretty quick. And if you are a professional, you are probably really hesitant when it comes to deleting digital photos, which is good; you shouldn’t have to, so why make something like this with only 80GB of storage?
If you’re looking for a SFF PC, Shuttle is usually a good place to start looking. They helped to change the way we think about computers, namely by how large we think they should be. So it’s no surprise that they are releasing a new SFF box aimed at media enthusiasts.
I know plenty of people that are absolutely terrified to open their computer case. It’s understandable, as some of them have absolutely no business tinkering around on the inside of one. But simple upgrades like adding memory or a PCI card shouldn’t be a daunting task, yet for many it is. A Japanese company is looking to simplify this with a new line of PCs.
Heres another tiny Linux PC that has a little more to it than the USB key PC. It will take up around 2 square inches of space. Wherever will you find room for it?
SFF enthusiast loves Shuttle. The maker of the famous XPC small form factor desktop has announces that it will be selling XPC’s motherboard as a standalone product. So if you own a Shuttle XPC, you can upgrade your system to a newer motherboard and CPU without having to buy a whole XPC barebones anymore. There are no information yet if these boards can be use in generic ATX cases (I don’t see why not with some case mods).
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Can you spot the PC in this picture? Well, if you’re looking for it you can probably spot it pretty quick. But if you were looking at the other side of this monitor, you’d never know it was there.
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