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  1. Re:Need a review by hostyle · · Score: 0 · on Mac mini to PC Hack

    And even if it is possible to build a PC the size of a Mini Mac with exactly the same specs (performance, weight, cost, color and whatnot)

    Approximately, yes - not the manufacturers link, but its still the same damn PC. There are even smaller ones out, but not very mass-produced. But basically the Mac Mini is nothing new, just better marketted than anything similar.

  2. think outside the box... by neilv · · Score: 2, Interesting · on Rolling Your Own Laptop?
    ...literally. one of the other comments centered on how difficult it is to build laptops, which is true - that's why they cost more.

    but what is a laptop, after all? it's a portable computing device. You can buy really tiny computers, such as tiqit or pocket pc (many slashdot articles on these) :


    add a fold-up keyboard, and a 5G PCMCIA drive


    And a display device, either a portable screen (there are wireless screens out there) or glasses:



    and you've got a really small computer. There are also a couple articles I've seen on building a "laptop" into a small stainless steel or brushed aluminum brief case.

    Obviously, designing a motherboard and integrating everthing into a nifty case would be nice, but that's where the cost comes in. Buying really small parts isn't cheap, but building your own thang never is. But you *can* build a really small, portable computer, pretty much tailored to your needs.

    You might also consider (if you really want to go for the gusto) the new technology that lets you output circuits via a printer (which thus far has been used to create cell phones and batteries):


    but I see no reason you couln't print custom PC's! In short, although it may not be cheaper, it is I think possible to build something small, light, portable, and tailored to your design. And if you do, could you send me one?

    cheers,

    neil
    neil@dove-tail.com
  3. Re:Here is another by mprinkey · · Score: 1 · on Tiny Little Computer

    I just found this last Friday. They also have the "espresso" pocket PC which may or may not have been on /. previously. It is even smaller!

    http://www.unicomplabs.com/parts/main.asp?Catagory ID=25&SubCatagoryID=135

    I was impressed with the features of both, but the price is a little steep. I think that a straight MicroATX BookPC is a better deal. Unicomp has two nice BookPC cases for the similarly budget minded.

    http://www.unicomplabs.com/parts/main.asp?Catagory ID=2&SubCatagoryID=244

    Now, I just have to bring myself to buy a PC Chips motherboard. Anyone have recommendations for a P3 or Athlon MicroATX motherboard with integrated Video, 100 Mbps, sound with working Xservers and Linux drivers?

  4. Re:Here is another by mprinkey · · Score: 1 · on Tiny Little Computer

    I just found this last Friday. They also have the "espresso" pocket PC which may or may not have been on /. previously. It is even smaller!

    http://www.unicomplabs.com/parts/main.asp?Catagory ID=25&SubCatagoryID=135

    I was impressed with the features of both, but the price is a little steep. I think that a straight MicroATX BookPC is a better deal. Unicomp has two nice BookPC cases for the similarly budget minded.

    http://www.unicomplabs.com/parts/main.asp?Catagory ID=2&SubCatagoryID=244

    Now, I just have to bring myself to buy a PC Chips motherboard. Anyone have recommendations for a P3 or Athlon MicroATX motherboard with integrated Video, 100 Mbps, sound with working Xservers and Linux drivers?

  5. If you're looking for pricing... by Chagrin · · Score: 4 · on Tiny Little Computer
    ..you'll find pricing here: http://www.unicomplabs.com/parts/main.asp?Catagory ID=39&SubCatagoryID=225

    Starts at $939.00.

  6. Smaller Than That by Sea+Monkey · · Score: 2 · on Tiny Little Computer

    Browsing around on the site I came across the Espresso (which has been on slashdot before) which is actuall smaller than the Cappucino G1 ... it's 6" x 4" x 1.25". Here you go: Espresso Pocket PC

  7. Remarkably Similar by Sea+Monkey · · Score: 1 · on Tiny Little Computer

    Here's a link to something that looks remarkably similar in english: Cappucino PC

  8. Here is another by EasyRhino · · Score: 4 · on Tiny Little Computer

    Check out http://www.unicomplabs.com/spacesaving/cappuccinop c.asp for a closer look at a similar product. All the text is in English too.