Mini-Box M-100

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Posted by michael on Friday April 25, 2003 @09:51AM from the too-many-products-named-m100 dept.

Craig Mctavern submits this link to a blurb about the Mini-Box M-100 small form-factor computer. Looks tailor-made for a home audio/visual system.

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power consumption by the+idoru · 2003-04-25 09:54 · Score: 2, Funny

Mini-box runs at only 12V

anyone got a spare battery lying around? seriously, though, 12V is some crazy low power consumption. you gotta admit, that's pretty cool.
1. Re:power consumption by Waffle+Iron · 2003-04-25 10:29 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  12V is some crazy low power consumption
  That's nothing. My Athlon CPU uses only 1.75 volts of power! I'm taking the ugly heatsink and fan off of that sucker right now because a chip at this low voltage just doesn't need them. From now on, I'm going to run it bare to the world!
  Wait a minute... I've almost got the heatsi3nk lo4ose*A#]]x(++ .=-
Re:Obligatory by gpinzone · 2003-04-25 09:56 · Score: 2, Funny

Don't forget, "Does it run Linux" and "Can I make a TiVo out of it?" and "Who could possibly want this thing when you can buy a [XBOX, Walmart cheapo computer, PS2 running Linux]?"
Not a web server by Bakobull · 2003-04-25 09:59 · Score: 5, Funny

The online store must be using one of these as its server.

I think I smell something melting...

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Re:Obligatory by Pharmboy · 2003-04-25 10:09 · Score: 4, Funny

Imagine a beowulf cluster of those!

I did. It would have about the same power as a single new 3.0ghz box...and take up more room. Oh, and cost more.

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HUGE sale on just the motherboard by binaryDigit · 2003-04-25 10:11 · Score: 3, Funny

From the site:

VIA EPIA V, 800MHz Motherboard
Regular price: $115.00
Sale price: $112.00

At savings like that, buy two, or four. Start that beowulf cluster NOW!
1. Re:HUGE sale on just the motherboard by cei · 2003-04-25 10:30 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  I can see the ad now...
  
  BUY 39, GET ONE FREE!!!
  
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Re:Car Stereo? by Xerithane · 2003-04-25 10:14 · Score: 5, Funny

Totally. This would fit nicely into my Camaro's DIN slot. If anyone would like to buy it for me, I'll be happy to pay you back with a harrowing thrill ride, accompanied by any music you'd like.

Hmm.. sounds tempting, but do I need a mullet first?

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Re:Car Stereo? by applef00 · 2003-04-25 10:29 · Score: 2, Funny

Mullet and moustache.
Re:Almost great for lan parties by Dolly_Llama · 2003-04-25 11:18 · Score: 2, Funny

The trunk in a '69 chevelle is large but we need a months worth of clothes
Dude, you're going to a lan party. Skip the extra clothes and the hygiene supplies. You'll fit right in.

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