Re: [Nolug] Thinking of a small, cheap PC for the kids

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On 02/19/10 00:42, Ron Johnson wrote:
> No oomph needed. Will plug in an external monitor and mouse, then leave
> it on the kitchen table.
>
> Thinking about the ASUS Eee Box B202 (with Intel GMA 950 video) for $230
> from NewEgg, then plugging in an 19" 4:3 LCD.
>
> Any opinions? (Tried Googling, but all the comments are from 18+ months
> ago.)
>
> Thanks

well, if you're looking for cheaper...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-Mac-mini-Desktop_W0QQitemZ110494470038QQcmdZViewItemQQptZApple_Desktops?hash=item19b9fbcf96

throw linux on it, done. :)
(it's a PPC though, so it'd have to be debian or gentoo.. i think there
are one or two other distros that allow for PPC...)

also, you might want to get a shuttlePC. they're nice and small (but
considerably larger than a mac mini, eeebox, etc.) but can pack a bit
more power.

HTH
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