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

On 2010-02-19 01:43, brent timothy saner wrote:
>
> 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.

"Quiet" is another design consideration. The Eee Box is supposed to
be able to attach to the back of a monitor. That would be truly useful!

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Walt
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