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Jason Dunn
03-24-2004, 10:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.mini-itx.com/news/nanode/' target='_blank'>http://www.mini-itx.com/news/nanode/</a><br /><br /></div>"Mini-ITX.com today announced the world’s first Nano-ITX based digital entertainment device - the "Nanode" - created by Hoojum Design. The Nanode is designed around VIA's EPIA N-Series Nano-ITX Mainboard, and is constructed from high-grade precision cut aluminum, and sports an elegant ceramic matt finish that will complement any living or working environment. The Nanode's charm and appeal are enhanced by its quiet operation and small size - just 94 x 150 x 160mm - ensuring it can fit into even the most space-constrained environment.<br /><br />The 120 x 120mm Nano-ITX boards use the highly efficient penny sized VIA Eden-N processor running at speeds of up to 1GHz and VIA's CN400 digital media chipset with integrated hardware based MPEG-4/2 acceleration and advanced video rendering techniques. The boards deliver a compelling visual experience on all display types from CRT and LCD screens to standard definition TVs and HDTVs, accompanied by crisp clear 6-channel surround sound from the onboard VIA Vinyl Audio Six TRAC controller."<br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/nanode-00.jpg" /><br /><br />This is looking better and better - I'm loving the <a href="http://www.mini-itx.com/news/nanode/images/nanode-03.jpg">slot-loading optical drive</a>! I've always been a big fan of slot-loading drives and am baffled as to why they've more or less disappeared from the PC side of the market. Yes, that's one of the things I like about Macs. ;-) With integrated video, the Nanode isn't a gaming machine, and with a 1 Ghz CPU, it might not even be a video editing machine (we'll have to see how VIA CPU benchmarks), but it might make a good media centre-style PC. We'll see!

klinux
03-25-2004, 04:07 AM
You do not have to wait to see VIA CPU benchmarks - they will pathetically slow compare to modern CPUs when it comes to doing CPU-intensive tasks but will be fine for general web and office tasks. My personal experience is limited to the Eazra-based VIA C3 @ 0.8 ghz used in a Shuttle SFF but I bet you will not see much difference.

I think Jason already knows this but Soldam has had computers like this for a one. Would love to get one but it's $$$ http://www.soldam.com/barebone/polo_r_claire/lineup.html

Jason Dunn
03-25-2004, 04:24 AM
You do not have to wait to see VIA CPU benchmarks - they will pathetically slow compare to modern CPUs when it comes to doing CPU-intensive tasks but will be fine for general web and office tasks.

Yeah, that's what I was afraid of. Ok, so this thing would probably suck then as a media centre PC...so office/email/Web work. Fair enough - good and small for dorm-dwellars.

I think Jason already knows this but Soldam has had computers like this for a one. Would love to get one but it's $$$ http://www.soldam.com/barebone/polo_r_claire/lineup.html

Nope, I hadn't seen those yet. There are so MANY mini PCs out now!