The AOpen miniPC, which was first revealed at Computex exhibition in Taipei in June, is set to hit US stores. The machine looks surprisingly a lot like a Mac mini. Both machines measure 165 millimeters square. The AOpen miniPC measures 50 millimeters high, just 1 millimeter shorter than the Mac mini. Both have the same rounded design and a CD slot at the top in the front.
The primary design difference? The miniPC has a power button in the front. Whoops, how could you have possibly called this a look alike!? I personally commend the originality and creativity behind the AOpen design team :)
The miniPC will run Intel’s Pentium-M processor and feature a DVD burner, built in ether, 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB ports, IEEE1394 (Firewire) port, DVI, and S-video connectors. One version will ship with 512MB of memory and a 80GB hard drive. In short, it’s a PC Mac Mini.
The mini computers will be available in the US this month for $399 running Linux or $499 running Windows XP.
If it has a decent video card it might just become my home theater PC.
AOpen launched the XC mini MP45-BDR, a latest addition of the mini PC product family featured the Intel® GM45+ICH9M (Montevina) chipset and the new generation Blu-ray disc reader/DVD writer (Blu-ray Combo drive). It supports new Intel® Core™ 2 Duo (Penryn) processor and provides external frequency up to 800/1066MHz, thus maximizing the performance of the Intel® Core™ 2 Duo. It s also supports up to 4GB dual channel SO-DIMM DDR-II 667/800MHz. Its built-in GMAX4500MHD graphics engine offers full support for Microsoft® DirectX™ 10 to meet image quality and performance requirements for 3D games. In addition, a total of six USB 2.0 ports eliminates the scalability limitation of min PCs and ensures greater flexibility and space.
“Available in limited quantity only, the XC mini featured the high-end Blu-ray disc reader/DVD writer (Blu-ray Combo drive) aims to meet the world needs in high-quality video playback,” said Tony Yang, AOpen’s senior marketing Director. “It proves that its high performance has earned the trust of consumers and it becomes the hub of the digital home entertainment.“ He adds, “in addition to Blu-ray disc playback functions, the XC mini MP45-BDR also delivers DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD-RAM and CD-R capabilities for data backup and video burning. Eliminating the installation and configuration processes, the preinstalled Blu-ray Combo drive enhances user convenience and is shipped with exclusive Blu-ray video playback edition of Cyberlink PowerDVD software. It offers one-stop shopping for all consumer needs in both hardware and software, demonstrating AOpen’s considerate services to the consumers.”
With even more compact design and only 1.36L in volume, the XC mini MP45-BDR includes six USB 2.0 ports and provides faster transmission as well as hot-pluggable e-SATA ports for easy connection to more devices. The XC mini MP45-BDR can also function as a digital home audio/video center. It support HDCP Full HD 1080P playback with 5.1 channel surround sound output, the new generation Blu-ray disc playback functions, and built-in GMA X4500MHD graphics engine. Through bundled DVI or HDMI port, it can connect to traditional computer monitor, LCD monitor or HDTV, providing high-definition, surround-sound experience.
Other than advanced audio and video playback capabilities, the XC mini MP45-BDR is positioned as a versatile flagship model. It comes with many optional dedicated accessories to meet the needs of a variety of applications. These accessories include: TV tuner for viewing traditional TV and digital TV, 802.11b/g wireless network modules for constructing wireless network at home, and Bluetooth technology for exchanging information with mobile phones and PDA. All these accessories demonstrate that AOpen is not only a leading supplier of mini PC, but also a leading brand creating user experience in mini PC. The XC mini MP45-BDR also fulfills the concept of environmental protection. In addition to set an example in carrying out power and space saving, it actually complies with EU RoHS directive (Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment), delivering safe, worry-free operations.
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