Blueado's m5e Media Center PC

No, that's not a massive remote, it's a small WMCE PC. Measuring just 4.2 x 8 x 12-inches, the Blueado Mini m5e is another small Windows Media Center Edition PC which skips over all the Intel Viiv twaddle by slapping in a cool runnin' Intel Pentium M to keep the noise down. It features 1GB RAM, 200GB of storage, built-in DVD burner, TV-tuner, Dolby Digital Audio out in 5.1, DTS Digital Audio in 5.1/6.1 and 7.1 (future), front-mounted USB 2.0 and FireWire connections, a 7-input card reader, and S-Vid, DVI, VGA and Standard Video outs. Now shipping for $1,500.

[Via HD Beat]

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 3rd 2006 10:19AM]

That is HOT! Not to mention it actually looks better and costs less than most DIY solutions I've seen. I almost feel like I need to free up the cash for this one. Almost.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 3rd 2006 10:53AM]

Ok. Am I the only one that notices that thing looks mighty similar to the new AOpen small form factors??

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 3rd 2006 10:55AM]

Can someone say AOpen??

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 3rd 2006 11:06AM]

Yup looks like the Aopen Cube mini to me too (http://xc.aopen.com.tw/CubeProduct-mini.aspx?type=22&names=Cube%20Mini&adauno_t=78) you can pick these up in the UK from suppliers like Aria (http://www.aria.co.uk/ProductInfoComm.asp?ID=18392) for about �170, but you'll need to add your own CPU etc. I've got a couple of thier original 'full suze' cubes which are great value for money and quiet too.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 3rd 2006 11:16AM]

Yup, it's surely an Aopen case: http://www.engadget.com/2005/05/03/aopens-pentium-m-based-xc-cube-mini-mz855-ii/

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 3rd 2006 2:00PM]

How does it "skip over all the Intel Viiv twaddle by slapping in a cool runnin' Intel Pentium M"? One of the suggested components of Intel VIIV is a Core Duo CPU, which to be honest skips all over the Pentium M. Does this have an instant-on mode? No, VIIV is better there too. Unless you're the Register or the Inquirer, it's not cool to make obviously wrong statements, so bear that in mind for future articles.

Thanks,
ch424

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 3rd 2006 5:01PM]

Can AOpen machines be purchased for the US Market?

[GasolineHobo Posted Feb 3rd 2006 7:35PM]

Jude:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009WSMAY/sr=1-1/qid=1139013087/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-0180589-9682344?%5Fencoding=UTF8

roll your own!