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]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Tucker @ 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.
FLUIDJ @ 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??
FLUIDJ @ Feb 3rd 2006 10:55AM
Can someone say AOpen??
Will B @ 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.
Gregor @ 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/
ch424 @ 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
Jude @ Feb 3rd 2006 5:01PM
Can AOpen machines be purchased for the US Market?
surgicalsnack @ 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!