[ubuntu-uk] recommend a small form factor pc

[Alan Pope]

On 20 September 2010 08:33, javadayaz <javadayaz at gmail.com> wrote:
> I know i have put this question to you guys before...but the time has come
> for me buy a small pc to attach to my beautiful 40" lcd tv.
> It has to be able to store my media.
> Be able to run ubuntu (will install Linux Mint on it) (Will install Boxee on
> it)
> Have wifi.
> Have hardware acceleration.
> Be able to surf the interwebs.
> I know I could buy a revo...but i was looking for something with a cheaper
> price tag.
> Looking forward to your responses!

http://www.ebuyer.com/search?sort=pricelow&store=5&cat=191&minprice=100&maxprice=199.99&limit=10&page=1

Oh look, Acer Aspire Revo at the top of the (cheap) list.

Or you could build your own:-
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Zotac-IONITX-F-E-NVIDIA-ION-Intel-Atom-N330-DDR2-667-800-SATA-3Gb-s-RAID-ITX-VGA-WiFi
= 126.88, then add the cost of disk, RAM, case & PSU, and you get
close to the cost of the Revo.

Al.