Mini PC. Good idea or bad idea?

[Harsky]

I know PC towers aren't meant to be something that you can pick up and carry in a bag but recently, I've been toying with the idea of getting one for my room since I don't have the room to spare for those common huge ones. The only one I seen so far is this:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?Module...ce=1&doy=search

Considering a few years ago, I was also in this same situation but I was warned against it since it over heats too easily. How far have things come since then and is there any other sites that would sell mini PCs?

 

[nileyg]

links busted...

 

[Harsky]

links busted...

Whoops. Fixxored

 

[jumpman17]

I don't like them because they are hard to ever upgrade as the pieces all fit in those things like a jigsaw puzzle.

 

[H8TR]

Never really was interested in iDEQs. If you want small PC's, go with Shuttle.

 

[Linkiboy]

get an imac lol

 

[kellyan95]

Get a small for factor, a microatx system. They are pretty small, I had a SFF Alienware (in fact, I still have the case and PSU, it needs ram a proc and new mobo >_

 

[notnarb]

just get a laptop

 

[1man1dream]

couldn't you leave the tower on the ground? anyways..

I would go against it as in the future they are EXETREMELY hard to upgrade

 

[Cairpre]

Never really was interested in iDEQs. If you want small PC's, go with Shuttle.

^^^ Speaks the truth.

 

[theorgan]

bad idea get a mac.

 

[Beware]

bad idea get a mac.

STFU. I'm tired of you retards saying get a Mac. The hardware is NOT better than PC hardware, the price is WAAAAYYY inflated and everything is proprietary, so it's harder and more expensive than a PC to upgrade. He wasn't asking about Macs so enough of the useless fanboy BS and give some REAL feedback instead of drug induced fanboyisms.[/off-topic]

You could always build your own using a mini-ITX mobo. VIA just came out with a pico-ITX. Not so great if you want real desktop performance, but DAMN, is it tiny. If you want a desktop in a tiny package I would say go with the Shuttle. I'm rather fond of the UMPCs and the OQO model 02, though a bit pricey, is VERY impressive.

 

[Sinkhead]

bad idea get a mac.

Look at the thread title. What does it say?

Mini PC

What does Wikipedia define a PC as?

WikipediaOften, the term personal computer is used exclusively for computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system

- Sam

 

[kellyan95]

I think mini itx is too small, and almost no upgrading
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811108058
MicroATX are small, and can be upgraded *more* easily

 

[Beware]

I think mini itx is too small, and almost no upgrading
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16811108058
MicroATX are small, and can be upgraded *more* easily

Which is why I threw the Pico-ITX just released by VIA. Apparently it's TIIINNNYYY.

EDIT:Nevermind. I thought you said mini-ITX weren't tiny enough. XD

 

[theorgan]

bad idea get a mac.


STFU. I'm tired of you retards saying get a Mac. The hardware is NOT better than PC hardware, the price is WAAAAYYY inflated and everything is proprietary, so it's harder and more expensive than a PC to upgrade. He wasn't asking about Macs so enough of the useless fanboy BS and give some REAL feedback instead of drug induced fanboyisms.[/off-topic]

You could always build your own using a mini-ITX mobo. VIA just came out with a pico-ITX. Not so great if you want real desktop performance, but DAMN, is it tiny. If you want a desktop in a tiny package I would say go with the Shuttle. I'm rather fond of the UMPCs and the OQO model 02, though a bit pricey, is VERY impressive.

Settle down little man it was a joke. Wipe the sweat off your keyboard from your clammy hands and lighten up. ok? ok.

 

[theorgan]

bad idea get a mac.

Look at the thread title. What does it say?

Mini PC

What does Wikipedia define a PC as?

Often, the term personal computer is used exclusively for computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system

- Sam

Sam.

Anyone can edit wikipedia so it is bullshit. But besides that you left a few things out from that source you used.





QUOTE

Often, the term personal computer is used exclusively for computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system, but this is erroneous. For example, a Macintosh running Mac OS and an IBM PC compatible running Linux are both personal computers.

 

[Sinkhead]

Sam.

Anyone can edit wikipedia so it is bullshit. But besides that you left a few things out from that source you used.

Often, the term personal computer is used exclusively for computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system, but this is erroneous. For example, a Macintosh running Mac OS and an IBM PC compatible running Linux are both personal computers.

Bah. Ok, but I don't like Mac fanboys. And it does say often, and that is usually what most people mean...

- Sam

 

[theorgan]

Often isn't the same as always. I know you are still in ummm im not sure what you englanders call it but some form of school right? Hit the books a bit harder. And i never said i was a fanboy.

 

[Veho]

Mini ITX and Pico ITX boards are very good for (ultra)small form factor, dedicated PCs, like media centres, or office computers for example. If all you need is basic Web, some document editing, picture/movie viewing, and a media player, then a mini ITX PC would suit you fine. They are really small and you can fit a whole Windows XP machine inside an original Gameboy casing (tried and proven). Also worthy of mention is the virtually nonexistent power consumption, and fanless CPUs: bliss. But if you want gaming or video/music/picture editing, a standard ATX board would be better, because it would enable you easier upgrading. Small form factor PCs are tricky either way, though, because most of the best (or "best value for money") hardware won't fit onto a tiny board or inside a tiny casing of a miniPC.