Small Form Factor PCs

[John Abreau]

The R10-S4 may be discontinued, but if you search Neweegg for
"Foxconn atom", you find the R30-D4, which also has an Atom cpu.
Presumably this should also be low-power as well.

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856119039



On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 2:59 PM, Alex Pennace <alex-K3hoKxkVcCJAfugRpC6u6w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 11:49:07PM -0400, Chris O'Connell wrote:
>> I'm looking for a very small form factor computer to install some home
>> automation software on.  The software is not very resource intensive.  Here
>> are the key requirements for the system:
>> 1.  Must be able to power back up  without human intervention if power to
>> the unit is lost.
>> 2.  Should be small and less energy intensive than a regular PC.
>> 3.  I would like it to be less than $500.
>> 4.  Must be capable of running Windows (so either an AMD or INTEL cpu)..
>>
>> Can anyone make any suggestions about what might work well for me?  I was
>> looking at the Dell Zino, but am unsure if a better option exists.
>
> I have ample experience with this:
>
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856119012
> (discontinued at Newegg, you may be able to get it elsewhere).
>
> 1. This system offers a BIOS option to power on after power failure,
>
> 2. Sips power. I don't recall the exact power usage when running at
> full bore, but it was low.
>
> 3. Inexpensive
>
> 4. Should run Windows well.
>
> And unlike many SFF systems, this one uses a standard NEMA/IEC power
> cord. No power brick to deal with.
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