[GLLUG] Good Tiny Computer

[eduardo at cesconetto.com]

used G4 Mac Mini
:)
> I currently have a smallish 1Ghz PIII dell computer that I use as my home
> server. I would like to upgrade it to something with a very small form
> factor and ultra low power consumption. I am moving to a tiny apartment
> and
> there will be no room for my little dell. It also makes a lot of noise (3
> fans) and consumes a lot of power (cheap ATX power supply).
>
> Idealy I would like something based on either a laptop chip-set or ARM,
> Atom, Ion etc. Fanless would be great. All the server needs is enought
> room
> to load a Linux install and maybe run SVN plus a few little apps. Storage
> will be though external USB drive or internal HD if it fits. Most of its
> job
> will be to serve mp3's. Video streaming to a TV is not needed as I don't
> have a TV. Since it will be on all the time power consumption is a
> consideration as well. I thought about one of those wall warts but id
> rather
> have something slightly beefer but still in the hotel bible sized
> category.
> Cheaper is better. Nothing over $200.
>
> Anyone have recommendations? Anyone want a small old dell in a week or
> two?
>
> -David
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