Wednesday, March 24, 2004
More Specs on The Nanode
Posted by Jason Dunn in "HARDWARE" @ 02:00 PM
"Mini-ITX.com today announced the world’s first Nano-ITX based digital entertainment device - the "Nanode" - created by Hoojum Design. The Nanode is designed around VIA's EPIA N-Series Nano-ITX Mainboard, and is constructed from high-grade precision cut aluminum, and sports an elegant ceramic matt finish that will complement any living or working environment. The Nanode's charm and appeal are enhanced by its quiet operation and small size - just 94 x 150 x 160mm - ensuring it can fit into even the most space-constrained environment.
The 120 x 120mm Nano-ITX boards use the highly efficient penny sized VIA Eden-N processor running at speeds of up to 1GHz and VIA's CN400 digital media chipset with integrated hardware based MPEG-4/2 acceleration and advanced video rendering techniques. The boards deliver a compelling visual experience on all display types from CRT and LCD screens to standard definition TVs and HDTVs, accompanied by crisp clear 6-channel surround sound from the onboard VIA Vinyl Audio Six TRAC controller."
This is looking better and better - I'm loving the slot-loading optical drive! I've always been a big fan of slot-loading drives and am baffled as to why they've more or less disappeared from the PC side of the market. Yes, that's one of the things I like about Macs. ;-) With integrated video, the Nanode isn't a gaming machine, and with a 1 Ghz CPU, it might not even be a video editing machine (we'll have to see how VIA CPU benchmarks), but it might make a good media centre-style PC. We'll see!
The 120 x 120mm Nano-ITX boards use the highly efficient penny sized VIA Eden-N processor running at speeds of up to 1GHz and VIA's CN400 digital media chipset with integrated hardware based MPEG-4/2 acceleration and advanced video rendering techniques. The boards deliver a compelling visual experience on all display types from CRT and LCD screens to standard definition TVs and HDTVs, accompanied by crisp clear 6-channel surround sound from the onboard VIA Vinyl Audio Six TRAC controller."
This is looking better and better - I'm loving the slot-loading optical drive! I've always been a big fan of slot-loading drives and am baffled as to why they've more or less disappeared from the PC side of the market. Yes, that's one of the things I like about Macs. ;-) With integrated video, the Nanode isn't a gaming machine, and with a 1 Ghz CPU, it might not even be a video editing machine (we'll have to see how VIA CPU benchmarks), but it might make a good media centre-style PC. We'll see!
