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I'd think it would be able to boot openelec or XBMCbuntu. At least I don't see why not. How it can play netflix, I don't know.
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Intel 'Core Processor' is kinda vague. I wonder how it compares to existing Nettop hardware that you can get in the same price range.
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No HDMI and an internal AC power supply (at least that's what the cloverleaf plug is saying to me anyway)?
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2012-05-30, 10:23
(This post was last modified: 2012-05-30, 11:22 by tHe-BiNk.)
I assume, both the DP ports can provide a HDMI audio/video out. Similarly the DVI out can provide a HDMI video out (at least). A (DVI-HDMI or DP-HDMI) cable should cost a couple of bucks. But yes, no dedicated analog or digital audio out, is a bummer.
This dual core "core" 1.9 GHz proc is a big step up from those crappy Atoms. Seems like a nice box, for a nice price ($329). Will likely give the ChromeOS a try. Ana I would not be supprised if Ubuntu was up and running on this box within 1 to 2 weeks.
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What a weird combination of ports (2 x DP + DVI). With the chainability of DP it makes no sense to have 2 x DP (six displays, which it'll struggle to drive) and waste space on a DVI. DP + HDMI + DVI would make much more sense. Or DP + HDMI + SPDIF. It's like the committee that designed this didn't know what they wanted it to do.
I do like the built-in PSU though, this is the one area I feel that (semi-)bog-standard PC hardware falls down. Always with the external power bricks and DC-DC conversion, whereas it's clearly possible to run nearly equivalent hardware from something much more compact.
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anxious to hear your results
