OK. Its two weeks later and I have a functioning AOpen mini-pc up and running WinXP. The AOpen RMA folks were nice enough. I guess it was about two weeks turn around time to get the machine back with a new mobo. Indeed, the fan control on the old motherboard must have been bad. With the new motherboard, the fan runs constantly (and audibly) once the machine is up to operating temp.
I just set up another mac mini for a friends mother this past weekend. The AOpen mini pc seems like a bit of a disappointment in comparison. Yes, I could put it together for less $$ than the mac mini, but when I build a PC, I expect to spend less AND make a better machine. This one isnt better than the mac mini. I suppose that this machine might be appropriate for someone who wanted a semi-stylish case running linux and slimserver headless. Unfortunately, with this machine you do get constant, audible fan noise. So Im not sure youd want the semi-stylish case sitting next to your stereo. And if you put the machine in a closet and out of ear-shot, whats the point of that semi-stylish case? About the only real benefit of the AOpen mini-pc that I can see is the low power consumption. For some folks, I can imagine that that is a real selling point. This machine will end up as a present to some needy friend who doesnt have a computer. I dont think Ill bother to set up Fedora on it or install slimserver. -- gharris999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ gharris999's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=115 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=22179 _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
