Build A Media-Player BoxThe newest TechBuilder recipe builds a small form-factor digital media control center with low-cost hardware and free software: "While today's tower PCs can act as media-playback boxes, they leave a lot to be desired when it comes to portability and aesthetics. New developments in miniaturization have put the full power of a modern PC on a motherboard just 40 percent the size of a conventional ATX board. This means system builders can devise highly capable media-playback machines in small boxes, using quiet, low-power components. " Posted by Joe Caponi at 10:07 AM, May 8, 2006 This is a public forum. United Business Media and its affiliates are not responsible for and do not control what is posted herein. United Business Media makes no warranties or guarantees concerning any advice dispensed by its staff members or readers. Community standards in this comment area do not permit hate language, excessive profanity, or other patently offensive language. Please be aware that all information posted to this comment area becomes the property of United Business Media LLC and may be edited and republished in print or electronic format as outlined in United Business Media's Terms of Service. Important Note: This comment area is NOT intended for commercial messages or solicitations of business. |
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