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Perfect new pc platform for small arcade machines
atog:
Nividia is showing a new item at CES, called the Nvidia Ion, it's a very tiny integrated cpu/mobo/ram/video card in a box and its about the size of a video cassette.
http://www.firingsquad.com/media/hirez.asp?file=/features/ces_2009_part2/images/09.jpg
that would allow some really small table top machines to be built.
Ginsu Victim:
There are already similar PCs out there. Here's just one example:
http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/embedded/artigo/
atog:
yes but the Artigo is a kit sold by a small company and requires self assembly.
If the Ion comes to market it will be preassembled and cranked out faster at a lower price point and much easier to come by.
Not that the Artigo isn't cool, and yes I am sure Nvidia stole a lot of their ideas from the Artigo.
Ginsu Victim:
I only see the picture. Do they mentioned an MSRP?
KDOG:
Here is a link where they interviewed Drew Henry a GM for Nvidia.
http://hothardware.com/Articles/NVIDIAs-Ion-Small-FormFactor-PC-Platform-/