FS: Minature Desktop Computer (3.8" High)

lol. They're called "Shuttle PCs" (Shuttle is the company that actually builds that style of unit originally).. The VIA processor is a complete piece of garbage (they are the former Cyrix). The only thing going for them is that they're uber-efficient. They're designed for multimedia use and the whole computer is worth about $300 brand new.
 
I just had a look at the shuttle PC, and they actually look to be bigger ones I am offering. They look to be Micro-ATX? The one I am offering is Mini-ITX.
 
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300214724766

Here is the Intel Core 2 Duo Model, with a much higher spec than the other one.

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66GHz Processor [/FONT][/FONT]​
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]2GB of DDR2 System Memory[/FONT][/FONT]​
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Disk Drive[/FONT][/FONT]​
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive[/FONT][/FONT]​
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]6x USB 2.0 Ports[/FONT][/FONT]​
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]DUAL 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet[/FONT][/FONT]​
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]3 Audio Ports[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Windows XP Home Edition w/Service Pack 2
DVI, VGA and HDMI
Wireless G Mini-PCI Card
Dynatron CPU Fan
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[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]PCI TV Tuner w/Remote Control
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and it has been priced at $899.99 :)
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If you look on nextag.com you'll see that normal people sell the Core 2 Duo with much higher spec between $300 and $500...
 
Indeed, however, from what I can see that is in a normal size rig. Such as the processor in the one I am selling costs $210 alone as it has a max thermal power of 34w. I am aiming to build tiny desktop computers with little thermal power.
 
diduknowthat said:
Also, you should mention it's multimedia capabilities. I see it as mainly a HTPC, assuming it's pretty quiet.
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It's not. I saw the little piece of crap at Fry's. The processor is permanently soldered to the board and it has a tiny heatsink on it with a small, maybe 40mm at the most, high speed fan. Like a crappy northbridge cooler.

Antec and other case makers sell nice HTPC cases the size of DVD players that'll fit mATX motherboards with real processors in them.

This VIA crap is a novelty toy. It's meant for cash registers.

By the way, the motherboard/CPU combo was under 100 bucks.
 
fortyways said:
lol

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116039

35W TDP, Conroe Core 2 architecture, Intel, $51, 1.8GHz, highly overclockable.

but yeah, the $210 proprietary piece of crap is better.
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Thats Socket LGA775, the ITX mobo im using is Socket M
The computer makes Apx 28db also.

fortyways said:
It's not. I saw the little piece of crap at Fry's. The processor is permanently soldered to the board and it has a tiny heatsink on it with a small, maybe 40mm at the most, high speed fan. Like a crappy northbridge cooler.

Antec and other case makers sell nice HTPC cases the size of DVD players that'll fit mATX motherboards with real processors in them.

This VIA crap is a novelty toy. It's meant for cash registers.

By the way, the motherboard/CPU combo was under 100 bucks.
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Those are nice cases, I was going for size, however, ill consider it on the launch of my website.
 
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Garethman!!` said:
Thats Socket LGA775, the ITX mobo im using is Socket M
The computer makes Apx 28db also.




Those are nice cases, I was going for size, however, ill consider it on the launch of my website.
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Please help me understand what warrants all the performance, monetary, compatibility, reliability and upgradeability sacrafices that are made in order to use the smaller form factor.

I currently stand by my previous statement that it's a novelty toy, but I'm willing to investigate the possibility that I may be wrong.
 
Usually benefit places with very little space such as dorms, classrooms, offices and for television media centers. The VIA PC is designed for people on a tight budget, where as the Intel version is designed for people with a more of a relaxed budget for a TV PC.

The processor can be upgraded on the Intel System, up to a 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo I believe.

There is really no sacrifices in the computer, providing your not planning on gaming on the system, it has the hard disk capacity of a standard computer (320GB SATAII), 2GB of DDR2 RAM, TV Tuner, HDMI, VGA and DVI, 6 USB ports and more.
The price, I agree is higher than standard desktop computers, but the demand for small form factor computers are becoming more popular for places mentioned above.

It also is faster and has more hard disk space than most laptops offered at that price.
 
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it seems you havent had much success at selling computers on ebay, maybe lower your prices a little bit? its a tough world out there. good luck with it
 
Indeed, not much success at all. I will lower the prices on some, but what I am going to do is setup a website, with Google adwords etc. That should hopefully be better at selling them. Thanks for the luck, hopefully one will sell soon :)
 
Just so you know, there is very little margin or mark up in hardware sales. If a retail chain buys a computer for $400 their cost, they maybe sell it for $500 tops if they are lucky.

If you mark it up anything beyond that, you aren't going to sell because you can't compete. Also, buying from a large company you get warranty and support from a company. Can you offer those services?

I am not bashing you, but giving you an idea on how to be more successful.
 
Indeed, I offer 7 to 14 day warranty with me, then all the other hardware has a warranty with the manufacturer of the hardware directly.
 
not knocking you in any way at all man but i think dell has this market cornered.. We can get an ultraslim model with our pricing for around 450 shipped to us that matches that config i agree with tlarkin might want to lower pricing.. Oh yea dell comes with a 1 year warranty free 4 hour support on site if needed(not that we would use it since we have our own it department lol)
 
Indeed, they're lucky that they can do that, I am planning on having a help and support desk, with free support for 6 months where the user can talk to me on MSN Messenger or Skype.
 
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