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AOpen MP945-VXR August 22, 2006

Posted by flung in : HTPC Systems, DIY HTPC , trackback

I was perusing a couple of websites the other day and I came across this wonderfully small barebones system from AOpen called the MP945-VXR. The system is actually part of their miniPC lineup which I’m sure some of you saw last year when they unveiled a system that looked remarkably similar to the Mac mini. The latest iteration of the miniPC uses a new design and is a Viiv ready system which is great news for Windows Media Center builders out there. The AOpen MP945-VXR is a black colored version of their MP945 product (it’s also available in a silverish color). Here are the specs to the AOpen MP945-VXR:

Support for Core Duo and Core 2 Duo processor
Intel 945GM chipset
Viiv ready
DVI/YPbPr/S-Video output
D-sub
5.1 channel audio
Gb LAN, Firewire, SATA II support
802.11 b/g wireless optional support
Built in IR, MCE remote
Measures 6.5″ x 1.97″ x 6.5″ and weighs 3 lbs
1GB of memory MAX

I must admit - I’m tempted to build a system out of this box.. maybe someday. In the meantime, if you’re thinking of building an HTPC system that’s pretty darn small - give this system a look over. It would be nice if it came with HDMI support but that’s asking a lot huh?