Core 2 Duo shows up in Mini PC
updated 07:40 am EDT, Wed August 30, 2006
Core 2 Duo in a Mini PC
The Mac Mini may have some stiff competition in the mini PC market as the current Mac mini offering continues to show its age. Electronista reports that, "Though Apple is widely rumored to use the Core 2 Duo in its Mac mini systems after Labor Day, it will not be the first system builder to announce an ultra-compact PC using the new processors." The new miniature computer is the Evesham Mini PC; an existing line which retails for about $1300 (USD) with the same specs as a $850 BTO Mac mini. The advantage this ultra-compact boasts is a built-in TV tuner (HD capable) and media center functionality -- including Windows XP Media Center edition out of the box. The latest version of Mini PC--announced this week--will reportedly cost $1500 (USD including tax) and pack a 2GHz Core 2 Duo processor adding a DVD±RW drive, FireWire, and an S-Video output. The new system is expected to ship mid-September as Core 2 Duo supply steadies. [image included]
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Couple of things
First, Evesham is in GB, so their prices would most likely include VAT charges. Does the 'comparable' mini price come from the Apple UK site and include the VAT as well?
Second, how can you say "with the same specs as a $850 BTO Mac mini. " when the Evesham has a built-in TV tuner (which, if I understand the British tax system, also requires an additional tax on the cost of the system). The $850 does not. Shouldn't someone throw in the cost of an Eyetv HD or something? Or would that not be fair since then the prices would be too close?