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Asus Nova P20: Mac Mini mangler
source C-Net
We've just taken a look at Asus' new Nova P20, it's the latest in a line of alternatives to the Mac Mini and at first glance the ASUS Nova P20 ticks all the right boxes for a small form-factor computer: it's tiny, it's very, very quiet and it's not beige.
You can position the Asus Nova P20 in vertical or horizontal orientations and it has touch-sensitive power and optical drive eject buttons, which help to keep the front looking uncluttered. Round the back of the ASUS Nova P20 there are four USB ports and three audio jacks that support surround sound. It also has a DVI port, but you can always use an adaptor if you fancy turning that into HDMI.
As expected, the ASUS Nova P20's specs are in line with those of the Mac Mini. It uses an Intel 2160 1.8GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive, a DVD rewriter drive, and has a built-in speaker and integrated Intel graphics.
The ASUS Nova P22: The Powerful, Portable Dual Core Mini-Desktop PC
source asus.com.au
The ASUS Nova P22 is diminutive in footprint but powerful in performance. Designed for space-conscious users who demand ultra-quiet operations, the ASUS Nova requires only 122 cubic inches of space and incorporates a robust Intel Core 2 Duo processor that is cooled passively and actively by a heat dissipation module, heat pipes and fans. Supporting the 802.11n wireless standard, the Nova’s high 300 Mbps transmission rate allows users to easily download a 30-minute HD video in just 44 seconds! Completing the ensemble, a pair of built-in speakers housed at the front of the ASUS Nova offers convenient high quality audio output. For home theater configurations, the ASUS Nova also supports 5.1 speaker configurations with Dolby® Digital Live or DTS® connect technology. Additionally, the Nova accommodates nearly any environment with ease, thanks to its flexible horizontal/vertical placement, slot-loading drive and its sleek exterior.
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