[OT]: Mini-ITX systems (was Re: server questions)

[Bruce Marshall]

On Thursday, May 12, 2011, Michael Hipp wrote:
> On 5/12/2011 8:00 PM, Bruce Marshall wrote:
> > http://www.mini-box.com/picoPSU-120-power-kit
> 
> Thanks for all this. I'm looking at these:
> 
> http://www.mini-box.com/M350-enclosure-with-picoPSU-80-and-60W-adapter
> http://www.mini-box.com/Intel-D525MWV-Mini-ITX-Motherboard
> 
> Add in a couple of memory sticks and hard drives and for <$300US you 
> would have a reasonably capable server that could be carried in a 
> briefcase. May be just what I need.
> 
> Michael

Yup...  lots of uses.  I was thinking of using one as a 'loaner' to friends 
etc.  to let them try linux.  Would be easy to swap the box in for someones 
desktop.

BTW.....    Anyone who buys the M350  mini-box chassis would do well to read 
the PDF file they have one their site.  Opening the chassis is kinda like one 
of those oriental puzzle boxes.

You remove a screw from the back,  slide the top of the cabinet back about 3/4 
inch, and then remove the top.  THEN the front of the cabinet can be removed.

The top can't be just lifted off because there are 'tabs' on the sides and 
moving it the 3/4 inch puts the tabs opposite some slots in the bottom so it 
can be lifted off.

Of course, you can't see any of this when you receive the cabinet and it is 
not obvious.  Now I know after discussing with the mbox people.  I suggested 
they put a small instruction sheet in with the box.