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The Asus Eee Box is a compact desktop model from the Eee Box family of design and budget-centered computers. Based on the Intel 945GSE Express mobile chipset with integrated Intel GMA 950 graphic processing and an ICH7 Southbridge I/O controller hub (for SATA, USB and Gig-E LAN connections), the Eee Box is built on the Intel Atom N270 processor (1.6GHz with a 533MHz FSB) and includes 1GB of DDR2-400 system memory (although some 512MB RAM options are available as well in different models).
MSRP $349.00
Release date August, 2008
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Upgraded in early December 2008, the Eee Box B204 and B206 include more powerful ATI Radeon graphics cards - allowing for HDMI output - ideal for high quality digital video and audio. The Eee Box B202 comes with 80GB of hard-drive storage space and is bundled with a mouse, keyboard and necessary power adaptors.
A model was released later in December 2008 that included a Celeron processor.
Models (only differences are highlighted)
- B202: integrated Intel GMA graphics
- B203: Celeron processor
- B204: dedicated ATI graphics
- B206: dedicated ATI graphics
Features
- Small size
- Intel Atom N270 Processor (1.6 Ghz with a 533 MHz FSB)
- 1GB of DDR2-400 system memory
- 802.11abgn, Gigabit Ethernet
- Intel 945GSE Express mobile chipset with integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics
- ICH7 Southbridge I/O controller hub (SATA, USB and Gig-E LAN connection)
- 80/160GB HDD
- Bundled with mouse, keyboard and power adaptors
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Asus Eee Box
• ASUS Eee Box PC (1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor, 1 GB RAM, 80 GB Hard Drive, XP Home) Pure Black
• Eee Box Desktop
UPC: 610839755561
EAN: 0610839755561
MPN: EBXB202BKX0023
Competitors
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MSRP $349.00
Released October, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- compact size
- energy efficient - a mere 14w at ilde, 40w at full load
- Nvidia ION graphics - DirectX 10 capable, media acceleration
Cons
- cheap glossy plastic enclosure and stand
- Intel Atom processor provides limited computional power - poor for gamers and power users
Asus Eee Box
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Lenovo IdeaCentre Q110
MSRP $300.00
Released August, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- latest single core Atom (N280)
- HDMI output
Cons
- not powerful enough for 1080p media
- limited for power users due to slower single core Atom processor
- cheaper and more powerful options from Acer exist (AspireRevo)
Asus Eee Box
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Acer Veriton N260G
MSRP $299.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- compact and light
- energy efficient
Cons
- cannot display high definition media
- not fast enough for power users - only good enough for light browsing, e-mail and basic office and communication applications
- similar cost and usability of a netbook device without the mobility or built in peripherals (screen, webcam and mic, keyboard, mouse, etc...)
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MSi CS120
MSRP $299.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- compact and lightweight
- HDMI output for use with HDTVs and other home A/V equipment
- capable of full 1080p output and light gaming
Cons
- limited internal storage options limits its use as a media PC
- slightly underpowered Atom processor for more demanding users
- no optical drive
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Acer AspireRevo
MSRP $399.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- dual monitor output - including a DVI digital monitor output
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers who just use PCs to check e-mail and browse the Internet
- extremely compact and designed to be mounted on a VESA capable monitor
Cons
- not as pretty as the Cappuccino PC or Apple's Mac mini
Asus Eee Box
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ViewSonic LinkPC
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Released January, 2009
Pros
- designed specifically to be mounted - slimmer and more attractive on a monitor than an Eee Box
- passively cooled - no fan, no noise
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers who just use PCs to check e-mail and browse the Internet
- saves desk space
Cons
- less featured than an Eee Box
Asus Eee Box
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MSI WindBOX
MSRP $269.99
Released January, 2009
Pros
- includes an optical drive
- includes Windows XP
- fairly small and quiet
Cons
- None considering what you get for the price.
- no wireless connectivity
- fairly late to market
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Compaq Presario CQ2009F
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MSRP --
Released January, 2009
Pros
- quiet and cool
- affordable price
- powerful enough for the majority of people
- includes an optical drive
Cons
- misleading claims about standard PC energy consumption (50-80W idle, not 250W+)
- only has VGA video/monitor output
Asus Eee Box
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MSI Wind NetTop D130
MSRP $189.00
Released September, 2008
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