14 DAY TRIAL // The latest in the LUV Machine line of the Japanese company Mouse Computer is a slim nettop. This PC is designed small and thin enough so that it can be mounted at the back of the display via an attached foot stand. The product is known as the Lm-mini20, runs Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit and has a configuration whose storage and memory may be customized.
The system itself is powered by the Intel Atom 230 central processing unit (CPU), which has 512KB L2 cache, a clock speed of 1.60GHz and a 533MHz FSB. The processor is paired with the NVIDIA ION chipset and a memory capacity of between 1GB and 3GB DDR2 SODIMM.
Also, the PC makes use of the GeForce 9400 integrated graphics controller, whose memory capacity can reach up to 256MB. In addition, the product can output a maximum resolution of 1,920 × 1,080 pixels (1,677 million colors). The use of the NVIDIA ION platform enables a Full-HD video playback at a lower CPU usage and even provides graphics good enough for gaming.
The nettop is configured with a 5400 RPM 160GB SATA hard drive, but may also come with 320GB and 500GB HDDs. In addition, the rear panel of the device boasts a DVI output and four USB 2.0 ports, with two more built into the front panel. Furthermore, the new LUV Machine is equipped with an Ethernet connectivity, provided by an RJ-45 port, line output for audio and a microphone jack.
The Lm-mini20 measures 20.0mm × 153.5mm × 172.5mm (without stand) and can operate in environments with temperatures between ten and 35 degrees Celsius and an eight to 80% humidity. The product even has a 0.0016 energy efficiency.
The Lm-mini20 LUV Machine nettop from Mouse Computer is already available on the company's website and has a price of about $378.