14 DAY TRIAL // The launch of Intel's nettop-focused dual-core Atom 330 processor has enabled a number of PC vendors to develop their own designs, leveraging the low-power specifications and performance of the small processor. Ranging from low-power desktop computer systems to home servers, these devices have recently taken the market by storm. Although they have not yet reached the level of success recorded by their portable version, nettops are considered an adequate PC alternative for most home users, especially in the current market conditions. On that note, another PC maker, namely Japan's Mouse Computer, wants to provide you with an Atom-based nettop.
The new system is powered by the aforementioned Atom 330, which has been coupled with an impressive 2GB of RAM memory. Unlike most nettops, this configuration boasts a higher-capacity 320GB HDD, providing users with more storage space for their media libraries or other important data. In addition, the Mouse Computer Nettop is featured with a DVD Super Multi, integrated wireless b/g connectivity and the usual Windows XP Home SP3 operating system. Basically, this machine provides you with everything you need in an entry-level home PC ready for office tasks and basic multimedia applications.
Keeping all that in mind, the system can be yours for less than €400, although that might be a bit high, considering that some manufacturers we've seen at CeBIT have already included Microsoft's Windows Vista in their own Atom-powered desktop computer systems. Still, if you are looking for a low-power, low-cost desktop PC for your home, this new system from Mouse Computer is an alternative worth considering. Also, if you are not willing to pay approximately €400, then you can choose a cheaper, single-core Atom 230 version, although that will likely reflect on the performance of the system.