Gizmodo: Aopen

AOpen and Niveus Crash the Intel Launch Party

Louis Ramirez — Wed, 09 May 2007 15:05:16 EDT

We hit up Intel's launch party this afternoon to check out some more next-gen Centrino Duo goodness and much to our surprise we came across a pair of fresh-outta-the-oven small form factor PCs that plan on borrowing features from the new mobile platform.

First up is AOpen's new Mini PC Duo (MP965), which uses the 965 GM chipset and houses one of Intel's new Core 2 Duo processors. It's not a Centrino system (because it uses the Viiv platform and doesn't pack any battery-saving features), but it does have the option for built-in wireless. It'll come out this summer ranging from $999 to $1499. Likewise there's this Viiv-based system from the folks at Niveus which is set to launch Q3. There was no pricing on the latter, but looks-wise, Niveus' system looks right at home in any living room, especially since it's packing an HD DVD drive. – Louis Ramirez

AOpen MiniPCs Will Use Core 2 Duo

Gizloco — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:12:39 EDT

While yesterday may have been the big unveiling of the Intel Core 2 Duo—also known as Merom—AOpen just announced that its MiniPC line of PCs (think of them almost as the PC's Mac mini) will also be using Intel's latest wunderchip. Both the MP945-X and the MP945-VXR will use the Merom processor.

The MP945-VXR will boast, in addition to the Merom, integrated graphics (boo!) in the form of Intel's 945GM chipset, gigabit Ethernet, DVI output, 5.1-channel sound and a DVD burner. Home theater PC, anyone? It sure is small enough to not be an eyesore. – Nicholas Deleon

AOpen mobile-on-desktop PCs enter Core 2 Duo era [The Register]

S1Digital Media Center Mini Edition

Jason Chen — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 15:39:00 EDT

Either the S1Digital Media Center Mini Edition uses AOpen's Mini PC as an OEM, or some lawyer is going to have his golf game interrupted pretty soon.

Nevertheless, the MCME runs Windows XP MCE 2005 comes in a tiny case, perfect for living rooms, kitchens, or people in Tokyo. Inside the small shell is an Intel Core Duo 1.66 Ghz processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, an 80GB hard disk, gigabit ethernet, DVD writer, 5.1 channel sound, DVI/Component/RGB out, and firewire support.

If buying a Mac Mini and using Boot Camp isn't for you, then this Media Center Mini gives you plenty of media functions in a small, hide-able package. Or a slightly less large package, if you're a ~~midget~~ little person. – Jason Chen

S1Digital Launches Media Center Mini Edition [eHomeUpgrade]

AOpen MP945-VXR Mini PC

Jason Chen — Tue, 30 May 2006 20:30:47 EDT

AOpen improves on their mini pc with the MP945-VXR. Fans of small computing will enjoy the Intel 945GM chipset which provides Gigabit Ethernet, DVI, Firewire and USB support. There's a single slot for DDR2 memory up to 667Mhz, and no PCI express slots—only a miniPC connector used for WiFi.

The brains consist of a Core Duo processor that has support for Intel ViiV. Available for $955, which is a little bit more than the Mac Mini. This'll be good for quiet home theatre systems or people who like to keep their work area nice and tidy. – Jason Chen

AOpen re-styles second-generation MiniPC [Reg Hardware]

Aopen Viiv SFFs

tgrumet — Mon, 05 Dec 2005 14:21:40 EST

More CES news from Aopen, which claims that we'll get a peek at the first Intel Viiv small form factor PCs at the big show in Januray. The miniPC runs both Windows and Linux and Viiv machines will probably use both Intel's Pentium and its Yonah notebook processors. Of course, I'm sure there'll be about a kabillion other Viiv products lolling around CES, but I do have a soft spot for these little Aopen PCs.

Aopen to launch Viiv machine soon [The Inquirer]

AOpen Springs Pandora For Holidays

johnb — Fri, 30 Sep 2005 16:24:37 EDT

As we mentioned back in June, Taiwanese computer company AOpen has finally scheduled its release of two Mac Mini look-alike computers (just two-inches tall), code-named Pandora, in time for the holiday season. The Linux-based version should go for $399 and the Windows XP-based computer will retail for $499. Both include slot-load CD drive, three USB ports, keyboard hook-up and serial port in the back of the box. Also expect internal wireless network connectors.

AOpen box inspired by Mac Mini [CNET]