Small PC

zingo
zingo Posts: 11,258
edited January 2011 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I am ideally looking for a fanless PC, but either way something that is very small and will fit in my equipment cabinet. I am tired of having my music server and PC the same unit, and will be using this tiny PC for only the music player software and music storage; remotely accessed. If anyone has anything that would fit the bill (it doesn't have to be new, fancy, etc), I could pay you or trade for cables or other equipment. I just don't want to pay for a new PC for this limited application, and I'm sure some Polkie as something usable lying around... :smile:

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Jake
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  • wayne3burk
    wayne3burk Posts: 939
    edited January 2011
    mac mini's are fanless i.e., without many fans....

    :)

    I have one for my desktop pc - running windows xp -- all silent all the time

    -- wayne --
    Yamaha RX-V2700, EMI 711As (front), RCA K-16 (rear), Magnavox Console (Center & TV Stand), Sony SMP-N200 media streamer, Dual 1249 TT =--- Sharp Aquas 60" LCD tellie
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    What features does your Mac mini have, Wayne? Curious? Am considering a desktop that takes up the most minimal amount of space and still has a decent feature set to go with my new LCD monitor! Haven't used a Mac in a decade...we have them where I teach so I guess I do use them when I access a PC based PPT presentation.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

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  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited January 2011
    I loved using my friends mini in my HT setup. I was able to stream movies and music from my Mac upstairs, surf the web on my plasma, and it took less space than a medium sized book. It ran quiet, cool, and was cake to integrate into my wireless network. I have microsoft office installed on my Mac the learning curve was cake. Apple's online store usually has a refurbished mini form time to time.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    blueboxer wrote: »
    I loved using my friends mini in my HT setup. I was able to stream movies and music from my Mac upstairs, surf the web on my plasma, and it took less space than a medium sized book. It ran quiet, cool, and was cake to integrate into my wireless network. I have microsoft office installed on my Mac the learning curve was cake. Apple's online store usually has a refurbished mini form time to time.

    That's good to know; I'll have to check that out!

    Thanks!

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2011
    Thanks for the info on the Mac mini. How much do used ones run for?
    Jake
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