Yet Another Green Discovery

Oh, yes. Surprises never seem to end when you just plain know how to use Google. While looking for other small low-powered PCs, I found this video of the Via Artigo. As opposed to the options that I outlined in a previous blog post (on my tech blog), the Artigo is a builder's kit. It comes with almost everything you need, but you put it together yourself. That is in direct contrast to the PCs I mentioned in my other blog, that are shipped completely built up.

It's already available for ordering online and it's supposed to be available in several large retailers in the US and UK (including Fry's Electronics, Logic Supply). It's already listed ready to order from LogicSupply for $279 US but will only ship after January 7. That just means they're not stocked up yet, but are expecting enough to fill initial demand. This would be a great machine to play around with. The price isn't that lower than the Zonbu or Koolu that sell for $299 each and both present better value for money by including system memory (RAM) and storage. But then again, for me there's nothing better than building a PC with your own hands, even if it does come in a kit.

And just to prove how tiny it is, watch this video. You'll be amazed at how small this thing is: