Having A Zaurus Made Me Want A Full-fledged Minipc

[Tom61]

Small update, almost done, however, I've lost the MAX787s.

http://tom61.arcadecontrols.com/pics/upc.jpg

[bluedevils]

Or you could heatsink it to the case!!  

Actually, the typical fanless configuration for this power of processor would be larger and heavier than what I have now, even moreso for what should be arriving soon. A passively cooled Via Eden (very simular to C3) passively cooled processor generally has a heatsink nearly as big as the motherboard itself and at least 3/4" tall.
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[benplaut]

Small update, almost done, however, I've lost the MAX787s.

http://tom61.arcadecontrols.com/pics/upc.jpg
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oh, so you'll use it laptop style?


it's not as small as i thought  

[Tom61]

oh, so you'll use it laptop style?

At least at first, I'll probably make it more tablet like later on.

it's not as small as i thought 

Yeah, it's not turning out as small as I'd hoped. I might build a custom case later on, and that should cut down on the overall size. Fairly hard to build a custom case before you know all the sizes of all the parts.  

If I manage to get ahold of some money to re-do the project, I think I'll hunt down a 3.5" biscuit Pentium-M board. That'd cut down on the power consumption as well as well as the size (currently using a 5.25" board). Unfortunately, those kind of boards typically cost in excess of $600, so I may never get around to re-making it.

[TsingTao]

...those kind of boards typically cost in excess of $600, so I may never get around to re-making it.
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 Have you considered seeking sponsership ?

 You might try contacting the manufacturers of some of these higher end parts you're interested in and see if they'd hook you up with some gratis parts in exchange for a small ad on your website.  

 I know this might feel like 'selling out' to some, but I personally don't see anything wrong with giving a shout out for a product that has performed well, or for a company that produces quality stuff and treats people right.

 I mean what's the worst that can happen...they say 'NO' ?

Just a thought...