[MediaPi]

Gigabyte BRIX GB-BXPi3-4010 Barebone PC with built-in projector
http://www.ebuyer.com/625819-gigabyte-br...bxpi3-4010

No Ram/Storage or OS, but with a USB openelec install this is possibly the cheapest i3 solution for Kodi in UK? Also has WiFi+BT card included. The projector is a gimmick but cool nonetheless., imagine taking this with you on trips and no need for a TV :p

CPU
4th generation Intel Core i3-4010U 1.7GHz
Memory
2 x SO-DIMM DDR3L slots (DDR3 1.35V) 1333 / 1600 MHz Max. 16GB (not included)
LAN
Gigabit LAN (Realtek RTL8111G)
Graphics
Intel HD 4400 graphics HDMI Resolution (Max.) - 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz Mini DP Resolution (Max.) - 3840 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
Expansion Slots
1 x mSATA slot 1 x Half-size mini-PCIe slot occupied by the WiFi+BT card
Front I/O
2 x USB 3.0 1 x head phone jack with SPDIF
Rear I/O
1 x HDMI
1 x Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.0
1 x RJ45
1 x DC-In
1 x Kensington lock slot
Power Supply
Input: AC 100-240V Output: DC 19V 3.42A
Projector Details
Projector type - DLP (LED backlight)
Projector Resolution - WVGA (864 x 480)
Projector Aspect ratio - 16:9
Projector Image size - 7"-85"
Projector Brightness - 75 ANSI lummens
Projector Contrast Ratio - ≥900
Projector Lifecycle - 3LED (RGB) technology
Projector Input PC / mini HDMI in
Projector Speaker - PC: Dolby technology (1.5W) HDMI IN: SRS technology (1.5W)






Anyone think this is cool? anyone interested?

[noggin]

No interest at all in the projector (SD resolution and probably dim and not very nice) - but ignore that and that's not a bad price at all for what is effectively a Haswell i3 NUC with built in WiFi and Bluetooth.

[MediaPi]

thats what I thought Noggin, I looked around for prices for NUC and Gigabyte i3 units and none came close to this price. Yeah the projector is a gimmick.
Seriously can't believe we getting these prices at long last. America always have the cheapest hardware, about time we get to join the fun!
though nowadays who needs more powerful than a Celeron 2957U?

[MediaPi]

just checked amazon for haswell i3 NUC (without wifi and bluetooth)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Intel-D34010WYKH...B00IRXEBR0
£226.25

right now for asus chromebox
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00M0M82CY/re...G7S6BYMVXX
£174.84

and this unit, haswell i3 for £160

chromebox has no place now (in the uk) , with the HP 260 G1. seems as though Intel is readying for next evolution of there chips...Skylake

how much further will the prices drop?

[Matt Devo]

chromebox has no place now, with the HP 260 G1. seems as though Intel is readying for next evolution of there chips...Skylake

we do need to remember when making broad proclamations on recommended devices that prices/availability vary highly by region. The ChromeBox (Asus in particular) has never been a good value outside of the USA (and maybe Canada); the 2957U variant of the HP 260 G1 isn't on clearance here, and still sells for $350+.

[MediaPi]

sorry Matt I realised that just after posting, and added (in the uk)
they should have clearance sales on those models in the future (in the USA) no?
think I got to excited about cheap hardware for UK members