Computex is just around the corner, and that means a ton of computer makers are getting ready to either unveil new machines or launch previously announced products. One of the hottest categories right now appears to be nettops, or small, low power desktop computers that use many of the same components found in netbooks. Here are a few news items about upcoming machines:
Shuttle XS29/XS29F
The Shuttle XS29 series of nettop computers feature a VIA Nano processor and VX800 media processor. The nettops have VGa and DVI ports, and 4 USB 2.0 ports. They uses 50 watts or less, and can handle up to 4GB of RAM, a SATA hard drive or SSD. The X29 uses a Nano L series processor, while the XS29F uses a Nano U series CPU which runs slower, but which also uses less power allowing the XS29F to run virtually silently without a fan.
Both nettops should be on display at Computex.
Asus first showed of a network attached storage device as part of its Eee PC family at CES in January. The Eee NAS made another appearance at CeBIT in March, and word on the street is that Asus will be showing it off once more at Computex. But the exciting part is that Asus is reportedly planning to start shipping this network attached storage device with a built in touchscreen display in June.
