Cube-like Xi3 Modular Computer debuts as an award winner
Xi3 has unveiled its simply-named Xi3 Modular Computer, a cube-like machine that measures less than 4-inches per side.
Given the tininess of the Xi3 computer, the motherboard has been divided into three separate parts, each of which can be "quickly" removed: a board that houses the processors and RAM and two additional I/O boards for connectivity and input/output requirements.
As for what else is in that light-weight aluminum cube, the base model will be include an AMD Athlon 64 dual-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and a 8GB flash storage drive. Linux is the pre-installed operating system, but there are plenty of Windows 7 OS choices (and many other customizable options) available. Mac users need not apply.
Only available for "evaluation and proofs-of-concept purposes" at the moment, the retail price is set to be $850. However, the masses will get their chance at buying one in early 2011. Gray is the standard issue color, but all of the colors of the rainbow are available for an extra $15-$30.
Given that the Xi3 is the winner of a CES 2011 Innovations Award in the Computer Hardware Category, we should be seeing more of this little guy in January.