The ybox2 is a simple network computer system that you can solder together in an afternoon. Based around the multiprocessing Parallax Propeller Chip, the designers of the ybox2 added a built-in Ethernet controller, video output, infrared remote control sensor, full-color status LED, and even a piezo speaker.

Product Features & Specs

* Build your own tiny PC and make it do your bidding!
* Connect it to ethernet and upload your programs over HTTP
* Easy composite video output allows you to connect the YBox2 to any standard TV or composite monitor
* Program with the built in high-level language “Spin” or assembly language
* 8-core 80MHz CPU
* 32K RAM
* 32K Flash (well, technically 64, but half of that is reserved)
* Ethernet port
* Composite video output
* Infrared remote control for set-top use
* Full-color status LED
* Built-in piezoelectric speaker
* Printed circuit board and all the components you need to build the ybox2

More INformation about the Mini system and what you can do with it can be found here

Well after a few years of running this on a VIA mini-itx EPIA board  I decided to take the plunge and upgrade the motherboard.

Still wanting to stay in the mini-itx environment I eventually plunged for the Intel  D945GCLF2, which is a dual core atom 330 system.  Low profile, low power, a wee bit more horsepower. This also means I can upgrade to the latest linux distribution.

It’s a powerful wee system and so far is meeting my expectations.