Starting at $599, Apple's Mac mini claims to be the smallest way to Core 2 Duo on your desktop. Well, from now on, we could send it into the past with that claim, since ASUS has fitted the Core 2 Duo processor into an even smaller case and, in my opinion, they even managed to come up with a better design. The name of their device - NOVA P22...


First of all, why would you get such a thing? Basically, there should be only one answer - space, but there's always more than meets the eye, so if you want a desktop computer to draw your friend's attention, one that would make you caress its case and go "my preeecioussss" every morning (maybe not quite that far!), the NOVA P22 is the latest thing to get!

The NOVA P22 comes with built-in HiFi speakers located in the front, and it also has support for analog or digital speakers with Dolby Digital Live or DTS technology, its heat dissipation technology allows 25dB operating levels, but it also incorporates a powerful Core 2 Duo desktop processor.

When talking about connectivity, the P22 comes with 802.11n wireless and Bluetooth 2.0, making it easier for this computer to interact with most notebooks and handheld devices.

At last, it should be noted that you'll get a Windows® MCE remote control included in the package, so you can enjoy your favorite music and movies without moving from your comfortable couch...

For now, I can't tell you anything about the price, but I am sure they'll have a decent pricing, to make it a worthy competitor to the Mac mini. Apple, get ready for the ASUS revolution!