Stefan Mileschin

We like small-form-factor systems, especially when they're available as barebones rigs that let users add their own storage, memory, and OS. Most of these micro machines use active cooling to keep component temperatures in check, but their tiny enclosures can't accommodate the larger, low-speed fans coveted by folks who seek near-silent PCs. Instead, you typically get smaller, blower-style coolers with higher-pitched acoustic profiles and a propensity to get whinier over time. Noise shouldn't be an issue for Foxconn's NanoPC, though. This puppy offers passive cooling in a book-sized chassis that should fit just about anywhere.

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