Barebones PCs

The Bottom Line: The AOpen MiniPC Duo MP945-VXR is a bare-bones Mac Mini clone that outdoes the original by adding support for Intel's new Core 2 Duo CPUs.

Specs: No CPU, 0 MB DDR2 SDRAM, None., Intel GMA 950, PC barebone

The Bottom Line: You'll want to give Shuttle's new AMD-based, small-form-factor gaming PC a week or two to see how the coming Athlon price drop will affect the price tag. Assuming that Shuttle continues its aggressive pricing, however, the XPC P2 2700 will deliver lots of bang for your buck.

Specs: AMD No CPU, 0 MB DDR2 SDRAM, None., No graphics, PC barebone

The Bottom Line: The clone that comes closest to the nearly flawless Mac Mini, AOpen's MiniPC Duo MP945-V would be easier to recommend if it hit the same price point as Apple's pocket-size box.

Specs: No CPU, 0 MB DDR2 SDRAM, None., Intel GMA 950, PC barebone

The Bottom Line: Although the VoomPC M10000 Car PC Barebone kit is difficult to install, the end result is well worth it. The case design is unmatched, and the power supply works like a Swiss Watch.

Specs: VIA C3 (1 GHz), DDR SDRAM, None., VIA UniChrome Pro, PC barebone

Specs: No CPU, 0 MB DDR2 SDRAM, None., Intel GMA 3000, PC barebone

Specs: Intel Atom 330 (1.6 GHz), 0 MB DDR2 SDRAM, None., Intel GMA 950, PC barebone

Specs: AMD Sempron LE-1250 (2.2 GHz), 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM, None., NVIDIA GeForce 6100, No operating system, PC barebone

Specs: No CPU, 0 MB DDR2 SDRAM, None., Intel GMA X4500, PC barebone

Specs: No CPU, 0 MB DDR2 SDRAM, None., NVIDIA GeForce 8200, PC barebone