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Mini-ITX:

Currently, the VIA EPIA Mini-ITX form factor is the world's smallest native x86 MotherBoard.

"Mini-ITX is aimed at the development of entry-level value PCs, Thin-Clients, Wireless Network Devices, Digital Media Systems, Set-Top Boxes and more." Integration is the key.

1. Mini-Box.Com: "Mini-Box is a small, light yet powerful x86 system designed for embedded or general purpose PC computing applications.
   
   Consuming about 10 watts, the M-100 is an excellent candidate low power, small form factor requirements." (4/25/2003)
   1. Mini-Box M-100 100 released: The tiniest mini-ITX computer to date! (4/25/2003)
2. ZDNet UK - News - Story - Via motherboard keeps a low profile: Via Epia M10000 "...new board is designed for consumer-oriented PCs as well as high-tech consumer devices such as digital video recorders (DVRs)." (4/15/2003).
3. VIA Technologies, Inc.: Ultra Compact VIA Mini-ITX Form Factor
4. mini-itx.com - news: Where Small Is Big!
5. VIA Technologies, Inc. - VPSD: VIA Platform Solutions Division
   1. VIA Technologies, Inc.: Ultra Compact VIA Mini-ITX Form Factor

      "The Mini-ITX MotherBoard Form Factor is the world's smallest native x86 MotherBoard measuring only 170mm x 170mm and enables the development of an infinite variety of Small Form Factor System Platforms."

      A key component of the Mini-ITX MotherBoard consists of the VIA C3™ E-Series (EBGA package) Processor or the Fanless VIA Eden™ Platform.

   2. VIA Technologies, Inc.: VIA EPIA Series Partner Products
   3. VIA Technologies, Inc. - VPSD: VIA EPIA Mini-ITX Spec
   4. VIA Technologies, Inc. - VPSD: VIA EPIA M Mainboard
   5. VIA Technologies, Inc.: VIA Eden™ Processor Platform - EPIA Mini-ITX