The Giada Ultra MiniPC i50 ($659 direct) is a nettop that will serve to store your digital media, files, and data. The MiniPC i50's Core i5 CPU doesn't quite have the gusto for multimedia creation tasks like Photoshop CS5 editing, but it will gladly serve up your Netflix videos, Web pages, and an assortment of media for you to consume. However, you may want to consider the Acer Revo RL100-UR20P ($569.99 list, 4 stars) before you commit, its features are vast and its asking price low.
Design and Features
The Giada i50 is only slightly smaller than the WiebeTech ToughTech Secure Q external hard drive, and its form factor is more along those design lines than the usual fat square nettops you see, like the Dell Inspiron Zino HD (410) ($849.99 direct, 4 stars). Its 7.48 by 5.9 by 0.98 inch (HWD) plastic chassis is framed by a silver band, and the sides have a black glossy finish with off-white geometric shapes accenting its corners. The Giada i50 can be situated one of several ways: upright on the provided stand, mounted onto the back of an HDTV or monitor via the VESA kit, or laid flat on its side. Whatever your favorite position is for your hardware, you can easily fit it into even the most cramped home entertainment system.