Smallest Desktop PC - Server Intentions

xterm

I've always wanted to have a server running at home for several needs (FTP, Webserver, Repositories and the lot) yet my problem was space. I do not have space at home to place a fully fledged desktop case.

Does anyone know of a small (in size) desktop PC or anything similar that i could use for such purposes available in lebanon?

Requirements: Small size, USB, Wifi, Ethernet.

Ayman

I think the GuruPlug would suit you well but I doubt it is available here. Personally, and given the small space problem, I would use a netbook such as an asus eee, acer one, or hp mini. I think they should work well as small home web, printer and file sharing servers.

Samer99

http://www.fit-pc.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fit-PC

fit-PC is a low-power small sized computer yet still very powerful... the problem is that it is made in Israel, so I doubt that you will find it in Lebanon.

xterm

Me wants, and me wants now.

The Guru Plug

Edit: Based on the reviews, i no longer want this.

Ayman

@xterm, there is the SheevaPlug It had a really high rating and good review in one of the LXF issues. I can scan for you the review article and send it to you if you wish.

Ayman

@Samer99, thats a really neat PC and it is quite powerful compared to other small PCs.

EDIT: Sorry, I should have edited my post above instead.

Joe

I personally love the Linutop 3

ryeobot

Is a Mac Mini totally out of the question? I know it's pricey but it totally fits the form factor.

xterm

Fixed my old Toshiba laptop. I'll try to find a suitable location to place it as well as keep it cooled at all times, though i'm not sure how long it could last if kept running 24/7

Padre

get an SBC :)
I usually order them online from Taiwan, takes 3 days to get here.
They are relatively small, a bit bigger than a cigaret box.

Samer99

Padre wroteget an SBC :)
I usually order them online from Taiwan, takes 3 days to get here.
They are relatively small, a bit bigger than a cigaret box.

From which website do you order them?

badbyte

well the fit-PC is a nice solution and im sure that you can buy it in the states. True it is a VERY compact system that would be perfect for a firewall and wlan access point only, because it doesn't have any sata or the good old ide slots for storage purposes.
I would recommend the http://www.intel.com/products/desktop/motherboards/D945GSEJT/D945GSEJT-overview.htm?wapkw=%28Intel+D945GSEJT%29 which I use at home.
For multimedia purposes, I would go for the Boards from Zotac the IONITX series http://www.zotacusa.com/products/motherboards/intel/ion and these are really great. I bought one of these boards once they came out.

Padre

Samer99 wrote
Padre wroteget an SBC :)
I usually order them online from Taiwan, takes 3 days to get here.
They are relatively small, a bit bigger than a cigaret box.
From which website do you order them?

Advantech mostly and some others that i dont really remember