AOpen XC Cube AV (EA65): The Multi-talent
The epitome of a Renaissance man is the XC Cube AV from AOpen. It loads the InstantON interface in only a few seconds, allowing the user to view or alternatively hear DVD films, audio CDs, radio or television shows without a long Windows loading time. If you start in Windows mode, then the XC Cube behaves like a normal PC. The integrated Intel graphics based on the i865 chipset are suitable only for office applications or for playing DVD films.
If you want more than 2D graphics, then you will have to upgrade the barebone with an AGP graphics card. But not every graphics card can be installed in the XC cube, because the AGP slot doesn't provide much free space for installing wider graphics cards. This basically rules out high-end graphics boards based on their shape alone. However, you may still find a suitable model and manufacturer. Besides the VGA output, installing an AGP graphics card usually gives you a DVI and S-Video connector, which are suitable for TFT displays and for televisions.
Look, Ma - with hands! It also works without remote control
Large and user-friendly display
