Small Form Factor PCs
If you love to experiment and create unusual computer based projects then Small Form Factor PCs is a book that will probably be of interest to you. Using small mainboards and some creative adaptations the results are projects that vary in size from about the size of a small usb hub to as large as a shoebox. For each project you know up front the amount of time expected to complete the project and the level of difficulty. Unlike some other do-it-yourself books this one provides all the necessary details including where to buy the parts, the specific software code, software source, and lots of pictures to make sure you get it right. This is a refreshing change to books that show how to put something together but don't tell the reader where to get the hard to find parts. But the level of respect for the reader does not stop there, the book even includes tips about things to avoid and traps to be cautious of so that you end up with the result you are looking for.
There are eight projects in total with some of the more interesting ones being a digital audio jukebox, Myth TV based digital video recorder, network monitor, wi-fi extender, and a bluetooth LED sign. As is typical of publications from Make Magazine these are easy to follow and get the correct results. Small Form Factor PCs is highly recommended.
Author: Matthew Weaver, Duane Wessels
Publisher: Make:Books
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
1005 Gravenstein Highway North
Sebastopol, CA 95472
Copyright: 2008
ISBN: 9780596520762
Pages: 270 plus appendix and index
Price: $29.99