98 Guy wrote in :

The only role I see mini-ITX playing is in the home-theater / set-top
box situation, where you want really small size. But expect to pay $120
to $180 (plus cpu) for a mini-itx board with decent multimedia
performance.


No. Don't. Unless you want to buy from some shyster who over-inflates the
price. I did mention that, in some detail. Perhaps you missed it. I know you
think I talk too much, but actually, it is you who reads too little. Put some
effort into it.

Mini ITX (or any small board with standard connectors made for industry) is a
good spend if you look around, because the support is far better than for
consumer boards. Also, I was specifically answering a guy who is likely not
after top end multimedia. Or did you igonre his context (AGAIN) as well as
mine?