Eh, I think that AOpen might be missing the point. The attraction to the Mac mini is greater than just the form factor. Think OS folks…

AOpen is showing off at the Computex trade show in Taipei a small desktop PC that closely resembles Apple Computer’s (Profile, Products, Articles) Mac mini except for the use of Microsoft’s (Profile, Products, Articles) Windows operating system and Intel’s (Profile, Products, Articles) Pentium M processor.

The AOpen product, which is modeled on its XC Cube product line and is being shown at Intel ’s booth, is part of a larger effort backed by Intel to promote the use of the Pentium M processor in small PCs designed for living rooms and entertainment centers, an Intel spokeswoman said. The company is working with several PC manufacturers and vendors on similar PCs, which should be released later this year, she said. [Read the rest]