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    Default Giada i53 Mini PC

    Housing an entire system in what is arguably the smallest form we've ever seen, the Giada i53 appears to be a very capable little machine for consumers on a modest budget that don't have need of the cost or horsepower of a full-sized desktop system. The i53 features an impressive Core i5 processor, 4GB of memory, a 500GB hard drive, WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities, and Windows 7 pre-installed. Needless to say, there are some distinct advantages of going with a system setup like this. But does smaller mean less, or do good things really come in small packages? Click through to find out.

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    Last edited by Drdeath; 07-09-2012 at 00:01.

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    Very cool! Great review, Jake! I would definitely consider this if I had the option of installing an SSD and of course the dough.

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    Nice review! What a killer lil HTPC this would make,you could hide it away almost anywhere and it already comes with windows! What were the temp like in the rig?

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    Great Review Thanks

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    Great review, Jake, and what an awesome little PC.
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    Nice review Jake - Would be a cool device to use for mobile PC... or HTPC..

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    Nice little product, they have other models, so I'll try getting another one for review. We do have the new Zotac Mini PC in for review, you should be seeing that review live in a week or two.
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    Temps were fine. I'd don't remember the exact numbers offhand, but nothing worth concerning about.

    Really love this little rig.

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    Sweet little box. Thanks for a great review Jake. Nice HTPC.

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