For ASUS, the Intel Atom processor has proven to be a versatile processor for a wide variety of devices. We’ve seen the company introduce netbook systems and all-in-one PC systems based on the Atom processor. Now the company is venturing into the network appliance/network attached storage market with the introduction of the D200. The system is basically designed to be a home server appliance – allowing you to store and serve up files as well as acting as a wireless router. The complete specs include:

• Intel Atom N270 processor
• 2GB of RAM
• 512MB of ROM,
• Total of 2 TB of disk space (spanning two disks) supporting RAID 0,1, JBOD
• Built-in 3.5 inch LCD touch screen
• 802.11m MIMO AP router
• Slot DVD-RW drive
• 6 channel HD audio
• WAN/LAN/Power Recovery/HDD status LED indicator lights
• Gigabit Ethernet
• 4 USB ports, 1 DVI port
• Measures 275 x 98 x 206mm
• Noise output of 28 dB courtesy of a smart fan

Expect the D200 to be available for around $600 dollars – though it’s not clear how much storage space you’ll get for that price.

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