Actually I was hoping for an Amiga 500 with a 20 Mb HDD ...

Seriously, I really appreciate all of your suggestions. I too, would love a Rio Central for the "coolness factor" however $1400 US is WAY out of my price range. I agree with Tom's observations about it being overkill for this purpose as well.

I am really happy to have been turned onto the Via Mini-ITX form factor though...after some research today I think that this MoBo / processor combo will suit my needs perfectly. Rob (Robricc), I would be very interested in hearing how well your setup works for you....I am already hunting down an ultra cool case to house it in.

Thanks again for your replys -