Back at IDF Intel gave us a hands on demo of its Next Unit of Computing (NUC), a custom form factor motherboard that fits into an Intel-supplied 4" x 4" x 2" chassis. The first-generation NUC is built around a dual-core ULV Ivy Bridge CPU, the Core i3 3217U (17W TDP, 1.8GHz frequency, no turbo, HD 4000 graphics running at 350MHz - 1.05GHz). Intel will be selling two versions of the NUC: the DC3217IYE and the DC3217BY: Intel NUC Kit Comparison DC3217IYE DC3217BY CPU Intel Core i3-3217U Intel Core i3-3217U Chipset Intel QS77 Express Intel QS77 Express RAM 2 x DDR3 SO-DIMM slots 2 x DDR3 SO-DIMM slots HDMI Output 2 1 USB 3 x USB 2.0 3 x USB 2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Y N Thunderbolt N Y mini PCIe (half-height) 1 1 mini PCIe (full-height, mSATA support) 1 1 Chassis Color Black Black with Dark Red Top Power Supply External 19V DC External 19V DC Intel sent along the DC3217BY...