Fit-PC

Fit-PC

Infobox Information appliance
name = fit-PC Slim
connectivity = 802.11b/g Wi-Fi 100baseT ethernet 3 x USB 2.0 ports Headphones, microphone Serial
os = Ubuntu Gentoo Linux Windows XP
power = 12 V DC @ 6 W
cpu = Geode LX 800
memory = 512 MB DDR SDRAM
media = 2.5" 60 GB IDE hard disk
display = VGA 1920x1440
dimensions = 10 x 11 x 3 cmThe fit-PC is a fanless miniature PC. It is manufactured by the Israeli company CompuLab. Two fit-PC models are available - fit-PC 1.0 was introduced in July 2007, fit-PC Slim was introduced in September 2008. The device is power- efficient (about 5 W) and therefore considered to be a green computing project, capable of using open source software and creating minimal electronic waste. [cite web | title = Tinest Linux system, yet? | url = http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS2102697273.html | publisher = LinuxDevices.com | date = September 16, 2008 | accessdate = 2008-09-27 ] [cite web | title = Tiny PC sips power, runs Linux | url = http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5551137361.html | publisher = LinuxDevices.com | date = July 19, 2007 | accessdate = 2008-02-21 ] [cite web | title = Fit PC—A Tiny Linux PC that Fits Anywhere | url = http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2194862,00.asp | publisher = ExtremeTech | accessdate = 2008-02-21 ]

fit-PC Slim

On September 16, 2008, Compulab announced the Fit-PC Slim, which at 11 x 10 x 3 cm is smaller than fit-PC 1.0.

Hardware

fit-PC Slim uses 500mhz AMD Geode LX800 processor and has 512mb soldered-on RAM. The computer includes a VGA output, a serial port with a custom connector, Ethernet, b/g WLAN, and 3 USB ports (2 on the front panel). The system has an upgradeable 2.5" 60GB ATA hard drive.

oftware

fit-PC Slim has General Software BIOS supporting PXE and booting from a USB CDROM or USB thumb drive. It is pre-installed with either Windows XP Home Edition or with Ubuntu 8.04 and Gentoo Linux 2008.0 in dual boot.

Configurations

The fit-PC slim comes in four configurations
* Barebones - with no wifi or hard drive, with 256mb RAM - $220
* Diskless - with 512mb RAM - $245
* Linux - with a pre-installed 60GB drive with Linux - $295
* XP - with Windows XP installed on a 60GB drive - $335

fit-PC 1.0

fit-PC 1.0 is an earlier model that has the following differences
* Limited to 256mb RAM
* No Wi-Fi
* Dual 100BaseT Ethernet
* Larger form factor - 12 x 11.6 x 4 cm
* Only 2 USB ports
* Hard disk is not upgradeable
* No power button and indicator LEDs
* 5 V power supply

References

External links

* [http://www.fit-pc.com fit-PC website]
* [http://www.compulab.co.il Compulab website]
* [http://www.fit-pc.com/forum/ Users forum]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • fit — fit …   Dictionnaire des rimes

  • fit — n Fit, attack, access, accession, paroxysm, spasm, convulsion are comparable when they denote a sudden seizure or spell resulting from an abnormal condition of body or mind. The last three are too specific in their technical medical senses to be… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • fit — fit1 [fit] vt. fitted or fit, fitting [ME fitten < ? or akin ? to ON fitja, to knit, tie ends of thread, akin to OHG fizza, skein of thread, ult. < IE * pedyo , fetter, lit., of the foot < base * ped , FOOT] 1. to be suitable or adapted… …   English World dictionary

  • fit — Ⅰ. fit [1] ► ADJECTIVE (fitter, fittest) 1) of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose. 2) in good health, especially through regular physical exercise. 3) (fit to do) informal on the point of doing. 4) …   English terms dictionary

  • Fit — and FIT have several meanings.Fit can refer to: * Physical fitness, how well a person is suited for physical tasks. * Fitness (biology), how capable a being is at successfully passing on its genes. * tantrum * seizure, or any other sudden… …   Wikipedia

  • fit — s.n. (fam.; în expr.) A trage la fit = a lipsi de la datorie, în special de la orele de şcoală; a chiuli. – cf. rus. k v i t , germ. q u i t t. Trimis de LauraGellner, 12.05.2004. Sursa: DEX 98  fit s. n. Trimis de siveco, 10.08 …   Dicționar Român

  • Fit — Fit, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fitted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Fitting}.] 1. To make fit or suitable; to adapt to the purpose intended; to qualify; to put into a condition of readiness or preparation. [1913 Webster] The time is fitted for the duty. Burke.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Fit — Fit, n. [AS. fit strife, fight; of uncertain origin. [root] 77.] 1. A stroke or blow. [Obs. or R.] [1913 Webster] Curse on that cross, quoth then the Sarazin, That keeps thy body from the bitter fit. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. A sudden and… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Fit — Fit, a. [Compar. {Fitter}; superl. {Fittest}.] [OE. fit, fyt; cf. E. feat neat, elegant, well made, or icel. fitja to web, knit, OD. vitten to suit, square, Goth. f?tjan to adorn. [root]77.] 1. Adapted to an end, object, or design; suitable by… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • fit — [adj1] suitable, appropriate able, adapted, adequate, advantageous, apposite, apt, becoming, befitting, beneficial, capable, comely, comme il faut, competent, conformable, convenient, correct, correspondent, deserving, desirable, due, equipped,… …   New thesaurus

  • Fit-PC — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda El fit PC es un computador empotrado miniatura sin ventilador. Es fabricado por la compañía israelí CompuLab y fue introducido en julio de 2007. El dispositivo es eficiente energéticamente (cerca de 5 W) y por lo… …   Wikipedia Español

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”