Debian powers sleek, two-pound mini-PC
Nov 5, 2007 — by Eric Brown — from the LinuxDevices Archive — 2 viewsGerman Web retailer Manufactum has introduced a sleek, low power mini-PC that runs Debian Linux. The 450-Euro Manuscriptum is based on a 500MHz AMD Geode LX800, is equipped with an 80GB hard drive, and offers 1920 x 1400 graphics, according to the company.
(Click for larger view of the Manuscriptum mini-PC)
Manufactum is a vendor of high-end gift items ranging from housewares to toys, so it's not surprising that the Manuscriptum mini-PC sports a relatively high $650 price-tag.
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The Manuscriptum has 4 USB ports, 2 on the back and 2 on the front
The Manuscriptum runs Debian Linux with a KDE desktop environment, according to the company. It also includes preinstalled versions of the OpenOffice office suite, Firefox Web browser, and Foxit PDF reader.
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The Manuscriptum's enclosure
Key Manuscriptum specs include:
- Processor — 500MHz AMD Geode LX800
- Memory — 512MB DDR 400, expandable to 1024MB
- Storage — 80GB hard drive (5400rpm, 12ms)
- Graphics — 1920 x 1400 resolution VGA output
- Ethernet — 2 x 10/100 Mbps
- Other input/output ports:
- 4 x USB 2.0
- 2 x PS/2
- 1 x serial
- 3 x audio
- Power — about 12W, passively cooled
- Dimensions — 7.1 x 4.4 x 1.9 inches (180 x 112 x 48 mm)
- Weight - 32 ounces (920 gm)
Availability
The Manuscriptum is available now for the price of 450 Euros (roughly $650), and can be purchased here. For those who prefer it, the Manuscriptum is also available with Windows XP.
[Thanks to Andreas Stockter for bringing this story to our attention.]
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