Hong Kong-based systems integrator Quataris is shipping a flat-panel PC/TV that runs a multimedia OS based on SUSE Linux. The QuaNext PC is based on a Pentium 4, and has a built-in, widescreen 19-inch LCD flat-panel display, along with a PAL-format (European) TV receiver.

The QuaNext uses standard PC and laptop computer components, Quataris says, and can run Windows or Linux. The company has developed a SUSE-based multimedia OS that can be used for normal PC operations, or launched into a multimedia player environment by a front panel-mounted hardware button. Once in multimedia mode, the PC can be controlled by remote, or using buttons located on at the left edge of the front panel.

The Quataris QuaNext 19
Specifications listed by Quataris include:

• Pentium 4 (Prescott) processor clocked at 2.8, 3.0, or 3.2GB
  • 1024KB L2 cache
• Intel chipset
  • Intel915GL + 82801FB
• 800MHz system bus
• Up to 2GB DDR400 (PC3200) RAM
• 220GB, 7200rpm hard drive
• CD/DVD slim combo drive, slot-in
• 19-inch TFT-LCD display
  • XGA (1024 x 768) standard
  • 1440×990 max
  • 1610 aspect ratio
  • 170-degree horizontal, 140-degree vertical viewing angle
  • 16.2M colors
• Built-in Intel GMA 900 graphics chipset
  • Uses up to 128MB of shared system memory
• AC97 audio
• 10/100 LAN
• IR
• USB 2.0
• PAL (European) format RF TV receiver with 255 channels
• 24.25 lbs (11kg)
• 18.5 x 15.7 x 3 inches (468 x 400 x 76mm)

Availability

Quataris has not published pricing or availability for the QuaNext. The company also offers models with 15- and 17-inch screens, along with a touchscreen LCD PC and a car mini-PC.

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