An Incredibly Small Linux PC
Small but Powerful. That’s How I will describe Linutop.
After seeing just the pictures itself from the website, I can’t help myself but to be amazed on how compact this Linux PC is. Imagine, it’s about the size of an average router or ADSL modem and don’t you even think that it doesn’t have computing power coz, Linutop is designed to be a miniaturized ready-to-use desktop PC, so it’s completely different from picotux. Let’s take a quick look on what Linutop Offers.
Linutop is
- a ready to use linux PC that runs Xubuntu as it’s Operating System.
- Small and Silent. It can be placed or attached at the back of an LCD monitor. It doesn’t have any moving parts too.
- is an energy saver. It only consumes 8W.
- Robust and Secure. With Linux running on your PC, you can be assured that security is at hand.
What about the Computer Specifications?
Linutop has 2 versions. Linutop 1 and Linutop 2. Linutop 1 is mainly for digital signage and industrial environments and Linutop 2 is for desktop computing.
Linutop 1
Processor: AMD Geode LX700 (x86) (*)
Weight: 280 gr
Power: < 5W / DC in 9V – 1,5A
Size: 9.3 x 2.7 x 15 cm (3.66×1.06×5.9 in)
RAM: 256 MB
Storage: 1GB USB Key (external)
Network: 10/100baseT Ethernet (RJ-45)
PXE Boot: Thin client use
Audio: 1 in & 2 out 3mm
Video: VGA output (SUB-D15)
Resolution: 1920×1440 max
2D Graphic Acceleration
Extension: 4x USB 2.0 ports
Miscs: Strong Aluminum Case.
Linutop 2
Processor: AMD Geode LX800 (x86) (*)
Weight: 580 gr
Power: < 8W / 12V – 3,3A AC adapter 110-240V~ 50/60Hz
Size: 14 x 14 x 3.5 cm (5.5×5.5×1.38 in)
RAM: 512 MB up to 1GB
Storage: 1 GB Flash Memory (Internal)
Network: 10/100baseT Ethernet (RJ-45)
PXE Boot: Thin client use
Audio: 1 in & 2 out 3mm speaker
Video: VGA output (SUB-D15)
Resolution: 1920×1440 max
2D Graphic Acceleration
Extension: 4x USB 2.0 ports
Anti-theft: Kensington Security Slot
Miscs: Internal clock backup
Power on button.
Misc: Strong Aluminum Case.
All in all, it was very impressive. Linux is always full of surprises. I’ll definitely give this one a try to one of my projects as soon as I have the moolah to spend.
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Hey -
Just dropping by, saying hi. Found your blog when searching for better fonts for Iceweasel.
Heh. That thing is a monster compared to FitPC ( http://www.fit-pc.com/new/ ) … the size of a car remote anyone?
Cheers.