Linutop Mini Diskless PC

By | March 12th, 2007 comments icon (3) Comments


linutopAs a hobbyist, if you ever wished there was a low priced, small-form-factor PC you could use for a variety of applications (home automation, file server, robotics, digital art displays, etc.), or a home owner looking for a simple, silent surfing client to add to different rooms, the Linutop might be what you’re looking for (via Automated Home). Linutop is €280 Linux-based diskless computer designed specifically as a “Plug & Surf” Internet appliance that runs Xubuntu off a USB memory stick – pre-loaded with Firefox (browser), GAIM (Yahoo/MSN/AOL/ICQ/Jabber instant messanger), Abiword (word processor), and more. Just connect a keyboard, mouse, VGA monitor, and Ethernet cable, and you’re up and running.

Hardware Specs:
AMD Geode LX700 (x86)
256 MB RAM
4x USB 2.0 ports
Audio in & out
100baseT Ethernet
VGA output
Size: 9.3 x 2.7 x 15 cm
Power: DC in 9V – 1,5A
Weight: 280 gr





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  • http://net-K.us/blog kaseiffert

    This is a great idea and fun lil product but unless my calculations are wrong this is a $450ish machine? A lot of desktop computer can be had for that same price….

  • http://www.alexandergrundner.com Alexander Grundner

    It’s actually $370. I agree with you, though. The Linutop is a bit pricey. But with all things, the price should come down with time.

  • http://net-K.us/blog kaseiffert

    Its sort of the consumer version of the old linux thin client.

    When it gets sub $200 then I’ll get interested.