In this day and age, most folks can get by with pretty minimal computer setups. Sure, there are those who need very intensive hardware and/or software requirements, but those are few and far between. Shuttle computers are great for most people. They come out of the box with foresight linux installs, run quiet, and are easy on power consumption.
Here is the feature set. It’s not bad for $300!
Intel® Processors
Powered by an Intel® Celeron® processor (Intel® Core™2 Duo processor optional), the KPC has enough power to do more at once yet remains extremely energy-efficient.
Intel® Graphics
With an Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 (Intel® GMA 950), the KPC gets incredible visual quality and faster graphics performance without the need for a separate graphics card.
Hard Drive
Every KPC comes with an 80GB hard drive (user expandable up to 750GB), which is spacious enough for storing office documents and some of your favorite music, videos, and photos.
Internet As an Internet ready cube, the KPC offers you one-step connection to the web – just plug it in and get surfing. Or, you can choose to add Wi-Fi (optional) to connect to the Internet wirelessly.
Software
Foresight Linux software package includes:
OpenOffice.org office suite
Firefox web browser
Pidgin instant messenger
Banshee music player
Totem movie player
F-Spot photo organizer
Compiz for 3D desktop effects
Memory
Standard on the KPC is 512MB of memory (user expandable up to 2GB), which is perfect for everyday computer uses such as surfing the web, checking email, chatting, running office applications, enjoying music, and then some.
HD Audio
Get more than boring and basic stereo sound – the KPC gives you 5.1 channels of high definition quality, so your favorite music can sound its best without additional cost.
Operating System
KPC comes with everyday applications ready loaded for convenience, and the added benefits of extra security and stability thanks to its Foresight Linux operating system. For those who prefer Windows, it’s possible to run Vista or XP on the KPC.
Foresight Linux uses the new revolutionary Conary package management system
Both 64 bit and 32bit Linux applications can be used together at the same time-(Conary Package Manager).
Different language versions are available.
Update process is very simple with the user friendly Update Button.
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