We have featured some of the tiny Linux PCs from Linutop before on Geeky Gadgets, and now there is a new version available: the Linutop 3. The Linutop 3 comes with a Via C7 1 GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, and up to 2GB of flash memory instead of a HDD. Other specifications include Ethernet, VGA and … [Read more...] about Linutop 3 Tiny Linux PC
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Shuttle X500V Ultra Thin All In One Linux PC
Shuttle is now offering a Linux version of its X50 All in One PC, the Shuttle X500V Ultra Thin All In One Linux PC. The Shuttle X500V Ultra Thin All In One Linux PC comes with openSUSE 11.1, and it features an Intel Atom 330 dual-core 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, a 160GB hard drive, and a … [Read more...] about Shuttle X500V Ultra Thin All In One Linux PC
Amazon Kindle 2 Hacked, runs Linux
Jesse Vincent has managed to get Linux running on his Amazon Kindle 2. He hacked the Kindle 2 using a Ubuntu 9.04 port to ARM running in a chrooted environment. How the Hack Was Achieved What you see there is a Kindle 2 with the Ubuntu 9.04 port to ARM running in a chrooted environment. On the … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle 2 Hacked, runs Linux
Linux 1 second boot demo
MontaVista, the makers of embedded Linux systems, have demonstrated a one-second boot Linux build on the Freescale Semiconductor MPC5121e hardware, which it has been specifically designed for. Even though this is an embedded system that only loads minimal drivers and programs, it's surely going … [Read more...] about Linux 1 second boot demo
Always Innovating Touch Book : In Production
We featured the Always Innovating Touch Book back in March 09 when it was just a concept and we were excited about it then. Well, it's now in production and has all the promised features, including a Linux OS and a built-in accelerometer. Key Features and Specifications The Always Innovating … [Read more...] about Always Innovating Touch Book : In Production
Compulab fit-PC2
Some of our readers will remember the tiny Fit-PC that we featured on the site a while back. There is now a new version available, the fit-PC2, and this one comes with an Intel Atom processor. The fit-PC2 is tiny, measuring just 4 inches x 4.5 inches x 1.05 inches. Despite its small size, it packs … [Read more...] about Compulab fit-PC2
Marvell SheevaPlug – Tiny Linux Power Plug PC
Marvell has launched a new tiny Linux PC, the SheevaPlug, which is designed to offer high performance, ultra compact, green computing. The SheevaPlug is a tiny Linux PC inside a wall socket power adapter, which uses 1/10th of the power of a standard PC, and it is about the size of a standard … [Read more...] about Marvell SheevaPlug – Tiny Linux Power Plug PC
Gdium Liberty 1000 – Linux Netbook with removable SSD
Here's an interesting take on the Netbook, the new Gdium Liberty 1000, from Emtec, which features a removable SSD. The Gdium Liberty 1000, comes with a choice of either an 8GB or 16GB removable SSD USB key, which they call the G-Key. This certainly would make it easier to upgrade your storage … [Read more...] about Gdium Liberty 1000 – Linux Netbook with removable SSD
iMovio iKit – Palm sized Linux PC
Check out this tiny palm sized Linux PC from iMovio, the iKit. The iMovio iKit is designed to be used for IM, web browsing, email etc, it also has built in WiFi, Bluetooth and has a Marvell PXA270 Processor. The iKit also has a 0.3 megapixel camera, a mini USB port and it runs Linux 2.4.19 … [Read more...] about iMovio iKit – Palm sized Linux PC
The Fit PC goes on a diet – The Fit PC Slim
You may remember the tiny Linux PC we featured on the site previously, the Fit PC. Well, it looks like the Fit PC has gone on a diet and there is a new version out, the Fit PC Slim. The Fit-PC Slim measures 4.3 x 3.9 x 1.2 inches and weighs in at just 13 ounces. As well as being incredibly small, … [Read more...] about The Fit PC goes on a diet – The Fit PC Slim
Green Gadgets – The Evergreen 17 Integrated Fanless Linux PC
Tangent has launched a new green integrated Linux PC, the Evergreen 17. The Evergreen 17 is completely fanless and uses just 24 watts of power and sits neatly behind the included 17 inch display. It comes with a 1GHZ Via Eden processor and 2GB of RAM, for storage there is a choice of a a 64GB … [Read more...] about Green Gadgets – The Evergreen 17 Integrated Fanless Linux PC
Asus add another PC to their lineup – The Asus Eee Monitor Desktop PC
Here's another addition to the Asus Eee lineup, the Asus Eee Monitor PC. As usual, the exact specs haven't been confirmed yet, but the screen size of the Eee Monitor is expected to be 19 or 20 inches. This size is quite standard for a desktop monitor, providing ample screen real estate for both … [Read more...] about Asus add another PC to their lineup – The Asus Eee Monitor Desktop PC
