For many computer users, the migration from desktops to notebooks
is fully underway. This migration has a lot to do with computer users
simply not having as much space for a desktop computer in their home
or office.
A company called Cybernet has announced a interesting new
computer dubbed a zero-footprint-PC. This is a bit of an odd
nomenclature since the computer plainly has a footprint. What the
maker means is that the entire computer takes up no more space than
the keyboard, albeit a fat keyboard that is wider and thicker than
normal.
Inside the keyboard enclosure sits modern computer
hardware. Available CPUs include an Intel Core 2 Quad while
other features of the ZPC-GX31 include an Intel GMA 3100 integrated
graphics adapter, dual display capability, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM
running at 667 MHz, gigabit LAN and a DVI interface.
Also included are a track pad for controlling the mouse, a memory
card reader, and an optical drive is built into the side of the
machine. Internally, the system has a pair of SATA ports for hard
drives. You might not expect expansion options in a system this
compact, but the rig does have one PCI Express slot and one mini PCI
expansion port. Available operating systems are Windows XP, Vista and
Linux.
Pricing for the system starts as low as $629.00.
It's
interesting that a new company is making old school Commodore
64-looking computers, while Commodore
is now making gaming systems that look like every other PC on the
current market.