[XCSSA] Geek-Sat Alert: Linux thin client for $20 at AlGen Computer

xcssa@xcssa.org xcssa@xcssa.org
Wed, 3 Aug 2005 16:50:40 -0500


damn...   
64 MB, and on board sound..

I want one but can't afford it.. :(


FIRESTORM_v1

On 8/3/05, xcssa-admin@xcssa.org <xcssa-admin@xcssa.org> wrote:
> FYI...
> get'em while their hot
> 
> > For anyone interested in a cheap Linux thin client, a little
> > hardware store at Dezavala and I-10 is selling the IBM Netvista
> > 2200 for $20.00 (add $5.00 for keyboard and mouse also, optional).
> > No monitor included.  The name of the store is Algen Computer Ware
> > (699-1701).  They guy I got mine from said they have ~300 in stock.
> >
> > Here is URL with some info about the device:
> > http://www.iapplianceweb.com/appreview/internet_terminals_17.htm
> >
> > Highlights:
> > It runs on a 266 MHz Intel Pentium MMX processor, and includes 32
> > MB SDRAM, which is expandable to 288 MB. The NetVista operates
> > using NetVista Thin Client with TurboLinux. Though a monitor is not
> > included, it supports up to 1024 x 1024 resolution with 256 colors.
> > [NOTE: I'm not positive these resolution specs are accurate - i've
> > got mine at 1024x768 with 256 colors]
> >
> > For connectivity, the NetVista uses two USB ports and an RJ-45
> > Ethernet connector. The NetVista measures 8.5 x 1.6 x 10.8 inches
> > and weighs 5.0 lbs.
> >
> > It boots off of a compact flash card (64 MB, upgradable), or over NFS.
> 
> Tweeks
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> Thomas Weeks, Lead Sys. Engineer          The Managed Hosting Specialist(TM)
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