fitPC from Compulab - Fanless Paperback Sized Linux PC

July 20, 2007

Check out this Fan-less Linux PC from Compulab.

It is roughly the size of a paperback book, and it only uses a small amount of power between 3 to 5 watts.

The fitPC comes with Linux pre-installed and is design to fit into spaces where conventional PC’s can’t.

According to Compulab the fit-PC is based on the company’s CM-iGLX computer-on-module (COM), reported as the world’s smallest LX800-based single-board computer when it was introduced. The module has a 500 MHz AMD Geode LX800 processor, and is equipped with 256 MB of DDR RAM and up to 512 MB of NAND flash.

The fitPC is designed to be virtually maintenance free and ideal for 24/7 use in the home or office.

The is no fan, but the fitPC is cooled by its black anodized case, which serves as a heat sink.

The Specs

40 GB hard drive
Dual 100 Mbps Ethernet
SXGA graphics controller, resolution to 1920 x 1440
2 USB 2.0 high speed ports
Audio in/out interfaces
RS-232 serial port
Single 5V power supply
Dimensions — 4.7 x 4.6 x 1.6 inches (120 x 116 x 40 mm)

It is also possible to run Windows XP on the fit PC, and you can order it online for $285 (About £140) plus delivery.

fitPC Via Linuxdevices

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4 Responses to “fitPC from Compulab - Fanless Paperback Sized Linux PC”

fitPC Fanless PC - Very Small | Gadget Venue dot com on July 20th, 2007 11:38 pm

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Tony Mattsson on July 24th, 2007 3:42 pm

I’ve got a fanless 1.2GHz c7 cpu with 1GB RAM — a bit more convenient to surf with since the Geode is very slow. There is no substitute for a fanless PC for general use, I’ll never go back to a noise monster!
» Gadget Of The Month - July - Compulab's fitPC on July 31st, 2007 8:19 am

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