Sunday, November 6, 2005
Chip PC's Thin Client Jack-PC
Posted by Chris Gohlke in "HARDWARE" @ 01:00 PM
"Prepared to be impressed. Chip PC has introduced a "computer in-the-wall" thin client PC called the Jack-PC that is so small and so self-sufficient that anyone who has a home wired up for Ethernet will want to take notice (via WindowsForDevices). The Jack-PC basically replaces your in-wall Ethernet LAN jack and swaps in a network virtual PC that interfaces independently with the home's central server. The Jack-PC includes connection ports for a keyboard, monitor (DVI/Analog), 4 USB devices, audio speakers (through a headphone jack), and microphone jack (MSRP $299)."
Pretty cool idea, but I think it is priced a bit too high. These days you can buy a full (albeit low-end) PC for about that price, so unless you are looking for a truly minimalistic approach or space is at a really high premium, this might not be the best option.
Pretty cool idea, but I think it is priced a bit too high. These days you can buy a full (albeit low-end) PC for about that price, so unless you are looking for a truly minimalistic approach or space is at a really high premium, this might not be the best option.
