[mythtv-users] The Fit-PC: Too low-end for HD?

[Mitch Gore]

On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 3:54 PM, Matt Emmott <memmott at gmail.com> wrote:

> This may not be HD capable, but it's so cool I at least have to mention
> it... My Gmail ads had a link to the Fit-PC, which is an uber
> small-form-factor PC for $295. I think the big killer is the soldered-in
> 256MB RAM, but here are the specs - What's everybody think?
>
> Details and picture at http://www.fit-pc.com/new/*
>
>
> * Hardware
> CPU: AMD Geode LX800 500MHz
> Chipset: AMD CS5536
> Display: Integrated Geode LX display controller up to 1920x1440
> Memory: 256MB DDR 333MHz soldered on-board
> Hard disk: 2.5" IDE 40GB
> Ports:
>  2 x RJ45 Ethernet ports 100Mbps
>  2 x USB 2.0 HiSpeed 480Mbps
>  RJ11 RS-232 (cable supplied)
>  VGA DB15
>  Stereo line-out audio (headphones)
>  Stereo line-in audio / Mic
>
>
> Software
> General Software Embedded BIOS
> Special BIOS features:
>  Etherboot for boot over LAN
>  Etherlink for BIOS update over LAN
> Linux:
>  Ubuntu 7.10 (Gutsy) - Preloaded
>  Gentoo – optimized for fit-PC - available as an ISO image
>  Other Linux distributions are tested to work
> Windows: XP home / pro
>
>
> Mechanical and environmental
> Splash and dust resistance enclosure
> Material: Aluminum
> Finish: Black anodize
> Width: 116mm
> Length: 120mm
> Height: 40mm
> Weight: 500g
> Operating temperature: 0 - 70oC
> Power: 5V single supply
> Power consumption: 3-5W
>

The real killer is a 500mhz CPU!

Mitchell
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