| ThinPC All-in-One LCD PC
The ThinPC All-in-One PC compresses the components of a conventional personal computer into a single LCD-monitor-thin package. The design decreases the desktop footprint and greatly simplifies the deployment of workstations within an enterprise. But there are some tradeoffs for these benefits that IT administrators and decision makers must take into account before deciding to purchase the TPC-AIO.
Standout features
- Small footprint: By incorporating the PC and LCD monitor into one component, the TPC-AIO can reduce the desktop footprint of a workstation significantly.
- LCD: The TPC-AIO LCD is bright and the screen is easy to read. In general, I would say the LCD monitor portion of the TPC-AIO is better than what many enterprise workstations are using currently.
- All-in-One: The all-in-one design makes installation extremely simple - one power plug, a mouse, and a keyboard and you are up and running. The inclusion of a Bluetooth wireless mouse and keyboard would have been even better.
Hardware Specifications : CPU: Intel Atom 1.6GHz Processor
RAM: 1GB DDR2 SO-Dimm Memory
Hard drive: 2.5" 160GB SATA Hard Disk
Network: 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Display: 19" Wide Color TFT LCD Screen
Input/Output: DVI Port, USB Ports, LAN, Speaker Out
Operating system support : Windows 7 / XP & Linux
Dimensions: Physical (WxHxD)6.1" x 13.5" x 2.36",
Weight 5.5 KG.
Keyboard with Optical Scroll Mouse with PAD
Who is it for?
The ThinPC All-in-One PC is best used by enterprises needing simple basic workstations that are limited in scope to specific non-demanding tasks. On their Web site, ThinPC suggests call centers as one potential area were the TPC-AIO would work best.
What problem does it solve?
Because of its relatively small footprint and simple design, the TPC-AIO can make deployment, installation, and configuration of numerous workstations much less time-consuming.
Bottom line for business
The ThinPC All-in-One PC is, in many ways, a niche device. If you plan to use the TPC-AIO for a specific use that does not require much computing or graphical power, then you may have found the right PC. On the other hand, the TPC-AIO will not be your choice for more complex computational tasks, especially in cases where computational needs will grow over time. With the potential of cloud computing, however, the power of a TPC-AIO may be all that is required.
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