Tiny Little Computer

Ethereal writes "This is probably one of the smallest computers available. It's roughly the size of a mouse! Specs: Processor:Intel Celeron 733 or Celeron 800 Format Mini-Book PC (All-in-One Solution); Size: 157 x 146 x 45 mm; Weight: 950g; Mem:64MB SDRAM DIMM PC100 City Desk; Motherboard Chipset Intel i810, UDMA66; HD: 10GB IDE UDMA66; Video: VGA Embedded i810 (S-Video & Composite); CD-ROM 40x Slim; Network: Embedded 10/100Mbps (RJ-45 Port); Sound: SB Compatible Embedded (Line Out, Mic In); Embedded Fax-Modem 56Kbps V.90 (RJ-11 Port); " Well, maybe not that small, but a twiddler and some sort of video unit and this sucker could be a wearable. I wish it had some wireless instead of a modem tho.

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Not the first, not the best, not usable

[JabberWokky]

It's not usable for a wearable computing solution; it requires a standard AC jack to power it up. Since it's not designed for battery operation, it probably draws much more power than a laptop (once you get past the power supply), so even modifying one isn't that practical.

My original post: "Much nicer (IMHO) boxes are the Expresso and Cappuccino from SaintSong. Find them here: http://www.saintsong.com.tw/english.htm . Having seen these in action, they would be great for conventions so you just have to drag around either a projector or a LCD monitor plus something about the size of an old school WalkMan."

Now, having looked at the SaintSong site again, I realize: HEY! This thing is a repackaged Cappuccino!

So, if you want an italian version, get this. If you want it from the source, get a Cappuccino or Expresso (same, but without optical drive) from SaintSong.

And, yes... Slashdot has reviewed these before.

--
Evan

Here is another

[EasyRhino]

Check out http://www.unicomplabs.com/spacesaving/cappuccinop c.asp for a closer look at a similar product. All the text is in English too.

If you're looking for pricing...

[Chagrin]

..you'll find pricing here: http://www.unicomplabs.com/parts/main.asp?Catagory ID=39&SubCatagoryID=225

Starts at $939.00.

Re:Size of a Mouse?

[kfg]

When teaching intro to computer courses I like to hold up a mouse by the cord, dangling between two fingers, and ask the class:

"Why do you think this is called a mouse?"

Invariably someone will answer brightly," Cause it kinda looks like one."

To which I can reply, " No, actually it looks like a rat, but that isn't cute and cudly and wouldn't sell as well."

KFG

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Link

[Daemosthenes]

http://www.citydesk.pt/produto_ezgo.htm

Size of a Mouse?

[localroger]

At almost 150mm square and 50mm thick and weighing almsot 1 Kg, "rat" would seem more appropriate.

Heh...

[Scoria]

It's Slashdotted.

(Mostly complete) mirror here.

I don't know what good this thing is without a display, which kills the 'portability' feature.

Capaccino discussed before here on Slashdot

[herderofcats]

This appears to be a Spanish language relabeling of SaintSong's Capaccino computer www.cappuccinopc.com.

This unit and its smaller sibling have been discussed before on Slashdot -- it's smaller sibling is called Expresso was discussed http://www.slashdot.org/articles/00/04/18/2326253. shtml.

There is a review of the unit at http://203.120.86.4/products/hwharddrive/story/0,2 000008984,20199957,00.htm.

I did end up purchasing one of the Capaccino's -- nice unit, 1Ghz PIII, 20Gig HD, DVD, 512K RAM, ethernet, etc. Has pretty much everything I wanted but a 3D chip. Since it takes so little space, but can't be a game machine for me, I use it as a very portable server.

-- Herder of Cats