Re: [Devil-Linux-discuss] VIA EPIA

[John v. V. <joh...@ya...>]

the epia is interesting because it is well supported by LinuxBIOS

the other advantage is that it is easily adaptable to 12V and is used in cars
for really fancy sound systems

the next epia will be even smaller, probably 3" X 4


--- Dan Stromberg <str...@dc...> wrote:
> On Wed, 2005-03-02 at 19:40 +0100, Martin Hotze wrote:
> > At 23:47 Uhr +0530 02.03.2005, Ashwin Mansinghka wrote:
> > 
> > >> first page search result via google:
> > >> http://totalcontrolsolutions.com/categories.php
> > >>
> > >> yes, there are many suppliers in the US
> > >> estimate something around EUR 520,- without RAM.
> > >>
> > >
> > >Are they available in India (specifically in the city of Calcutta) ?
> > 
> > 
> > I suggest searching with your favourite search engine. search for terms
> > like "embedded, via, fanless"
> > 
> > >with Regards,
> > >ASHWIN
> 
> Such boxes are available, but they tend to cost more than they're worth
> so far, to most folks.
> 
> I managed to pick up a used "eBox" from a guy in Hong Kong for US$150 on
> ebay, but that was a lucky-good deal.  It's not totally silent, but it
> is much quieter than your average PC.  It's a tiny little box with PS/2
> keyboard and mouse, USB jacks, VGA - your basic PC, but very small, and
> pretty quiety.
> 
> If you're willing to buy in quantities of 100 or more, you can probably
> get a good deal on eBoxes.  Otherwise, good luck.
> 
> My eBox came with a UK/Hong Kong power adapter - not sure if all of them
> are like that or not.  I got our local hardware tech to rig a UK->US
> adapter for me, using a cut-up US power cable, and some alligator clips.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> 
> 




	
		
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