Looking for Imac like pc.

[De Hongaar]

hi all,

For a department in my company i need about 8 computers. However, due to very limited desktop space, a normal pc with monitor setup will not fit. Now...i've been looking around and found some manufacturers:

http://www.oziq.com.au/
http://www.dfitech.com/products/touchscreen-panel-pc-series.shtm
http://www.xxodd.nl/producten/tftpc/xla570w/prodpage.php

They all look quite nice, but experiences from the past learned me that unknown brands often have unknown problems (if my HP pc fails i simply call and they replace the part of pc, or quickly find an answer on google).

My question: Does anyone know if any of the major brands sells these machines? I can't seem to find them, but perhaps i'm just not searching with the right keywords...

thx in advance!

 

[biostud]

Install windowsXP on the iMacs?

 

[De Hongaar]

Originally posted by: biostud
Install windowsXP on the iMacs?

Hmm...thats also an option. Never thought of that... .

 

[benplaut]

I think sony makes/made some of those. Also, compaq has a model something like that, it might be a thin client.

 

[De Hongaar]

Originally posted by: benplaut
I think sony makes/made some of those. Also, compaq has a model something like that, it might be a thin client.

Although we do have Citrix, we don't want to use thin clients (nor Citrix) for these workstations...

I couldnt find any HP (compaq) product that looks anything like the ones in the link above.

 

[Yanagi]

Dell has some XPS model that is kind of integrated aswell.. i believe its the XPS M2010. Forgive me if memory fails me..

 

[hurtstotalktoyou]

I'd suggest the Gateway Profile 6C over the iMac. You can find smaller-vendor products, though, such as those you mentioned above. Eurocom also makes all-in-ones. But I'd stick with the big cats at Gateway.

I'd be skeptical of Apple offering adequate tech support for Windows.

 

[rudder]

Just get an LCD monitor and one of these.

Or use something like a HP T5500 a run the sessions through a server.

 

[AmigaMan]

Originally posted by: rudder
Just get an LCD monitor and one of these.

Or use something like a HP T5500 a run the sessions through a server.

Now that's old school, Commodore-style! Me likes!

 

[piasabird]

A Open Cube Mini

For something this small you need something like a Pentium M Mobile processor to keep it cool and cut down on fans.

 

[stogez]

Maybe a silly question but why cant you just use laptops if space is a big issue?
As for integrated comps, I think Dell came out with something like that. I think Sony had a PC like that also but not sure if its available anymore.

 

[hurtstotalktoyou]

I'm pretty sure Gateway is the only major-name company which presently manufactures PCs with integrated displays, though as mentioned above there are a few small-time vendors who do the same, and even a barebones you can build yourself. However, in my opinion the Gateway is the only one worth considering.

 

[Zepper]

How about this: http://usa.aopen.com/product_sff.aspx

I also think Lenovo/IBM makes small footprint systems like this:
IBM M52.

And there is another built right into the keyboard. Computer in a Keyboard.

They also make brackets to hang the PC from the side of the desk. Hang the system unit on a wall, etc. Plenty of ways to skin the cat..

.bh.


.bh.

 

[T9D]

Whats wrong with a laptop?

 

[raincityboy]

Originally posted by: Zepper
How about this: http://usa.aopen.com/product_sff.aspx

I also think Lenovo/IBM makes small footprint systems like this:
IBM M52.

And there is another built right into the keyboard. Computer in a Keyboard.

They also make brackets to hang the PC from the side of the desk. Hang the system unit on a wall, etc. Plenty of ways to skin the cat..

.bh.


.bh.

I have dealt with those aopen mini pcs a couple of times. They work great. :thumbsup: