This computer, another example of a computer with its applications and storage online, has a 1.5-gigahertz Via processor, 512 megabytes of memory and an 80-gigabyte hard drive. It runs GOS, a version of Linux specially made to run Google applications like GMail and Google Documents. It also runs OpenOffice 2.2 (includes WRITER, IMPRESS, DRAW, CALC, BASE), an open-source office suite that can handle Microsoft Word documents, and some multimedia applications.
Additional Preinstalled and Linked Software include Mozilla Firefox, Meebo, Skype, Wikipedia, GIMP, Blogger, YouTube, Xing Movie Player, Rhythmbox, Faqly, and Facebook.
Hardware Specifications
1.5GHz, VIA C7®-D Processor, 512MB DDR2 533MHz, SDRAM, 80GB Hard Disk Drive, DVD-ROM/D-RW Optical Drive, VIA UniChrome Pro IGP Graphics, Realtek 6-Channel Audio, (1) 10/100 Ethernet Port, (1) DB 15-Pin VGA Port, (6) USB 2.0 Ports, (1) RJ-11 Port, (1) Headphone/Line-Out Port, (2) Microphone/Line-In Ports, (1) Serial Port, (1) Parallel Port, (1) Keyboard, (1) Mouse, (1) Set of Amplified Stereo Speakers
The gPC is available now at Wal-Mart for $200, including a keyboard and mouse. A monitor costs extra...and, yes, they made the box much larger than it needed to be to convince the Wal-Mart customers that this was a "real" computer. For this price, the gPC is just the thing to keep the kids away from your PowerBook, plug into the car, or make your new office look fully equipped.
UPDATE: Its a hit! WalMart's warehouse is sold out; but check individual stores for availability.