It looks like a late-90's laptop only twice as thick and with the lid cut off. I'd also like some proof the claim "use far less energy — than any other desktop computer" especially compared with the Mac mini .
The form factor is really nothing new, as there's been at least one other company selling zero footprint computers like that for over a decade. I do actually like the concept, though, depending upon the pricepoint, it probably makes sense to get a gaming-centric laptop versus something like this. I would also prefer that they add an HDMI output, even if it was at the expense of the S-Video output. Regardless, something like this would still have its useful applications outside of being a transportable computer, for instance as the driver for a MAME arcade machine or cocktail cabinet.
Really, though, the only reason why I reported on it was the idea that they want to license the Commodore name, which I have mixed feelings about. In the end, it's not a bad thought, though if they get the name, they should take it to its next logical conclusion and offer an option to preload and preconfigure the "official" Amiga and C-64 emulators.
*************************** Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
*************************** Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
It looks like a late-90's laptop only twice as thick and with the lid cut off. I'd also like some proof the claim "use far less energy — than any other desktop computer" especially compared with the Mac mini .
The form factor is really nothing new, as there's been at least one other company selling zero footprint computers like that for over a decade. I do actually like the concept, though, depending upon the pricepoint, it probably makes sense to get a gaming-centric laptop versus something like this. I would also prefer that they add an HDMI output, even if it was at the expense of the S-Video output. Regardless, something like this would still have its useful applications outside of being a transportable computer, for instance as the driver for a MAME arcade machine or cocktail cabinet.
Really, though, the only reason why I reported on it was the idea that they want to license the Commodore name, which I have mixed feelings about. In the end, it's not a bad thought, though if they get the name, they should take it to its next logical conclusion and offer an option to preload and preconfigure the "official" Amiga and C-64 emulators.
***************************
Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.
***************************
Bill Loguidice, Managing Director
Armchair Arcade, Inc.