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The CherryPal C100 is a miniscule PC designed to surf the web, run iTunes, email, and edit documents. CherryPal claims no operating system, though a close look reveals it runs a stripped-down form of Debian GNU/Linux and boots up in 20 seconds. It uses two Watts of power, and is designed to last 10 years.  A "cloud PC" means that most of the software is stored on servers on the Internet and managed by CherryPal. The CherryPal team manages all upgrades and installation for the user, and does the system maintenence. The user does everything through the browser. CherryPal also claims that it will never get a virus or be hacked because it has no OS, and all the software is stored remotely. The name comes from one of the first testers, who declared the Cloud PC to be "sweeter than Apple."

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Very energy-efficient
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Low price
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Free 50GB online storage
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Fast boot time
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Small footprint
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Quiet
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Not much RAM
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Not very customizable
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More information

Features

  • 50GB Free Internet Storage
  • iTunes, OpenOffice, CherryPal's Instant Messenger App, and a media client.
  • 256MB DDR2 RAM
  • 4GB Solid-State Drive
  • 802.11g WiFi
  • 10/100 Ethernet Port
  • No monthly fees

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2 comments about CherryPal C 100 Desktop Cloud PC

1.  avatar dialupinternetuser  Jul 27, 2008 12:35pm

What I don't get is how the heck this thing can run iTunes when it's running Linux. It'd be nice if CherryPal shared some of this because iTunes on Linux would be considered to be pretty SWWWEEEEEEET! by a lot of people.
2.  avatar Solmn  Aug 04, 2008 10:33pm

Thank you for talking about the CherryPal C100. I am linking to this page from my blog, CherryPal for Everyone, at cherrypal dot blogspot dot com.

I'm told that CherryPal will be coming out with a laptop as well. I agree with using the term "netbook" to refer to this category of machines, appropriate for both the desktop and notebook version, the difference being only the built in monitor and keyboard.

I am excited about how the CherryPal can bridge barriers to people who have not had access to computers or the internet because of money, fear, education or other challenges. I will be commenting on my experience of using it on my blog as soon as I get my own CherryPal C100!

Although it may seem hypocritical to require your own monitor and keyboard for a "portable" device, I can't wait to find out if the comfort factor will outweigh the convenience. You can use CODE CPP206 to get your own CherryPal for $10 less than purchase price at Paypal. http://cherrypal.blogspot.com

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    Key Features:

    Manufacturer CherryPal
    MSRP $250.00
    Release Date Jul. 25, 2008

    Sponsors

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    390 views and 35 edits (see all)
    5 contributors -  dialupinternetuser, Omar, Erik, Solmn, Amanie
    Created: 07/25/2008 - 16:43
    Modified: 08/05/2008 - 10:45
    Model # variations:

    C, 100, C100