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Typically known for monitors, Viewsonic has expanded their product line at CES 2009 to include several affordable PCs. The ViewSonic LinkPC is a small, square-shaped PC that is designed to attach directly to the back of a VESA-compatible monitor; a perfect compliment to Viewsonics well known monitor line. This ultra compact device is powered by an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, 1GB memory, and has a 160GB hard drive. There is a Gigibit Ehternet LAN port and 802.11b/g WiFi connectivity, as well as a VGA output, serial port and four USB 2.0 ports. The ViewSonic LinkPC is intended to be used for basic office tasks and internet-based programs. Ideal of those on a budget, the LinkPC has an MRSP of $399.
MSRP $399.00
Release date March, 2009
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Features
- Attach-to-monitor design
- Ultra compact
- Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor
- 1GB memory, and has a 160GB hard drive
- Gigibit Ehternet LAN port
- 802.11b/g WiFi connectivity
- VGA output
- Serial port
- Four USB 2.0 ports
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Competitors
MSRP $349.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- Low power consumption
- Small, sleek form factor
- Wireless 802.11n connectivity
Cons
- Fairly expensive for it's specs
- impossible to upgrade
- 1080p playback can be spotty
ViewSonic LinkPC
vs.
Asus Eee Box
MSRP $300.00
Released August, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- latest single core Atom (N280)
- HDMI output
Cons
- not powerful enough for 1080p media
- limited for power users due to slower single core Atom processor
- cheaper and more powerful options from Acer exist (AspireRevo)
ViewSonic LinkPC
vs.
Acer Veriton N260G
MSRP $299.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- compact and light
- energy efficient
Cons
- cannot display high definition media
- not fast enough for power users - only good enough for light browsing, e-mail and basic office and communication applications
- similar cost and usability of a netbook device without the mobility or built in peripherals (screen, webcam and mic, keyboard, mouse, etc...)
ViewSonic LinkPC
vs.
MSi CS120
MSRP --
Released January, 2009
Pros
- designed specifically to be mounted - slimmer and more attractive on a monitor than an Eee Box
- passively cooled - no fan, no noise
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers who just use PCs to check e-mail and browse the Internet
- saves desk space
Cons
- less featured than an Eee Box
ViewSonic LinkPC
vs.
MSI WindBOX
Reviews
February 1, 2009
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Pros
- dual monitor output - including a DVI digital monitor output
- powerful enough for the majority of consumers who just use PCs to check e-mail and browse the Internet
- extremely compact and designed to be mounted on a VESA capable monitor
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February 1, 2009
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- not as pretty as the Cappuccino PC or Apple's Mac mini
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