Trim-Slice is an apt name for CompuLab’s new ARM-based desktop computer which rises a super-short 0.6″ high, extends a mere3.7″ backwards and lays but 5.1″ across.
Models
The Trim-Slice is available in three different models – Barebones, Value and Pro. All three models feature the following as standard: –
- Dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 @1Ghz CPU
- 1080p HDMI out
- 5.1 digital audio
- 1GB of DDR2 RAM
- Ethernet
- SD card slot
- Micro-SD card slot
- 4 standard USB ports and 1 micro-USB port
In addition the $199 ‘Barebones’ model has no storage (but works with USB HDD/etc) and no Wi-Fi (again, works with compatible USB dongle)
The $219 ‘Value’ version adds a 4GB Micro-SD card for storage and a WiFi USB dongle. Ubuntu ARM comes pre-installed.
The $319 ‘Pro’ version sports a 32GB SSD, dual-head HDMI and DVI out, built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi module and comes with a USB bluetooth dongle. Ubuntu ARM comes pre-installed.
Purchases can be made @ trimslice.com.
“We recommend that you wait…”
When attempting to order a model on the Trim Slice website users are greeted with an up-front message from the company behind the device.
It recommends that anyone considering a purchase of the Trim-Slice for ‘personal use’ waits to do so, citing the relative ‘work in progress’ of software designed for ARM.
Lacking an ARM device, I can’t attest to the alleged ‘work in progress” nature of software – including of Ubuntu – on ARM. However I am led to believe that all Ubuntu ARM provides all basic desktop functions (web browser, etc) and that it performs more than acceptably.
Jon via Tip Form