The Personal Internet Communicator (PIC) is a new category of affordable consumer devices designed to provide managed Internet access for people in global, high-growth markets to enhance communications, entertainment, and education opportunities. The PIC is driven by world-class AMD processor technology. It is an empowering connecting device - a simple and accessible platform designed to work with existing service provider dial-up or broadband infrastructure - that can deliver basic Internet functions such as e-mail, downloads, Web browsing, and more.
RadioShack retails the PIC as the Presidian Personal Internet Communicator (USD 269.99 Sale Price). It includes: Personal Internet Communicator Unit, Keyboard, Mouse, AC Adapter, and User's Guide. Consumers will also need a VGA Compatible Monitor, and Internet access.
Hardware Configuration:
* Compact, ergonomically designed system case with optional accent colors
* Unit dimensions: 5.5" wide x 8.5" deep x 2.5" high | 3 lbs.
* AMD Geode™ GX processor
* 4 USB ports - support printers, Flash memory, disk drives, and network adapters
* 10GB 3.5" internal hard disk
* Stereo headphone/microphone jacks
* VGA port - supports resolutions up to 1600x1200 at 85 Hz
* Fanless, quiet operation
Software and Applications:
* Windows® Powered Operating System
* Web Browser - Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0
* E-mail
* Macromedia Flash Player
* Windows Media® Player
* Presentation viewer for Microsoft® PowerPoint®
* PDF Viewer
* Windows® Messenger
* Microsoft® Windows® 2D Game Pack
* SoftMaker Word Processor and Spreadsheet applications- compatible with Microsoft® Word/Microsoft® Excel®
* Image viewer - .jpg, .bmp, .png, and .gif filetypes
* Zip/Unzip compression utility
The PIC could probably be one of the affordable solutions that can bring computers to more people around the globe. Some might say that the processor running at 400MHz might be too slow, but exactly how fast should a PC be for Internet & email access? Unless the $100 Laptop becomes a reality, this could be the next best thing.
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