Comments on: Almost the Google PC: Everex gPC available at Wal-Mart

Finally, a real-world Web PC, for just $198.

[weblivz]

Nice idea but just the start

I like this idea - however for it to *really* work, it almost has to be completely re-configurable - dynamically when the user isn't using the service.

It needs to really have everything installed and ready at the users fingertips - people won't expect not want to install more.

Still, it's a start.

[cmjohnston]

great idea, but...

This seems wonderful and I might buy my 4yr old one for Christmas but will it run any local apps?

[Scott Nelle]

This has been a long time coming.

This is great, though I'm surprised it isn't much smaller. They could be using one of the VIA mini-itx boards that are just 17 cm square. If gOS ends up freely available, you could probably build your own for around the same price in a much more attractive package.

Regarding the problem of loading the new apps in tabs of firefox: with any luck they'll pick up on the new Mozilla Prism platform (formerly webrunner) once it's more fully baked. It's basically the firefox rendering engine with no toolbars or extensions. You create .webapp files which give it an icon and a url, and then you have a shortcut the essentialy launches the web application in a standalone, no-frills version of firefox.

[rusty182004]

size=capability

...at least in the eyes of the people shopping at walmart who are going to be picking this thing up.

[rafe]

Size matters

To those of you wondering why this machine isn't small, since, it's because Everex market research indicates that people (at least Wal-Mart customers) equate size with value. They could make it smaller, but it wouldn't sell as well. There's a lot of air in this box.

The Everex guy told me what they lose in materials and shipping costs by making the box bigger than it needs, they project they will make up in increased sales.

-Rafe

[cgates3]

Typo I gues......

Just checked Walmart website....price is actually $298.

[cgates3]

Walmart Price

Just checked Walmart website.....price there is 298$

[rafe]

Confirming price

At this link on Walmart.com I see the gPC for $199.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7754614

w/o monitor, though.

[DADSGETNDOWN]

Can you Change OS and still get proper drivers ?

If you don't like the OS and APPS.
Is it easy enough to get PROPER drivers and install you own Operating System like Windows XP. ?

[DADSGETNDOWN]

Can you Change OS and still get proper drivers ?

If you don't like the OS and APPS.
Is it easy enough to get PROPER drivers and install you own Operating System like Windows XP. ?
I checked price November 4th, 2007 using the URL by the $198 poster, and it is $198 w/o monitor.

[DADSGETNDOWN]

Oops Double post

Hmm sorry about the double post, after I click submit it said page/url not found, so I went back and tried again
and it worked :( wierd.

[madjuni_r]

Better than expected budget pc with a great OS

This PC comes with gOS which is an even easier / user friendly version of ubuntu 7.10 and much better good looking

I am not a tech person, so i was looking for a budget pc that was very easy to use and eco friendly (the full pc runs with 40 watts!!) this has blown me away!

I can do anything with this PC. browse the web, has great office programs, listen to music, DVDs, view movies, youtube, my ipod, usb storage, printer works great :)
My kids love it too. Might get a second one for them.
remember this is a budget pc for work, web, productivity and home entertainment, so if u r not a hardcore 3d pc gamer (better look at the $900+ PCs) or u already have a Wii or ps3, than this pc is for you :)

like the last person said you can install win xp if u find the drivers, (you can have both OSs if you want) but i don't see any need for win xp (it would kill the porpuse of this pc in the first place), people do want windows alternatives...

only good win xp is good at is 3d gaming (well not so much in the present..), however this pc is NOT for gaming like i stated above, so using gOS or normal ubuntu is more than enough and even better than having windows since with linux you dont have to worry about viruses, spyware and all that nonsense :)

[Smiley5]

Walmart.com pricing

The $199 version has 512mb of RAM and the $298 version has 1Gb of RAM, cases were different too. These are both without monitors.

[Zak70smith]

I saw some updates and soft for it at http://loadingvault.com

[delarosa32]

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[technex21]

I saw some updates and soft for it at http://4rapidsearch.com

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[mabdajds]

Try http://www.downloadwarez.org and http://www.fullversions.org

As of today, it appears, Everex has folded. The website states:

Everex is Closed


We regret to inform you that Everex is no longer in business. We have closed our operations and are in the process of liquidation of all our assets.

All current issues that are currently in for repair work will be completed and returned to their respective owners. This will be done in the order that they were received. All items that are not returnable will be held in our liquidation assets pending contacts or liquidation, which ever comes first.

We would like to thank all those whom have supported us through the years.

Thank you and Good Day.

- Everex Staff