OzIQ poised to launch 32-inch all-in-one PC

So Apple pioneered the "PC-in-a-monitor" form factor with the iMac G5, and though other manufacturers have since followed suit, no one has been able to top Cupertino when it comes to screen size on this form factor -- until now, that is. PocketPCReviews is reporting that an Australian company called OzIQ -- which already has a range of All-in-One machines topping out at 22 inches -- is poised to release a mammoth 32-inch model called the OZ-632i7, making the 24-inch iMac look positively miniscule in comparison. Although not much information is available yet concerning the guts of this monster, spec sheets indicate that it will be powered by Core Duo and Core Solo processors, rock up to 3GB of DDR2 RAM, and presumably feature Windows Media Center Edition, seeing as it sports an internal TV tuner as well. Supposedly OzIQ is planning on pushing this one out the door "in a couple of weeks," priced at the equivalent of $3,200.

[Thanks, Anton]

[spil @ Oct 15th 2006 12:40PM]

Could this be the start of a war of screen sizes in the computer market (All-in-one or standalone)?

Probably not. Although Apple will no longer have the largest All-in-one anymore, it will probably not make a huge impacty seeing as this is an Australian company taht I have never heard of, these will either be hard to find or only be sold in Australia, so it might make an impact there, but probably not make a big enough "splash" for Apple to make a bigger model (but it would be cool if they did).

first post, FTW!

[Mike Milloy @ Oct 16th 2006 9:27PM]

Hi Spil

Thanks for your comments! Please tune into the OZiQ.com.au website on Thursday for our latest product release!

The 32" is on the market in Australia and is available worldwide. Your quite right about a screen size war and in the truest since we are presently leading the market in this field - and with more product set for release.. and our "jewel" set for release in Feb next year.. we anticipate being market leaders for quite some time

You may be surprised to know our production capabilities are 3000 units per day (of 32"). You may not of heard of OZiQ (our brand) or Tucana Innovations (our parent company based in Australia) as we are an ODM (an elctronics engineering firm) and normally badge our product for others... but now you've heard of us and I'm sure you'll hear plenty more in the future, especially with Intels competiion coming up, which we are very excited about!

It's a pleasure to take Apples crown (although I have to ask whether the crown ever fitted as apples generally used notebook components in the past, with respect - its hard to be impressed with a notebook on viagra, although they have done a nice job anyone can do that, serioulsy there's little engineering effort required). But at the end of the day its been aroudn along time and one must respect that.

Our product uses standard PC components and is easily upgradable - easier than the old PC box technology which certainly sets us apart as we have used the formidable socket 775 dual core 2 capable and yes we are working on bigger and better.

Look forward to the screen size war it will be a blast - I think its been a long time since the IT industry has had so much to be excited about. We are in amidst of an evolution for computer technology. With what ourselves and others are working on within 6 months people will look back and be quite astounded by the leaps that are about to occur and the outcome will only be that consumers and organisations a like are the winners!

What an exciting time and what a pleasure to be a part of it!

Cheers,

Mike Milloy
Managing Director, Tucana Innovations

[Dan @ Oct 15th 2006 12:58PM]

I think Apple will probably make a bigger Cinema Display, but not because of this. Spil is right that this won't make a big enough effect on Apple for them to make a bigger iMac.

New cinema displays will probably be 20, 24, 28, and 32. Maybe they'll drop the 20-inch.

[EdZ @ Oct 15th 2006 1:14PM]

"So Apple pioneered the "PC-in-a-monitor" form factor with the iMac G5"
No. No no no, no no, no.
Apple was definitely not the first to have a PC in a monitor. The G5 wasn't even the first APPLE computer to be in a monitor (Lisa, anyone)!

[Billy Bob @ Oct 15th 2006 1:47PM]

I think what they mean is that Apple made the first succesful, modern all-in one computer
While the Lisa and others were successful, they were not modern
HEY
WAIT!!!
what about the iFruit???

[ryank @ Oct 15th 2006 1:48PM]

What's the screen's resolution? Unless its comparable to a 30" Apple/Dell, this shouldn't really be considered a 'PC'. My guess is it is some generic low-res lcdtv panel. Even a 1080p panel would look pretty crappy under normal PC usage (esp text-based). This could be considered a 'entertainment all-in-one,' but not really a home computer replacement (such as the iMac). I don't think they're competing products..

[Stylze @ Oct 15th 2006 1:56PM]

Fujitsu has had an All-in-one model for the longest time (I think about 6 years). Check out this link;

http://www.fujitsu-webmart.com/pc/ui010?PM=0&A=06101602524595639907&cyc=105315

A 37 inch All-in-one at the top of the screen.

[John Montgomery @ Oct 15th 2006 2:10PM]

Actually the original Macintosh line was Apples first all-in-one, followed a few years later by the Performas.

[Henry @ Oct 15th 2006 2:15PM]

They mean the "where's the computer!?" kinda thing, you know where the computer's workings don't make a conspicuous bulge on the side.

This one has Core Duo? That's like, so several months ago. *keeps using Core 2 Duo iMac*

[spil @ Oct 15th 2006 3:56PM]

I hope you're joking, Billy Bob.

Good point about the old Apples... I meant to writ that before but forgot. The original macintosh was all-in-one.

Ryank, you have a very good point, if it is just a TV monitor, it doesn't mean anything. From their website, the rest of their products are computer moniters and computers, so it doesnlt look like they just got a TV and stuck a computer in back. From the looks of it, these guys only make all-in-ones.

[g3n3tiX @ Oct 15th 2006 4:08PM]

Poor i945 intel graphics...shame to drive that panel, if indeed it is a high def one.

[shirizaki @ Oct 15th 2006 5:09PM]

Give me a 100 inch plasma screen, external tv tuner, mac mini, and some duct tape. I'll show you an "all in one". It may not look gorgeous, but it'll work.


The only problem I'd have with these thing is the upgrading/replacement of parts. Obviously you'd either risk lsoing your screen opening to replace it yourself, or paying bunches in S&H to send it in.

[Billy Bob @ Oct 15th 2006 6:26PM]

Well, ALL the iMacs since the G3 "iFruit", including the G4 "iLamp" and the G5, have been all in 1

[charlie @ Oct 15th 2006 6:29PM]

Would you guys really ever buy an all-in-one desktop? I use new monitors I buy for at least 2 new computers, their technology lasts a lot longer. and then even after that I tend to use old monitors in multi-screen setups, for communal computers in my house, give them away to family, etc. What do you do in 3 years when the computer part of this is absolutely unbearable to use? Even worse, what happens when you just want to use the damn thing as a TV but its all crapped up with viruses and/or corrupt files? Who the fuck wants to reinstall windows on every TV in their house every year or so? Yeah, I personally never get bad problems with my primary computers. But any computer someone less tech savvy in my family touches ends up having some sort of dire situation a couple times a year.

[Giltronic @ Oct 15th 2006 6:34PM]

what do you mean?
windows has never been known to let viruses take over a computer till its useless.
oh right.

giltronic

[AntiWikipedia @ Oct 15th 2006 7:05PM]

Everyone in this comments area is way off about the true nature of this subject.

Apple has realized you cannot make a All-in-one bigger than 24 inch that will be comfortable for people for daily use.

Why would you need a 32 inch? seriously. Bigger doesn't mean better when it comes to a computer monitor. I have personally a 20 inch intel iMac with a core duo , and i think its actually too big for my desk. Imagine a 24 inch ( which they have ) or imagine even a 32 inch ( like the one they say ). Tsk Tsk. If you want bigger, get a projector and you'll have a 100 inch easy, just plug a damn computer to it.

[Dave @ Oct 15th 2006 9:06PM]

Don't just think of this device as a Desktop PC. With that BIG 32" screen it also makes a perfect living room convergence device. Watch HDTV, pop in a DVD Movie (side loading DVD), browse your own Photo's & Music (has wired & wireless Networking), play any PC Game, and then Surf the Web and read email - all from the comfort of your living room, and all via one device !.

Very innovative !

The Aussie OZiQ Site is here - www.oziq.com.au

[engdgt.9.nikster @ Oct 16th 2006 12:37AM]

BTW this doesn't compare to the iMac in any way, it's a TV with PC inside. 1080p is the best we can expect for resolution, something like 1900x1080.

[Mike D @ Oct 16th 2006 1:54AM]

giltronic.. why sign your posts? your name is at the top. This is kinda cool but I probably wouldn't buy it. I'm planning on buying a 46" sharp 1080p lcd and hooking my computer to that.

[Billy Bob @ Oct 16th 2006 4:08PM]

Thanks to you, Mark Milloy, I will never buy your product simply because you take potshots at Apple, (And may I say, the iMac is far better looking than your machine) instead of actually making a better product

[Hand_O_Death @ Oct 22nd 2006 10:06PM]

And yet many a Mac user will just call t a rip off and stay all high and mighty. Hope this doe not end up sucking, us PCers need more fodder for the blogs these days (damn you Sony)

[Derrick @ Oct 25th 2006 2:46PM]

Tek Panel, a company out of Sugar Grove, IL, USA, has been doing this already for 5 years and makes up to 57" inch LCD all-in-one HDTV/PCs.

http://www.tekpanel.com

[mark @ Oct 31st 2006 4:31AM]

Mike Milloy,

A couple of things..

The apple core duo is NOT using a notebook cpu, it's as desktop as you get. It had the jump on the PC market with core duo as a result of a deal with Intel to get them to cross over.

Re-badging wise I noticed that the smaller 17 inch etc. PC's on your OZiQ website and some of the shops that sell them are actually the same as the www.amazepc.com ones.

It looks like OZiQ are agents for Amaze pc.

http://english.amazepc.com/contact/index.html