CompuLab's fit-PC2i is extra tiny, ready for Windows 7

CompuLab has been holding it down on the diminutive front for years now, though the outfit's latest mini PC packs even more features than ever before. Measuring just 4- x 4.5- x 1.05-inches and weighing only 13 ounces, the fit-PC2i is hailed as the planet's smallest dual gigabit Ethernet-equipped PC. Other specs include an Intel Atom Z5xx CPU (from 1.1GHz to 2GHz), up to 2GB of DDR2 RAM, room for a 2.5-inch HDD, audio in / out, built-in WiFi, four USB 2.0 ports and Windows 7 (if you so choose). The rig is built from a 100 percent aluminum die-cast body, and even at full load it sucks down just 8 watts. Got the perfect DIY project for this bad boy? Good, now wait 'til January for it to ship.

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CompuLab introduces fit-PC2i – the smallest dual GbE PC

Haifa, Israel, Dec, 2 2009 – CompuLab introduces a new member to the fit-PC family of miniature PCs.
fit-PC2i is targeting networking and industrial applications. Based on Intel Atom Z5xx CPU, the fit-PC2i is the smallest, most power efficient PC available on the market. It incorporates dual Gbit Ethernet ports, addressing the growing demand for low power servers, firewalls and industrial PCs.

Measuring just 4"x4.5"x1.05" and weighting mere 13oz the fit-PC2i provides the complete PC functionality –
up to 2GHz CPU, up to 2GB RAM, internal SATA HDD, resolution of up to 1920x1200, digital audio, dual LAN and WLAN. All in an industrial grade die-cast aluminum shell that runs fanless at 6-8W.
fit-PC2i supports Windows 7, Windows Server and Ubuntu Linux.

"fit-PC2 was a breakthrough in green computing" said Irad Stavi, Director of Business Development at CompuLab, "now fit-PC2i enables corporate IT unprecedented energy savings where it matters most – in servers and network computers that have to work 24/7".

fit-PC2i features

CPU: Intel Atom Z5xx 1.1 GHz to 2 GHz
Chipset: Intel US15W SCH
Memory: 1 GB DDR2-533 on-board (Optional 2 GB)
Storage: Internal bay for 2.5″ SATA HDD, miniSD socket, On-board 4 GB Flash (optional)
Display & Graphics: Intel GMA500, DVI Digital output up to 1920 x 1200
Audio: Line-out, line-in, mic, 5.1 Channels S/PDIF
Networking: 2x 1000 BaseT Ethernet, 802.11b/g WLAN
USB: 4 USB 2.0 High Speed ports
Serial: RS232 full UART
Operating Systems: Windows Server, Windows 7, Windows XP, Ubuntu Linux

Mechanical and Environmental

Case: 100% aluminum die-cast body
Dimensions: 101 x 115 x 27mm / 4″ x 4.5″ x 1.05″
Weight : 370 grams / 13 ounces – including hard disk
Operating Temperature: 0 – 45 deg C with hard disk, 0 – 70 deg C with SSD
Power: 12V single supply, 8-15V tolerant
Power Consumption: 6W at low CPU load, 8W at full CPU load, <1W at standby

Availability
fit-PC2i will be available in Jan. 2010

[Lando Calrissian Posted Dec 3rd 2009 4:39AM]

@iPhoneMessenger
I wouldn't bother with this because of its Z series Atom, if you thought an N270 wasn't that great this will be worse.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 3rd 2009 5:17AM]

@iPhoneMessenger "it's israel product"
All the more reason to get it then. ;)

[Mombius Hibachi Posted Dec 3rd 2009 5:34AM]

@iPhoneMessenger

My name is Morph, i miss my plasticine girlfriend.

[merple Posted Dec 3rd 2009 7:42AM]

@Lando Calrissian
This deal is getting worse all the time

[Banksta3 Posted Dec 3rd 2009 12:23PM]

@(Unverified) Definitely agree.

[va jj Posted Dec 3rd 2009 3:59AM]

only 1.1ghz - 1.6ghz

[CJ100570 Posted Dec 3rd 2009 4:08AM]

@va jj It has an Atom processor! What were you expecting, a 4GHz quadcore?

[3rdman Posted Dec 3rd 2009 4:09AM]

@CJ100570 va jj was just correcting the article

[va jj Posted Dec 3rd 2009 4:09AM]

@CJ100570

Intel Atom Z5xx CPU (from 1.1GHz to 2GHz)

[Xstream Posted Dec 3rd 2009 6:29AM]

@va jj
you are wrong, the "old" fit-pc2 only has 1,6ghz (max) the new fit-pc2i (note the i) will be available jan 2010 and can be ordered with a 2ghz atom z cpu

[mrqs Posted Dec 3rd 2009 4:06AM]

8 watts @ full load? the usb ports alone can give you 10 watts

[Wwhat Posted Dec 3rd 2009 6:03AM]

@mrqs
Well spotted.

[Timmmmmm Posted Dec 3rd 2009 6:20AM]

@mrqs It would be a little unfair to include the USB port power in the figure.

[Peter F Posted Dec 3rd 2009 10:28AM]

@mrqs
I believe the USB standard allows up to 500mA, meaning each port can supply 2.5 watts of power. May be non-standard and allow more, though. Some USB chargers supply 1 A.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 3rd 2009 4:47PM]

@mrqs That is not including USB or other power outputs. Even LAN might draw something when we're talking in the single digits.

This thing really is a great idea, many people don't need monster machines just to surf the web.

[DrEngrish Posted Dec 3rd 2009 4:10AM]

"Intel Atom Z5xx CPU"

Fail...

[alechko Posted Dec 3rd 2009 4:11AM]

Oooh, so cute!
It's like a puppy that can surf the internet.

[WhatGeeksDotCom Posted Dec 10th 2009 4:55PM]

Throw in a nvidia chipset for graphics and then maybe you've got something. This thing will not do HD(properly) which is pointless for most consumers looking for this to be a liviing room/bedroom media center.... I can see other applications for it but you'll be losing out on a very large consumer market.

[revoltracers Posted Dec 3rd 2009 4:14AM]

I know I'm gonna find some aliens on this beast and then get fired.

[inimicus Posted Dec 3rd 2009 4:48AM]

Can it run Crysis?

[Sven Posted Dec 3rd 2009 5:13AM]

@inimicus
Sure. Just set graphics settings to "ascii".

[rhesusplus Posted Dec 3rd 2009 10:20AM]

@inimicus

You think it's a joke, but soon through onlive.com :)

[naterio Posted Dec 3rd 2009 5:28AM]

It doesn't look like there's much room for expansion, and why couldn't they glue an optical drive on top of it? Ehhh...I have velcro.

It's gonna be kinda cool when the whole CPU is in the mouse and it connects wirelessly to the monitor and the power source. The mousepad will have a touch interface too for all your drawing and multitouch needs. All this, and you'll be able to run Crysis with your Palestinian girlfriend!! ...ahhh, technology.

[mrqs Posted Dec 3rd 2009 5:41AM]

there's gotta be a keyboard with a whole computer inside somewhere

[Robsta Posted Dec 3rd 2009 5:47AM]

@(Unverified) Probably because a cd alone is larger than that there case, let alone the drive surrounds. Fail.

The idea's to keep your media elsewhere I think.

[zerito Posted Dec 3rd 2009 8:51AM]

@mrqs EEE Keyboard? I dunno havent heard from that thing in a while. Does it even exist? Is it out yet?

[Lare2 Posted Dec 3rd 2009 5:29AM]

Why delete the Microsoft logo from that fine keyboard

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 3rd 2009 6:51AM]

@Lare2 It's a drawing, a very good drawing. You can tell by the highlights on the corners.

I think the buttons on the keyboard are real (texture is too good) and shopped onto a drawing of the keyboard case so that the lighting/reflections match the main device.

It is a great keyboard, looking at mine from the side the case is much thicker in the top right corner it doesn't taper like that.

[mofy Posted Dec 3rd 2009 7:52AM]

It's very pretty in the clouds :-)

[mofy Posted Dec 3rd 2009 8:18AM]

it's on eeeeEEeeeBay!!! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Fit-PC2-XP-HD-Nettop-PC-Intel-ATOM-Z510-1-1GHz-Win-XP_W0QQitemZ150389638226QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDesktop_PCs?hash=item2303ebc452

[Pseudo Idol Posted Dec 4th 2009 12:23AM]

@mofy

That is there current model which can also be purchased through the company's website...

[mofy Posted Dec 4th 2009 12:25AM]

gotcha, thanks mate "-)

[artist Posted Dec 3rd 2009 8:25AM]

i bet the power source is external and is 10 times as big as the pc itself...

[JonathanRN Posted Dec 3rd 2009 9:26AM]

For the same price you can get a pretty decent machine. The Dell Zino HD! I'm sure it pulls more than 8 watts and it's RELATIVELY bigger in size, but it's way more bang-for-your-buck.

[KAL326 Posted Dec 3rd 2009 10:00AM]

Wonder why they went with the mini front USB ports. They really could have gone full size there. Also interesting use of the dual gigity.

[Pitchy Posted Dec 3rd 2009 10:03AM]

no mention of HDMI?

without HDMI, this sweet sexy little box is useless to me...

[Pitchy Posted Dec 3rd 2009 10:08AM]

ok, it looks like the Fit PC2 has an HDMI looking port labeled as DVI and the PC2i lists DVI... perhaps they ship with a HDMI to DVI cable?

With HDMI, I would just keep this little guy behind my TV and use it for Netflix/Hulu

[jawxx Posted Dec 3rd 2009 10:32AM]

@(Unverified) I'd consider that as well... I just wish Hulu and PS3 would get along and then I wouldn't have to consider it

[Nicnac Posted Dec 3rd 2009 10:49AM]

@(Unverified)
Can it even push full screen Hulu?

[chanocular Posted Dec 3rd 2009 10:11AM]

This would be awesome for a PFSense box, but I don't see a price tag. 0.o

[Pseudo Idol Posted Dec 4th 2009 12:32AM]

@chanocular

The prices on these shouldn't be to much different then the prices on the current models: http://www.fit-pc.com/web/purchase/order-direct/

[kingu Posted Dec 3rd 2009 5:23PM]

Paulsbro chipset, no thanks.