17th Hong Kong International Computer Expo – Computer 2001

Slim PCs

During the show we came across quite a few slim PCs which are quite popular in Hong Kong since a many families do not have enough space for larger PCs.  We also noticed that they do not use cutting edge technology, but are being sold at a relatively low prices, making them good solutions for those who do not know much about computers, but need a PC for general word processing and Internet access.

Fujitsu's DP-6000/SS

At the Fujitsu booth, they were showing their newest slim PC, the DP-6000/SS, which includes a Pentium III 1GHz and a 15-inch LCD monitor.  With 128MB memory and 40GB hard drive, the DP-6000/SS is only around US$1800, pretty cheap considering the LCD monitor and 1GHz CPU.

FIC's S1815

Over at the FIC booth, they were introducing their own slim PC solution, the S1815.  The bare bones system uses an i815E chipset and supports 1GHz+ Pentium III processors.  The nice thing about the S1815 is that customers have more flexibility in the components for the system since FIC will custom build each one.  Another nice thing about the S1815 is that at the front of the case there are two IEEE 1394 ports, a second set of USB ports, and an optical jack for connection to a variety of audio devices. 

Acer's Veriton 3210LCD

Being a pretty well-known brand in Hong Kong, Acer of course was also pushing their slim PC solution, the Veriton 3210LCD.  It also uses the 815E chipset and includes a 1GHz Pentium III processor and a 14 inch LCD monitor.  Acer's slim PC has an impressive US$1280 price tag attached to it as well.

Sony's PCV-LX100

Moving to the Sony booth, we saw the PCV-LX100 slim PC.  The PCV-LX100 uses a Pentium III 866MHz chip, and interestingly enough, the SIS 630 chipset instead of the Intel i815E chipset.  It also comes with 128MB memory and a 40GB hard drive.  The LCD monitor is Sony's own PCVA-15XSA1, a 15-inch model with integrated speakers.  However, like many other Sony products, the PCV-LX100 is more expensive compared to similar models, this time at a price of around US$2200.