Search
  • Videos
  • Windows 10
  • 5G
  • Best VPNs
  • Cloud
  • Security
  • AI
  • more
    • TR Premium
    • Working from Home
    • Innovation
    • Best Web Hosting
    • ZDNet Recommends
    • Tonya Hall Show
    • Executive Guides
    • ZDNet Academy
    • See All Topics
    • White Papers
    • Downloads
    • Reviews
    • Galleries
    • Videos
    • TechRepublic Forums
  • Newsletters
  • All Writers
    • Preferences
    • Community
    • Newsletters
    • Log Out
  • Menu
    • Videos
    • Windows 10
    • 5G
    • Best VPNs
    • Cloud
    • Security
    • AI
    • TR Premium
    • Working from Home
    • Innovation
    • Best Web Hosting
    • ZDNet Recommends
    • Tonya Hall Show
    • Executive Guides
    • ZDNet Academy
    • See All Topics
    • White Papers
    • Downloads
    • Reviews
    • Galleries
    • Videos
    • TechRepublic Forums
      • Preferences
      • Community
      • Newsletters
      • Log Out
  • us
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • Europe
    • India
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
    • ZDNet around the globe:
    • ZDNet France
    • ZDNet Germany
    • ZDNet Korea
    • ZDNet Japan

Gallery: A computer's place is in the kitchen

1 of 6 NEXT PREV
  • 178007.jpg

    I’ve put the top and bottom lid on my new sub-$400 all-in-one dual-core LCD PC and mounted an 802.11 b/g USB adapter to it so I can use the computer anywhere in the house. To keep the chassis cool, I drilled 5 large holes on the top board. I am still waiting for my female USB socket connectors that hook up to the USB leads on the motherboard so I've temporarily used one the venting holes to mount the USB Wi-Fi adapter.

    See George Ou's Real World IT blog
    Published: November 29, 2007 -- 08:17 GMT (00:17 PST)

    Caption by: George Ou

  • 178008.jpg

    The AIO computer is sitting on the corner of my kitchen dining table and there are no bulky ATX towers sitting on the floor or table.

    Published: November 29, 2007 -- 08:17 GMT (00:17 PST)

    Caption by: George Ou

  • 178009.jpg

    This particular power strip is a bit bulky so I’m looking forward to finding something thinner that I can bolt to the bottom of the PC chassis. Having the extra power sockets right there on the computer is really nice to have.

    Published: November 29, 2007 -- 08:17 GMT (00:17 PST)

    Caption by: George Ou

  • 178010.jpg

    When the computer isn’t being used or if it’s being used as a movie playback device, I can tuck the mouse and keyboard away taking up less room than a laptop sitting on the table.

    Published: November 29, 2007 -- 08:17 GMT (00:17 PST)

    Caption by: George Ou

  • 178011.jpg

    To put this in to proper perspective, here’s the entire kitchen table with the AIO computer sitting at the edge of the table. It hardly takes any room and the table is wide open for eating. I finally had the kids eating at the kitchen table for once since I had a movie playing. Once I get an HDTV ATSC USB tuner dongle, this will also act as an HDTV with PVR capability along with wireless connectivity to a DVD library.

    Published: November 29, 2007 -- 08:17 GMT (00:17 PST)

    Caption by: George Ou

  • 178012.jpg

    This is what the back looks like. It will be a lot less noticeable once it’s sanded and painted all black.

    If you want to see what the insides look like, see the original image gallery.

    See George Ou's Real World IT blog
    Published: November 29, 2007 -- 08:17 GMT (00:17 PST)

    Caption by: George Ou

1 of 6 NEXT PREV
George Ou

By George Ou | November 29, 2007 -- 08:17 GMT (00:17 PST) | Topic: Networking

  • 178007.jpg
  • 178008.jpg
  • 178009.jpg
  • 178010.jpg
  • 178011.jpg
  • 178012.jpg

I’ve put the top and bottom lid on my new sub-$400 all-in-one dual-core LCD PC and mounted an 802.11 b/g USB adapter so I can use the computer anywhere in the house.

Read More Read Less

I’ve put the top and bottom lid on my new sub-$400 all-in-one dual-core LCD PC and mounted an 802.11 b/g USB adapter to it so I can use the computer anywhere in the house. To keep the chassis cool, I drilled 5 large holes on the top board. I am still waiting for my female USB socket connectors that hook up to the USB leads on the motherboard so I've temporarily used one the venting holes to mount the USB Wi-Fi adapter.

See George Ou's Real World IT blog
Published: November 29, 2007 -- 08:17 GMT (00:17 PST)

Caption by: George Ou

1 of 6 NEXT PREV

Related Topics:

Networking CXO Cloud Internet of Things Security Data Centers
George Ou

By George Ou | November 29, 2007 -- 08:17 GMT (00:17 PST) | Topic: Networking

Show Comments
LOG IN TO COMMENT
  • My Profile
  • Log Out
| Community Guidelines

Join Discussion

Add Your Comment
Add Your Comment

Related Galleries

  • 1 of 3
  • TRENDnet TUC-ET5G USB-C 3.1 to 5GBASE-T Ethernet adapter

    The TRENDnet TUC-ET5G USB-C 3.1 to 5GBASE-T Ethernet adapter is capable of some serious data throughput -- up to 5Gbps over existing Cat5e or better cabling. ...

  • Anker PowerExpand 8-in-1 USB-C hub

    If you need a portable USB-C hub with an Ethernet port, this is for you.

  • Netgear Orbi RBK752 tri-band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 mesh

    Netgear expands its Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 offering with a new, lower-priced, Orbi RBK752 mesh system.

  • Plugable UD-CA1A USB-C dock

    Universal USB 3.1 Type-C docking station with Power Delivery. 4K-capable HDMI display (4K at 30Hz, 2560x1600 at 60Hz). Provides 60W of power to charge attached system ...

  • OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter

    The OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter capable of connecting to hyper-fast networks and offers amazing output speeds up to 10GBASE-T.

  • Plugable super-fast 2.5Gbps Ethernet adapter (in pictures)

    Need to connect your new laptop to a wired Ethernet network? Plugable has released a new 2.5Gbps Ethernet adapter, compatible with USB-C and USB 3.2 Gen 1. ...

  • Synology DS218j - Unboxing and fitting hard drives

    Adding many terabytes of storage to a network.

ZDNet
Connect with us

© 2021 ZDNET, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Privacy Policy | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use

  • Topics
  • Galleries
  • Videos
  • Sponsored Narratives
  • Do Not Sell My Information
  • About ZDNet
  • Meet The Team
  • All Authors
  • RSS Feeds
  • Site Map
  • Reprint Policy
  • Manage | Log Out
  • Join | Log In
  • Membership
  • Newsletters
  • Site Assistance
  • ZDNet Academy
  • TechRepublic Forums