The $500 Linux PC Aimed at Senior Citizens
Kiwi PC, a company that specializes in computers for the older computer user, this week launched a low-end Linux PC for senior citizens.
Linux likely wouldn't be the first choice among those who consider themselves anything less than tech-savvy. However, KiWi PC is using a customized version of the open source OS on its latest offering, which it claims will fill a gap in the current market.
"Until now, there has not been an easy way for senior citizens to navigate the internet and stay connected to friends and family," said Oscar Ferreira, President of KiWi PC. "Linux based KiWi PC provides the elderly with an easy way to stay in touch, learn and game online."
Though one could argue that senior citizens could navigate the internet and stay connected to friends and family from any other machine, KiWi PC's desktop has a custom UI, called the 'Me Menu' that allows users to easily access to their most visited websites and programs straight from the desktop. It also boasts larger icons and text for increased visual acuity.
The $499 computer packs a 1.66GHz Intel Atom CPU with INTEL GMA 3150 GRAPHICS, 2GB of DDR3, a 19-inch monitor, Ubuntu 10.10, DVDRW drive, one-year of tech support, access to a download store, and lifetime upgrade support from KiWi PC.
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What if they have to install new drivers? They won't be so happy then.
gr8 idea but overpriced
Handy till some grandson / daughter or some other family member sends them something that runs in windows to view.
So begs the geeks question in reverse, can it be hacked to put "windows" on it lol
Whats with the bizzarely coloured keyboard? Are they trying to say all OAP's are colour blind? lol
I love the kids' keyboard!
A great idea. I might see if I can get that distro so that next time I have to visit my parents to fix their vista box I can put this on it and solve their PC problems for good...
Handy till some grandson / daughter or some other family member sends them something that runs in windows to view.
Like a virus?
This system should have been built on AMD's Zocat.