EVEREX Desktop PC gPC2 TC2512 VIA C7-D 1.5 GHz 512 MB DDR2 80 GB HDD VIA UniChrome Pro Linux gOS V2

Pros: I bought one knowing that it would run Linux, but with the intent to use it as a UNIX based network router. The low power was the kicker, it will be running for the next several years. We decided to try it with everything we had before it was pressed into commercial service. We loaded three different Linuxes as well as FreeBSD Unix 7.0 and several "appliances" based on it, FreeNAS, Vyetta, PFsense, and Monowall. No problems with MS XP-pro either. I like it enough that I'm buying a second one, to replace a network performance monitor. This will be 3X the Speed at 1/3 the cost, and 1/3 the power use of the old one!

Cons: Hey its only 1.5ghz with built in basic video! Over-clockers and bleeding-edge gamers should look elsewhere.

Overall Review: The built in "GOS" with google-apps and open-office should actually be enough to suit those who only really use a browser, word processor and a spread sheet.

Pros: I wanted a low power system, since I'll be leaving it powered on continuously. Wanted high value, low cost, low noise, low electric bills, low summer air conditioning, less environmental impact. Looks like I got what I wanted. I added 1GB of memory (newegg: MEM 1G|KST DII533 KVR533D2N4/1G R) and a great monitor (newegg: MNTR KDS|LCD 24" 5MS K-24MDWB R). I wanted to play around with the pre-installed OS, but it wouldn't sync to the 1920 x 1200 resolution of the monitor, so I installed Fedora 9 PREVIEW--which includes the chromium driver. Very good results: peak of 831 frames/sec running glxgears. As someone previously posted, the motherboard (BIOS) controls are good--can be set to always power back on, in case of power failure.

Cons: The airflow over the disk drive area is poor. I don't know why so many cases end up with the air flow sequestered around the drive area, but this case does too. Even though I added a second disk drive for my backups, the smartd temps are only moderately high (41-47 Celsius), and some recent statistics on disk failure show that temperature is not all that predictive, so we'll see.... I wish there was a good place to mount a fan by the disks, though. However, the very good price kept me from reducing my rating from excellent to good because of this point. Also, it's hard to find info about this (Gigabyte?) motherboard.

Overall Review: Note that the CD/DVD can only write CD's, not DVD's. The Desktop version of the CPU does not have reduced clocking, as does the laptop version. Too bad, since a small reduction in clocking can sometimes save lots of power. But hey, it's a $200 machine. A clamp meter on my system with 2 disks and 2 memory cards shows 0.3A and 0.4A with CPU running at 100%. Now my wife spends most of her waking hours uploading photos to buy and sell on {an on-line auction site that for some reason newegg deems "inappropriate" and refuses to let me name here} on this machine. Yes dear, we'll be getting a better keyboard soon!

Pros: This computer makes a great web server. You can configure the BIOS to reboot when power cycled. The system works well with Unbuntu and Debian Linux. I choose Debian to use for the web server. I upgraded the ram to 2 GB with two Corsair VS1GB533D2 1GB DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) modules. I also added a 750GB Samsung HD753LJ hard drive as the second drive. Both added with ease and are working flawlessly so far. The speakers that come with the system are USB powered. They are not loud but have amazingly good sound fidelity for what they are. The keyboard is thin and lite weight and more than adequate. The stock hard drive is an 80GB Seagate sata drive.

Cons: The stock gOS is an Unbunto derivative of bery limited usefulness. If you wanted this system for people to be able to access the web in a hotel lobby or guest room it would be adaqute, but not useful for much else. This system works as a desktop, but is underpowered for advanced multimedia applications. The best video playback performance I got was when I replaced the stock player in an Unbunto installation with VLC. The system barley could keep up with a video playback with this. The mouse that comes with the system

Overall Review: The delete key when booting will access the BIOS set up. Upgrade the stock 486 to the 686 kernel with Debian. I plan to add a fan to help keep the drives cool.

Pros: Great price. I bought an extra 1GB RAM (PC6400) and that works great. I installed Windows XP Pro on this system and things work great. Good hard drive & DVD/CD drive. Pretty fast CPU.

Cons: Strange OS. Not a 'regular' version of Linux. Only runs Google apps by default. It lets you install Windows Apps, but they don't work. Can't get 'under the hood'; can only see the GUI. My built in sound card didn't work, but for the money I just bought a SoundBlaster and installed & used that. Only has 2 PCI slots.

Overall Review: This would would make a great PC for somebody who just wants to surf the internet, read emails etc. It has plenty of USB ports, but I don't know what hardware will work with this. I'd check out the Google site & the Everex site to see if this might be something that will work for you. It's not for everyone, but I'm happy with it.

Pros: Cheap, easy to use and great system, works well

Cons: none

Pros: Excellent price point, lightweight, upgradeable (memory, HD, PCI graphics), super quiet and cool, nice keyboard with soft strokes, nice scroll wheel mouse. Energy efficient at only 20 watts! and quiet at 28 dbs. For somebody just wanting a basic computer to perform basic tasks this is your answer. Easy instructions on how to set it up right out of the box. Nice color scheme, everything matches. Everything you need, nothing you don't. Plenty of USB ports (total 6) for printer, webcam, speakers, mp3 players, digital cameras. Plenty of HD space, seems to multitask well in XP, easy to install drivers after installing xp with the everex site download drivers section, just dl them to a flash drive.

Cons: no agp, or pci-e slots that i know of at a glance, but check with the manufacturer to be sure, but it's not really geared towards gaming anyway for the price. However this isn't a setback cause you can still purchase a 256mb card for under $50 and problem solved. So really for the price and your desired customer this isn't really an issue, otherwise there really isn't anything bad about this computer at all, I just wanted to point that out since it's never revealed. MORE PRO'S: Everex has a nice site with alot of support, and even a forum where you can ask questions and talk to other owners and share info and help. Pair it up with a widescreen flat panel monitor and the graphics will keep up and look very nice! If your concerned about heat inside the case you shouldn't be since it's not really creating any, but if your paranoid, just add a couple case fans for under $10! screwless pci cards feature is nice and easy to work with.

Overall Review: Never gave the stock O/S a try, just installed windows xp, and office 2007. and all the regular programs most people would need for a home pc (email, web surfing, antivirus,watching videos, maybe burning a cd, and photo emailing). Set virtual memory to 4096mb, defrag, selective startup, and computer runs smooth. I would personally max out the ram, so that it could fly through everything, and to upgrade it's only: $10-512mb $20-1gb $37-2g why wouldn't you want to!! under $200 for a pc? and super fast 3 day shipping=amazing!!

Pros: has everything you need for a simple low-buck workstation

Cons: the GOS operating system is terrible. It is slow and crashes all the time. I wiped it and put Kubuntu on this machine after an hour.

Overall Review: Cheap and reliable once you put kubuntu on it.

Pros: I bought this for my father who just uses it for internet and web browsing, its perfect for that kind of use.

Cons: I find Linux gOS a bit......of a pain in the but't. Its not as easy as Vista or XP and it does have its issues. In fact, this is the only problem we have had with this computer so far, is Linux gOS.

Overall Review: Runs fine for what my father needs.Heck its almost faster at loading into Linux than my $4000 custom desktop.