Nova
netPC is the product of Novatium’s
quest for a simple, affordable,
and practical computing device
that is ideal for both homes
and enterprises. Nova netPC
retains most of the functionalities
of a typical PC but moves the
complexities of software and
hardware maintenance and upgrade
as well as data security to
a central server.
Advantages
of a netPC
The netPC
is unique in many aspects:
It does not
carry the burden of the CPU,
software, hard disc, and applications
– all these elements reside
in the central server at the
administrator’s end.
It
has a simple architecture –
based on that of mobile phone
and media player chips. This
reduces the cost of the device.
It
is multimedia enabled, with
the capacity to provide real-time
multimedia experience.
It
is compatible with Windows/Linux/Solaris
operating systems.
It
can support multiple USB peripherals
(USB pen drive, USB hard disk,
USB printer, digital cameras,
etc.), speakers and microphone.
It
is an appliance-like device
– all you need to do is
to switch on and log in.
It
is Internet ready - there is
no need to approach Internet
Service Providers for Internet
access.
It
consumes about 5 W of power
– hence there is no issue
of increasing electricity bills.
It
has the capacity to be connected
to either a VGA monitor or a
television. Hence the user can
access computing and entertainment
through their televisions.
It
is compatible with the regular
home environment and does not
require an air-conditioned environment.
netPC panel
– front and rear views
FRONT
VIEW OF PANEL
REAR
VIEW OF PANEL
The
net PC's desktop
Your netPC
desktop brings to you the entire spectrum
of computing requirements:
Personal
information manager: This application
manages your valuable information
and
day-to-day life. It comes equipped
with the following :
Address Book
Organizer
Calendar
Media
player: With the media player
you can play music and view photos
stored in the local USB stick
of the netPC
Games:
A collection of offline fun and
games
Linux
and Windows icons: These are the
entry points to access the respective
appications
Ongoing
innovations on the netPC
Novatium is
continuing its innovation in providing
a wholesome computing experience with
the Nova netPC. Some of the aspects
that are being researched are listed
here:
Programming
with netPC
CD
drive compatibility
netPC thus provides
features similar to that of a PC and
yet make computing simple at a much
lower cost.