X-bit labs

 
 
  

Search

Advanced search

Services

 Print article
 Send link to friend

 Digg this
 Post to del.icio.us
 Post to Slashdot

Information

X-bit Labs for mobile users! Do not forget that we are running a special version of X-bit Labs web-site for users of mobile and handheld devices: http://pda.xbitlabs.com. Check out our news and articles from smartphones and PDAs to be always updated on the latest computer and technology news.

 

Articles: Mobile

Foxconn E-bot Small Form-Factor System Review


Category: Mobile

by Platon Scheblykin

[ 05/03/2005 | 10:37 PM ]

Foxconn is actively strengthening their presence in very diverse market segments. Today we would like to introduce to you their small form-factor system with very attractive looks, and good multimedia center functionality. Check out our detailed review for details now!


Table of contents:


Pages : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11

It’s not a rare thing in the recent history of the hi-tech industry for a company engaged into OEM shipments to begin to sell its produce under its own brand. The Taiwan-based Foxconn is a good example of such transformation. Besides manufacturing mainboards and system cases, the company has recently begun to promote its own barebone systems.

<%BANNER[article]%>

And today we’re going to review a barebone model Foxconn puts its main stake on. It’s called E-bot. The very name of the system – without those typical abbreviations or numerical indexes – says we deal with something unusual here. Let’s see how different this E-bot really is.


Specification and Accessories

Foxconn E-bot

Dimensions

29.9cm x 17.8cm x 27.3cm

Bays

1 x 3.5(internal)

Front panel connectors

2 x USB
1 x Mic-In
1 x Line-Out
1 x IEEE 1394a

Back panel connectors

1 x VGA port
1 x Line-In(Rear channels)
1 x Line-Out(Front channels)
1 x Mic (Center&Subwoofer channels)
2 x USB 2.0
1 x IEEE-1394a (6-pin)
1 x 10/100Mb/s Ethernet LAN (RJ45)
2 x PS/2
1 x External Power Supply Connector

Internal power supply unit

200W

Special features

  • Built-in combo-drive
  • Built-in card-reader
  • Front panel LCD screen
  • Music playback controls on the front panel
  • External PSU

Formats supported by the card-reader

Compact Flash / Compact Flash II
Microdrive
Secure Digital (SD)
MultiMedia Card
Memory Stick
Memory Stick Pro
SmartMedia Card

And now comes the mainboard:

Foxconn 661FXSA Mainboard

CPU

Pentium4 (Northwood/Prescott) / Celeron (Northwood)
(400/533/800 MHz FSB, Hyper-Threading)

Chipset

SiS 661FX (NB:661FX, SB:963)

RAM

 SDRAM DDR 400/333/266 (up to 2GB), 2 DDR DIMM slots

FSB frequency

200-350 MHz

Sound

AC’97 Audio 2.3, 6 channels

Connectors and ports

  • 1 x AGP 8X/4X (only 1.5V graphics cards)
  • 1 x PCI
  • 1 x RJ45(FastEthernet)
  • 4 x USB 2.0
  • 2 x PS/2(Mouse&Keyboard)
  • 5 x Audio(i/o)
  • 2 x IEEE 1394
  • 1 x ATA133/100/66 (2 devices)

BIOS

Phoenix Award BIOS v6.00PG

Form-factor

mATX 240x232mm

Special features

WakeUp LAN

The E-bot comes with the following accessories:

  • One CD with drivers
  • One CD with Nero OEM Suite
  • A system assembly manual
  • A mainboard manual


  • A CPU cooler
  • An external power supply with a power cord
  • Fasteners
  • Two keys for the lock on the system case
  • Thermal paste
Next page >>>

Discussion

Comments currently: 8
Discussion started: 05/05/05
View comments

Add your Comment

Name/Nickname
Your Comments
 

Category News

Category: Mobile

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

5:41 pm OCZ Offers Enthusiasts “Do-It-Yourself” Notebooks. OCZ to Allow Gamers to Build Their Own Laptops

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

10:25 pm MSI’s Wind Set to Start Blowing in June, Specifications Transpire. MSI Preps to Launch “Wind” Laptops in June

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

7:33 am Communication and Technology Companies to Create First Nationwide WiMAX Network in the U.S. Seven Companies Agree to Invest into First Nationwide WiMAX Network in the USA

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

11:30 pm Apple’s Acquisition of PA Semi Will Not Affect Company’s Products in Years – Research Firm. Apple Likely to Stick with Intel’s x86 Chips Despite of PowerPC Designer Acquisition

11:04 pm Sales of WiMAX Chips Set to Skyrocket in the Coming Years - Analysts. Market of WiMAX Equipment Poised for Quick Growth

 
News Archive
All Latest News