Omatek Unveils World's Smallest PC

Omatek handtop

PC Indigenous computer manufacturers, Omatek Ventures Plc, has unveiled the smallest desktop personal computer (PC) tagged, the Omatek Handtop PC.

The product, according to the company, is the first of its kind to be launched in Africa. It is a compact 8 inch desktop based on more typical and more powerful notebook components which requires little space on the desk.

According to the Group Managing Director of Omatek, Florence Seriki, the Omatek handtop is a great value for anyone looking for a basic PC for managing photos, sending email, surfing the internet, and performing other common tasks.

The Omatek Handtop PC, she added, can equally be described as a 3-in-one system which can be mounted behind the Plasma or LCD to serve as presentation screen or TV monitor. It can also afford executives the opportunity to surf the web.

The machine comes with Intel's new miniature power efficient 1.6 GHz Atom processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, and a 160GB 5400rpm 2.5 inch SATA hard drive. The handtop also has an integrated Intel GMA 950 graphics card with shared video memory.

“The Omatek handtop PC's gaming performance is very strong, using PC World Bench test. It is also low in power consumption and also consumes just 15 to 20 watts of power, which is less than what most notebooks need,” says Mrs. Seriki.

The new product comes with various platforms like Windows XP Home, XP Pro, Windows vista Basic or Mandriva Linux.  

It includes a stand, a mount kite, a wireless keyboard and mouse with an optional display unit.

The Omatek boss mentioned that her company's pioneering efforts in introducing new technologies into market stemmed from them being the first Completely Knocked down factory in Africa, which buys her components from first class factories in Asia.

She added that her company will not rest in the quest to remain Africa's foremost solutions provider.