iDot.com unveils $699 PC
The young company, which sells its machines exclusively online, is trying to carve a niche for itself with low-cost yet robust PCs.
The young company, which sells its machines exclusively on the Web, is trying to carve a niche for itself as a relatively low-cost PC provider that can nonetheless squeeze in high-end gaming and multimedia features.
iDot.com's new $1,999 system, for example, features a 350-MHz K6-2, 128MB of memory, a Voodoo II 3D graphics chip from 3Dfx, a 10GB hard drive, and a 17-inch monitor.
"AMD systems, because of the price points, seem to be popular with a certain segment of the population," said Mark Marlowe, vice president of product marketing for iDot. "What's interesting is that people assume it's more of a consumer product, but a number of small businesses have also bought," AMD systems, Marlowe said.
Previously, iDot.com only featured AMD processors in its sub-$1,000 systems and Intel processors for its higher-end machines. AMD, however, is becoming more integrated into the company's lineup. In addition to the $699 and $1,999 PCs, iDot released AMD-based systems for $899, $1,199 and $1,499. The $1,199 system features a 350-MHz K6-2 and comes with a 17-inch monitor.
Marlowe, however, added that "people that want maximum performance are opting for Intel."