ROM-DOS Posted May 4, 2006 CID Share Posted May 4, 2006 Wal-Mart to sell build-your-own computers Reuters reports that Wal-Mart is preparing to put "build your own computer counters" in 1200 of its 3200 stores, with plans to do so in at least 1400 by the end of the year. This could prove to be pretty interesting, I wonder if the're going to color code matching components? {My real hope is, prices should come down on a lot hardware.} Maybe everyone will take up building their own computers as a hobby, not just to have some extra PC's around the home, but to hand them out as gifts on a key chain ~ like I do! changed link to point to our news article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted May 4, 2006 CID Share Posted May 4, 2006 thats very cool, and it should bring the price down of most computer components. i hope it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted May 4, 2006 CID Share Posted May 4, 2006 rom, what are the specs on that thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs1 Posted May 4, 2006 CID Share Posted May 4, 2006 wheres the harddrive lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM-DOS Posted May 4, 2006 Author CID Share Posted May 4, 2006 rom, what are the specs on that thing? The Shimafuji SEMC5701 board is powered by a MIPS-based SoC from NEC, and is best known for its use in the wall-wart-sized Teacube, T-Cube, or Tangerine Cube from Personal Media Corp. Shimafuji's SEMC5701 measures just 2.05 x 2.05 x 1.77 inches (52 x 52 x 48mm). It is based on an NEC Vr5701, clocked at 266MHz or 333MHz. It includes 16MB of Flash, along with 64MB of RAM. I/O interfaces include 10/100 Ethernet, USB, CompactFlash, AC97 audio, and a D-sub 9 RS-232 serial port. The board also offers a D-sub 15 video port, and supports VGA (640 x 480), XGA (800 x 600), and SXGA (1024 x 768) resolutions. It includes an RV5C348B real-time clock. The board accepts 5V DC input, and operates at 0 to 35 degrees Celsius. Here's a reference list of small systems that can serve as ready-made platforms for prototyping applications, or as the basis of application-specific Linux-based systems and devices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM-DOS Posted May 4, 2006 Author CID Share Posted May 4, 2006 here's some updates on what's going on w/cheaper PC's. Details on YellowSheepRiver's $150 Municator "the Municator features a 400 or 800mhz 64-bit Godson-2 CPU, 40GB drive, 256MB of RAM, four USB 2.0 ports, IrDA, S-video, VGA, Ethernet, PS/2, and runs a Linux variant called Thinix OS." http://www.yellowsheepriver.org/ ________________________________________________ An update on AMD's Windows CE powered PIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted May 4, 2006 CID Share Posted May 4, 2006 Walmart is ok for some things. But build your own comp. parts. What kind of quality could they sell for less. And the other problem is that they seldom have an extended warranty. Why, so they can sell them for less. And try to find a knowledge staff. You want a what processor? Capable of what? And it has to fit a what? Nah, I will pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODBXXX Posted May 5, 2006 CID Share Posted May 5, 2006 Wal-Mart to sell build-your-own computers Reuters reports that Wal-Mart is preparing to put "build your own computer counters" in 1200 of its 3200 stores, with plans to do so in at least 1400 by the end of the year. This could prove to be pretty interesting, I wonder if the're going to color code matching components? {My real hope is, prices should come down on a lot hardware.} Maybe everyone will take up building their own computers as a hobby, not just to have some extra PC's around the home, but to hand them out as gifts on a key chain ~ like I do! changed link to point to our news article I think its a great idea for walmart to do so..people on limited incomes..that dont want to buy an intigrated computer might be able to do so now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted May 5, 2006 CID Share Posted May 5, 2006 If walmart can offer the same parts as I would get at newegg for cheaper prices then I'd definately buy from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 a neat idea would be a list of parts you need to buy. processor, dvd, hd, etc and throw in a software bundle. you pick and choose the hardware, homebuild it and get the same good deal for os and stuff as on a prefab box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite.Pete Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 walmart, gonna have alot of unhappy hillbillies who blew up a homebuilt computer :-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Ho Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 Wal Mart must be stopped.They're getting into every-friggin-thing. Their own banks too. What's next? We'll all end up working for them. If they get their hands too far into the computer world, they'll put every pc shop out of business. They'll low ball the prices so bad, no one will be able to compete and survive. I f---in hate Wal Mart, if you didn't notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 walmart, gonna have alot of unhappy hillbillies who blew up a homebuilt computer :-0 i can see it now. a trailer with a mainboard on blocks on the front lawn... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3grizz Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 I think Wal-Mart will continue getting into everything until they are stopped similar to the way they put the brakes on Microsoft. But that said, I am not rich and if they sell the same parts that I usually buy for less I would have to buy it from them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 while many people rail against wally world much as they rail against any other large company, look at the bright side. wal-mart gives a lot of poor people a way to stretch their budget a little better than with regular supermarkets. the only reason i personally don't go there much is because i prefer shopping at costco for the basics because they are even cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3grizz Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 Dollar General for me baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paladin Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 Wal Mart must be stopped.They're getting into every-friggin-thing. Their own banks too. What's next? We'll all end up working for them. If they get their hands too far into the computer world, they'll put every pc shop out of business. They'll low ball the prices so bad, no one will be able to compete and survive. I f---in hate Wal Mart, if you didn't notice. My Wal-Mart already has a bank in it. It is a branch of my downtown bank. Wally says they only want in banking to process credit cards. Oh Yeah I believe that. NOT!!! As I understand it you will pick your stuff and they will assemble it on the spot. Probably be HP c**p like they sell now. I don't believe I want one. Ole man Walton must be turning over in his grave as nearly every- thing in the store is Made in China. Seems like I read somewhere that they are building the worlds largest warehouse in China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 Yeah, I still remember when Sam W. changed most things in WM as fast as he could to American made, and started shopping American factories for his goods. Those were the days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j3grizz Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 Yeah when Wal-mart started, their claim to fame was that 90 % of their products were American made. When you walked in they had huge American made banners everywhere. Look at them now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jypagan Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 well basically you can buy anything for PC except for motherboards and CPU but on my local Wal-Mart you can buy video, sound card, DVD burners HD, power supply to name a few on my next visit I will try to make a more complete list on what they have w/ brand and price Look on the bright side, example your video card goes bad at 3:00am you just go to Wal_mart and get a replacement for about $60-$70 and keep on trucking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 Yea thats what I was thinking would be kinda nice, if something goess baad you don't have to rma it like with most online stores, you could just return it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 Just as long as they at least use decent manufacturers and have somewhat knowledgable staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM-DOS Posted May 6, 2006 Author CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 From Inside Wal-Mart "Wal-Mart's new build your own computer modular isn't exactly build your own computer. It's simply choose from models with XXram, XXhd, XXoptical, etc etc. So far the modular consists of Cases, monitors, mice, keyboards, and speakers. The prices are very high for the systems they are offering, starting at around $900, going up to $1200. From what my store manager tells me, Wal-Mart Inc. has no plans to hire anyone that knows this line of products well enough to ensure customers are well informed. WMI also has no intentions to train any of the current staff because they would lose money in the long run." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resopalrabotnick Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 so basically it's just like any other retailer selling prebuilt boxes. no news there then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted May 6, 2006 CID Share Posted May 6, 2006 Think about it, the guy would not be buying from WM if he knew how-to put the damn thing together , hell most likely sitting at the kitchen table cussin his kids as he dropps the HDD, when he finally fires it up, oops no thermal grease on the CPU as it looked like it may get messy. The average man will not read the instructions. Perfect double sale on the cpu :haha: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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