Where to get eboxes and fit-PC Slim?

[admin]

As the little boxes through various channels, we might collect resources here, where to get them. Please also post your comments/recommendations when you received an unit.

To start with...
I got my eboxes from norhtec.com. Payment is done via credit card. shipping took about a week. I received two packages of various units, no problems. Please tell them what kind of power adapter you need, they have different connectors to match European/GB/US demands.

I got my Fit-PC Slims directly from Compulab. Shipping took about a week, I was invoiced VAT directly from the carrier. Units were exactly as expected, no surprise. Payment was done via credit card. I got GB type power cable, that could be replaced very easily with a standard German type of cable ("3-poliger Kaltgerätestecker auf Schuko" ) hanging around here.

[binbags]

As the little boxes through various channels, we might collect resources here, where to get them. Please also post your comments/recommendations when you received an unit.

To start with...
I got my eboxes from norhtec.com. Payment is done via credit card. shipping took about a week. I received two packages of various units, no problems. Please tell them what kind of power adapter you need, they have different connectors to match European/GB/US demands.

I got my Fit-PC Slims directly from Compulab. Shipping took about a week, I was invoiced VAT directly from the carrier. Units were exactly as expected, no surprise. Payment was done via credit card. I got GB type power cable, that could be replaced very easily with a standard German type of cable ("3-poliger Kaltgerätestecker auf Schuko" ) hanging around here.

Hi Boris

Link:- http://www.compulab.co.il/iglx/html/igl ... asheet.htm

Is this the same unit that you have, as there are two versions, if so which one have you purchased?

thanks.

[admin]

compulab offers two mini-PCs branded "fit-PC". The one you link points to is the older one called "fit-PC". The unit I selected for Meteohub is the brand new, smaller version (can be recognized from the slightly different housing and having just one LAN connector) called "fit-PC Slim".

You can find details about both at "fit-PC.com".

Meteohub is just tested on "fit-PC Slim". I doubt the image will work on "fit-PC" as well. At least installation might not work as explained, caused by another BIOS that might have trouble in booting from USB stick.

So pick "fit-PC Slim" without any hard drive installed (they call this version "diskless" on their web pages). Installation of an 2.5" SSD is quite easy in fit-PC Slim (no special tools needed).

[admin]

Fit-PC Slim is now also listed at amazon.com. I would recommend diskless version and using a SSD drive.

Fit-PC Slim diskless (fair priced):
http://www.amazon.com/fit-PC-Slim-Diskl ... 872&sr=1-3

As seller is compulab, I don't see a real advantage compared to order directly from compulab via "fit-pc.com" web site. But at least I wanted you to know...

[P3R]

I ordered a ALIX.1D from Varia-store at noon friday and at the same time today it was delivered at my doorstep. Two workdays - impressive!

Price was far better than locally (Sweden), despite our currency falling lately. I want us to have Euro as well :)

Before buying I asked a question (in english) and got a very prompt reply. I got several e-mails about the status of my order, including parcel tracking information that worked all the way here. Everything about the buy was very professional.

[gpfoto]

In Spain, Barcelona you can get the eBox family at EPATec (www.epatec.es).
The "eBox 4300" is listed there as "eTC 2500". I've an eTC 2500 working now with MeteoHub.

[skyewright]

In the UK I obtained an ALIX 1D from http://linitx.com/viewcategory.php?catid=176&pp=176
The site was easy to use.
A couple of phone queries I had were answered quickly by people who obviously knew what they were talking about.
The goods were dispatched and delivered promptly, and well packaged.

:cheer:

[juergen_h.]

I ordered a "fit-PC slim diskless" in UK at http://www.fit-pc.co.uk (Anders Electronics PLC, London, UK). No problems, very kind, very fast. With german powercord :) Payment via PayPal, delivery time to Germany: 3 days!

[wfpost]

I ordered a "fit-PC slim diskless" in UK at http://www.fit-pc.co.uk (Anders Electronics PLC, London, UK). No problems, very kind, very fast. With german powercord :) Payment via PayPal, delivery time to Germany: 3 days!

and with the British pound getting weaker and weaker, it´s cheap as hell ;)
1 BP = 1.05€