Microtel Desktop Reviews

"Although my computer is less than four months old, I have been disappointed with how slow it has been...The price I paid is on the low end for new computers, but I've seen comparably priced computers operate much faster...This is merely a secondary computer--I already own a much faster and more powerful H-P laptop, but even as a secondary or tertiary computer, I would not recommend the SYSAM1020..." read more »

"I recently bought this machine to replace another simular PC...The only bad thing about these PC's is the speakers...All in all,there is nothing you can't do with this machine..." read more »

"All in all this is a decent computer for the price...It installed easily, and I am very happy with it...Linspire has the drivers for the modem, but if you want to use a different distribution of Linux (or even Unix or Beos), you should consider buying an external modem..." read more »

"I first tried Linux a few years ago with Red Hat linux and figured I'd try Linspire (Formerly Lindows) Linspire is a solid, reliable and fun operating system that does all Windows can do and much more...Since it is linux you aren't subject to the viruses, worms, instability of the major desktop OS...Linux makes it stable and secure and Linspire makes it fun..." read more »

"If you thought that linux was not for everyone, think again...It includes a database, thesaurus, clipart and extra fonts, that are not included in the "free" OpenOffice.org program on top of which StarOffice 7 is based...The www.jdshelp.org is a great web site to learn more about JDS linux..." read more »

"Overall a good computer for the price...While linux has come a long way in a short time it is still far behind Windows for overall ease of use...Overall however, this is about the easiest linux based OS you could hope for and if you are just starting out in the world of Linux then this distribution is for you..." read more »

"Sun took the stability of SUSE Enterprise Desktop, removed the KDE bloat, and configured a desktop to please the everyday WinXP users...It includes a database, thesaurus, clipart and extra fonts, that are not included in the "free" OpenOffice.org program on top of which StarOffice 7 is based...The Microtel systems currently ship with JDS Release 2, Sun's latest version, but still based on top of the SUSE Enterprise Desktop foundation (2.4 kernel..." read more »

"Powered by an 800-MHz VIA C3 processor, the system turned in poor results on our benchmark tests...The Sysmar150 comes loaded with nothing beyond the OS...And if you simply want a low-cost PC for e-mail, instant messaging, and Web surfing, the Windows-based Sysmar150 will suffice..." read more »

"The Microtel SYSMAR710, with a direct price of $199.86, is based on the 800-MHz Via C3 processor and comes bundled with the Linux-based operating system LindowsOS 2.0...The SYSMAR710 is not aimed at the power user, nor does it target the gaming or enthusiast crowds...At the heart of the SYSMAR710 is LindowsOS 2.0, which uses the open-source desktop environment KDE to give Linux a Windows-like interface...We were unable to run our Business Winstone 2002 benchmark tests on the LindowsOS machine, but the system did a good job of performing basic tasks..." read more »