CBM USA Amiga competitor:AresOne

Its ARES One brend they are compiting, and I like the ARES package and AROS support
http://www.vesalia.de/e_aresone2010.htm


The AresOne 2010, just like its predecessor AresOne, is a complete PC system specifically assembled to be used with AROS. The hardware components were selected to get the most out of the current AROS version, and to be ready for future improvements. The AresOne 2010 is suitable for Amiga enthusiasts, friends of light HTPC systems, and experienced users, it is not intended for the average Windows user (please keep in mind that AROS, albeit progressing nicely, is still in development).

Hardware:


The current base model features the following components:
?ATX AM3 board w/ 4 memory sockets, Radeon HD4200 graphics and VT1708S high definition audio onboard
AMD Sempron CPU 2.7 GHz
1 GB RAM (DDR2 800)
500 GB SATA HDD
MS-TECH LS-02 case incl. 400W power supply

You can certainly also upgrade certain components, please have a look at the configuration options.

Software:

The AROS Research Operating System is a lightweight, efficient and flexible desktop operating system, designed to help you make the most of your computer. It's an independent, portable and free project, aiming at being compatible with Amiga OS at the API level, while improving on it in many areas.

Additionally to AROS, the AresOne can be pre-installed with Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu or Windows, if you wish.

The AresOne also comes with the A-Live X software package, which contains Cinnamon Writer and a licence key for Frying Pan. As a bonus, the 68k Amiga version of Art Effect 4 comes bundled with the other AROS software.

We also include a special OEM version of Amiga Forever with the package. The latter is useful for UAE since it contains the required Kickstart and Workbench images (1.3 and 3.x) for UAE plus 50 games and 50 demos. If you need more Amiga Forever, you can also purchase the full version at a reduced price. Every AresOne customer gets a licence for the AMC software package, the program will be made available for download eventually.

A portion of the AresOne profits will be used to fund AROS projects, especially driver development and licensed application software.


ARES One Upgrades:

Alt. Graphics Card:
- Don't configure Alt. Graphics Card -

Nvidia 8400 Low Profile (PCI Express 2.0, 256 MB, VGA/DVI-I/HDMI), Noiseless Edition +EUR 28.90
Nvidia 8400 Low Profile (PCI Express 2.0, 512 MB, VGA/DVI-I/HDMI), Noiseless Edition +EUR 33.90

CPU Upgrade (instead of Sempron 2.7 GHz):
- Don't configure CPU Upgrade -

Athlon II X2 250 Dual Core, 3.0 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache +EUR 25.90
Athlon II X2 260 Dual Core, 3.2 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache +EUR 36.60
Phenom II X2 Dual Core, 3.2 Ghz, 6 MB L2 Cache +EUR 61.90
Phenom II X4 Quad Core, 3.4 Ghz, 6 MB L2 Cache +EUR 133.90

RAM Upgrade:
- Don't configure RAM Upgrade -

2 GB instead of 1 GB +EUR 17.90
4 GB instead of 1 GB (2x 2 GB, for Windows or Linux) +EUR 62.60

HDD Upgrade (7200 rpm, 64 MB Cache):
- Don't configure HDD Upgrade -

1.0 TB instead of 500 GB +EUR 19.90
1.5 TB instead of 500 GB +EUR 37.90
2.0 TB instead of 500 GB +EUR 71.90

Optical Drive:
- Don't configure Optical Drive -

SATA BlueRay RW drive, black, BR10x/DVD16x +EUR 109.50
SATA DVD-RW drive, black, 22x/22x/DL16x/16x +EUR 18.90

Additional OS:
- Don't configure Additional OS -

Debian GNU/Linux
Ubuntu GNU/Linux
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit +EUR 92.99
Windows 7 Pro Premium 64-Bit +EUR 129.99
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit +EUR 167.90
Windows XP Home Edition +EUR 92.99

Amiga Forever:
- Don't configure Amiga Forever -

Amiga Forever 2010 Premium Edition instead of Amiga Forever OEM +EUR 29.90

@vox


AresOne 2010 Kit, ?ATX AM3 Board, AMD Sempron 2.7 GHz, 1 GB RAM DDR2 PC800, Radeon HD4200 On-Board Graphics Card, 500 GB SATA HDD, incl. AROS, A-Live X Software Package, AMC Licence, Art Effect 4.0 and Amiga Forever 2009 OEM
219.99

AresOne 2010 System, ?ATX AM3 Board, AMD Sempron 2.7 GHz, 1 GB RAM DDR2 PC800, Radeon HD4200 On-Board Graphics Card, 500 GB SATA HDD in LS-02 MicroATX Case (black) w/ 400W PSU, incl. AROS, A-Live X Software Package, AMC Licence, Art Effect 4.0 and Amiga Forever 2009 OEM
263.90