Introducing the new AresOne

[Boudicca]

Sorry not trolling....this is a pc isn't it ?....although the price appears be to competitive, forgive my lack of googling but what is the benefit of buying this pc rather than going down to asda and buying an "off the shelf" special ?

[Boudicca]

If you buy one of those Meridian brand PC's from Asda, you genuinely deserve all the hassle you get.

Think eMachines or Compaq or HP in terms of build quality.

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Thats the problem is that the bear market that is the bottom end desktop market....even the Dell and HP are at that price point, only the stupid people buy the star buy Medions, usually round the corner will be a boxed Dell or HP at the same price.

[Boudicca]

good question, good answers (i hope):
1. This thing is fully supported
2. I started the Ares Project to have a nice, fully supported system for gaining some money to support AROS development. I officially give 25% of profit back to AROS BUT to be honest i invest still more than i get + my spare time.
3. I started to make my own AROS distribution called Broadway to offer the OS and the HW from one source.... this makes it easier to update the OS to support new drivers and some coming exclusive(temporary exclusive )stuff.
4. You get bundled apps substituted with the Hardware (AMC, A-liveX)
AROS is installed already, Dualboot/Multiboot is possible(no hassle for the customer)  
5. You save time.
6. You support something which will boost AROS development...
7. Amiga Forever OEM
8. more things but just stay tuned.

Thanks...much appreciated,  but I must admit I struggle to see a business for ready to go boxes in a Geek market, all the best with your venture and if it raises the profile and cash flow of AROS at the same time, more the merrier.