An all in one PC is a computer that does not have a separate CPU or tower that connects to a keyboard or monitor (a standard 3-piece configuration). Instead, the computer components are housed in a monitor or keyboard, which eliminates a space-consuming third piece of hardware. This type of computer is known by many other names: all in one computer, all in one desktop computer or LCD PC. The key term is “all in one”, which refers to multiple computer components contained within one piece of hardware. For an all in one PC, all in one computer, or all in one desktop computer, the computer can be contained in either a monitor or a keyboard. For an LCD PC, the computer is contained within an LCD monitor.
Advantages:
The most obvious advantage of an all in one PC is saving space. All-in-one computers can be used wherever space is constrained in an enterprise environment: at a reception desk, bank teller window, customer service counter, or in medical facilities. Because there is no CPU tower and required cables, an all in one desktop computer truly frees up space on the desktop. With an LCD PC, you just plug it in to a power source and network cable. You can even use a wireless keyboard or mouse.
The other major advantage is lower support and labor costs. Because there are fewer pieces, an all in one PC is easy to deploy and install, requiring less labor and therefore lower costs. You can just plug in an LCD PC into a power source and network connection and you are ready to go. All-in-one computers also require less power, reducing energy costs over time.
How all in one computer systems evolved:
Three main components comprise a traditional computer system. These are the monitor, the input devices, and the computer case. In the l990s, computer companies like Cybernet, however, began integrating two of the main components: the (LCD) monitor and the computer case. This resulted in an all-in-one computer systems. All in one PCs have components such as memory, drives, and processors that are a smaller form factor - similar to what notebook computers use. Because all in one PCs are small, they require less power and generate less heat.
Cybernet and AIO PC Technology: Cybernet is the industry pioneer in
all in one PC technology. Since 1996, we have been developing and manufacturing reliable, high-performance all-in-one computer solutions that can be customized to fit any enterprise environment. We serve a wide range of industries, including banking, health care, education, government and POS systems for retail. In banking, our keyboard PCs and LCD PCs are used at teller windows and customer areas where workspace is constrained. For health care, our all-in-one PCs are mounted on medical carts, used at nursing stations, and the antimicrobial medical computers are used in sterile environments such as operating rooms. In education and government, our LCD PCs and keyboard PCs are used in libraries, government offices, and classrooms to save space and increase efficiency. Finally, our all-in-one PCs with touch screens are used in retail environments at kiosks or at POS locations.
Cybernet’s product lines include several all-in-one PC designs in compact packages. Our
iOne-GX45 is an all in one, customizable LCD PC that has the computing power of a desktop PC packaged in an LCD monitor. Similarly, the
iOne-H5 and
iOne-G4 are powerful touch screen PCs with a widescreen display. The
ZPC-D5 is a computer housed in a keyboard, with a “zero footprint” on your desktop. There are 4 medical grade touch screen PCs ideal for use in a hospital or clinic, including a medical all in one computer (the
iOne-MP171), a fanless all in one medical computer (the
iOne-MP172), the
CyberMed G45 medical PC, and the
CyberMed MP15T, with integrated scanners, card readers, Skype VoIP and webcam. All 4 have an antimicrobial coating for sterile medical environments. The iOne-MP172 can also be used as a fanless industrial PC.