Naked Computers » Servers

Tranquil PC

Alan Bell — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:18:49 +0000

Tranquil PC are an outfit based in Manchester specializing in low-power “green” PCs. While most of their range ship with Windows you can buy almost any of their models sans OS including their “barebones server” which always ships “naked” And here’s their little fanless Atom N270 based PCs (note the OS dropdown box defaults to “None” . They used to offer a box with Ubuntu installed by default but dropped that a while back.

Stealth Computer

Alan Bell — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:28:56 +0000

Stealth Computer do a range of specialist computers including rackmount servers, panel mount PCs (screw to a desk or wall) and little PCs. They even have a sealed waterproof computer. All are priced naked and the default configuration is bare with options for Ubuntu Linux and some other stuff.

eRacks

Alan Bell — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:46:45 +0000

eRacks specialise in Open Source systems most having an option of No OS (tested with Ubuntu) which is fantastic. I also saw an interesting standard feature of a $5 donation to an Open Source project which is a great idea. They have a good selection of naked servers, desktops, laptops and netbooks, all with a Linux or BSD available and the servers and desktops available starkers.

RB Computing Inc.

Piotr Sidorowicz — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:53:46 +0000

“RB Computing Inc. is a 100% Canadian-owned supplier of custom-built computer solutions which has been in active operation since 1996.” They are located in Ottawa. Orders can be placed on-line. These orders are extensively customizable. I have purchased numerous desktop and server grade computers without any OS installed. Their sales staff are very helpful, as they are used to catering to corporate customers’ specific needs and whims. A+ service.

Pioneer Computers Australia

Alan Bell — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:19:16 +0000

Pioneer Computers have a wide range of laptops, desktops and servers, all available in the buff. If you don’t select an operating system they ask you to make a comment, I suggest “stark naked please”.

Tiger Direct

Alan Bell — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:13:56 +0000

Tiger Direct have a range of laptops, desktops and servers, and for us they have a good selection of barebones kits. These are complete computers that just need assembly with nothing more complicated than a screwdriver. Some of their servers are shipped naked too.

System 76

Alan Bell — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:43:13 +0000

System 76 is a strong supplier of Ubuntu with a good range of desktops and laptops with the latest release of Ubuntu pre-installed. This would appear to be non-removeable, however the servers do come in the buff.

VeryPC

Alan Bell — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:20:49 +0000

VeryPC specialise in low power eco friendly PCs, all products have the power consumption listed and there is a naked option available as well as Ubuntu pre-installed. The servers look pretty nice too.

NorhTec

Alan Bell — Wed, 13 May 2009 10:22:17 +0000

NorhTec have a great range of low power small size computers for desktop, server and embedded applications. All are priced naked and most have a linux of some form as an optional install. They have a netbook in development that runs on standard AA batteries and comes with Ubuntu Netbook Remix, I can’t see a naked option for that. They are priced in dollars, but ship worldwide.

Ascendtech

Alan Bell — Wed, 13 May 2009 08:40:40 +0000

Ascendtech have a good range of desktop computers available with no operating system. They are also selling recertified (second hand/ex demo/store stock/returns etc.) laptops many with no operating system, but they don’t get a listing in the laptops category as only brand new computers qualify. The servers are nice and naked though.