Berlin Open Computer Design

Berlin Open Computer Design makes custom built desktop machines that come with maximum compatibility for any operating system and the ability to use any current operating system. BOCD fits between a PC and Apple computer, redefining the art of computing, utilizing modern designs with current configurations. Whether you’re a Mac person or PC person BOCD are made for all of us.  Each machine is assembled in Berlin, Germany and every machine is carefully tailored to meet specific needs and requirements. To purchase a BOCD machine the procedure is listed at the end of this post.

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Here are a few systems with modern and current hardware:
(List last Update: Nov 2. 2008)

First Open Computer

Intel Core 2 Duo E4600 2.6GHz
Crucial 2GB DDR2-1066Mhz
Seagate 250GB 7200rpm 16MB 3.5zoll SATA300
Samsung 22x DVD±R 16/12x DVD±R DL
Gigabyte nVidia GeForce 8400 GS 256MB DDR2-600
ASUS WL-138G V2 54MBit WLAN PCI Adapter
Xilence 400W Netzteil
Lian Li PC-A06 (Silver or Black)
-550€

Monolith Open Computer

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz
OCZ Gold 4GB DDR2-1066Mhz (2×2048)
Seagate 250GB 7200rpm 16MB 3.5zoll SATA300 (x2)
Samsung 22x DVD±R 16/12x DVD±R DL
MSI NX8800GT 512 DDR3-1900
ASUS WL-138G V2 54MBit WLAN PCI Adapter
Xilence 500 Office Edition
Lian Li PC-V350 (Silver or Black)
Asus P5K-VM Motherboard
-€950,00

Goliath Open Computer

Intel Q9550 Quad 4 Core 3.0GHz
OCZ Gold 8GB DDR3-1333 (4×2048)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 – 500GB 7200rpm 32MB 3.5zoll SATA300 (x2)
Samsung 22x DVD±R 16/12x DVD±R DL
MSI NX8800GT 512 DDR3-1900
BeQuiet! Dark Power 750W Netzteil
Lian Li PC-V1110A (Silver or Black)
Asus P5K3 Deluxe Wifi-AP Motherboard
-€1825,00

*We welcome people to build there own computers, all the components listed have been carefully selected to work with any operating system. It is no secret that Mac’s run on PC hardware, whether it’s a patched Leopard DVD, downloaded  pirated version, or a store purchased retail Leopard DVD, even installing on your existing computer could work. For those who need help, have questions, or are looking for a worry free system that will run both this is what Berlin Open Computer Design can do.

Ten step work procedure:

• Machine inquiry (Phone/Email)
• Inquiry review (Email)
• Configuration consultation (Phone/Email/In Person)
• Component cost review (Phone/Email/In Person)
• Component cost deposit (Bank Transfer)
• Deposit Confirmation (Email)
• Machine Build (BOCD)
• Progress Report (Phone/Email)
• Baseline Testing (BOCD)
• Delivery/Billing

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IBM T400 VS. Apple Macbook 5.1 Geekbench Results

I had the chance to work with a new aluminum Macbook and also a new IBM T400 laptops. I like the Mac, question the Firewire omission, but am pleased with the over all build. The T400 is has the option for UMTS 3G WWAN access, fingerprint security, and Firewire, it is a ThinkPad and the style has not change much in 20 years. I ran the Geekbench app as I was using the machines and submitted them to my GB profile. That is a cool function of GB, anywhere I am depending on the computer I am using Geekbench and do a quick benchmark and save it to my online profile. Anyways, here are the Geekbench results from both laptops, plus for reference the Monolith Open Computer results. Enjoy.

IBM T400

Macbook 5.1

And for reference, the Monolith Open Computer (XP Pro) Geekbench results:

Monolith Open Computer (OSX) Geekbench results:

Seperating Kernals

Open Computing, unleashed raw computing power redefining boundaries that separate kernels,. My main operating environment is OSX and then Vista Ultimate 64. I have moved on from the 32 Bit OS because hardware is changing, especially the cost, like memory for example. OSX automatically switches over to 64 Bit when it has more than 4GB of memory, Windows needs a different OS installed if moving over from XP. Vista 64 sounds terrible I’m sure but it support 128GB of memory, OSX as well, and it support DX10, which depending on your standpoint does deliver better graphic than day of DX9 and XP.  Windows still has it purposes as does OSX, the latter being better for me for daily use and the former being more like XBox 1440 multimedia machine. Linux lives virtualized within OSX, a couple different flavors to bash around with. XP is still the tried and true OS, for work office environments with numerous clients it is a wonderful OS and will continue to thrive is this area. OSX is optimized for designers, editors, and musicians, yet cost considerably more than a comparable Windows machine. Open Computers fills the void between PC’s and Apples, providing individual Custom Open Computer designs for all budgets, for OSX, Windows, or Linux. Every machine built uses the best components, like gold memory heat sinks and Lian Li cases, quiet operating ambiance, like Scythe chassis fans with chassis sound dampening, and power, like Quad 4 Core paired with DDR3 and PCI-E geForce graphics, delivering an outstanding experience for any operating system.

Goliath Open Computer Pictures

Goliath HD Bays

Monolith & Goliath Open Computers

Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz

8GB DDR3-1333MHz

Goliath Inside

Gigagbyte 8800GT 512MB

Goliath Open Computer