Acorn DeskLite Prototype

The Acorn DeskLite was a very small late network-computer prototype built around the ARM7500FE. Its compact vertical enclosure provided Ethernet and only the essential display and input connections for a managed desktop client.

Produced in extremely small numbers near the end of Acorn’s workstation operation, it represents the final reduction of the NetStation idea into a simple thin client.

Notable Features

• The main processing arrangement was ARM7500FE.
• Its standard memory provision was Memory specification not confirmed.
• The model’s storage arrangement was Network-based storage.

Historical Significance

• Produced in extremely small numbers near the end of Acorn’s workstation operation, it represents the final reduction of the NetStation idea into a simple thin client.
• This entry represents a distinct processor, storage or enclosure design rather than a software bundle.

Collector’s Notes

• Surviving examples are scarce, and fitted boards, firmware and storage may differ from announced specifications.
• Original documentation, peripherals and prototype provenance are particularly important for specialist Acorn systems.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Acorn DeskLite Prototype
Manufacturer	Acorn Computers
Launched	Thursday, January 1, 1998
Country	United Kingdom
CPU	ARM7500FE
Units Sold
Operating System	Development NCOS environment
I/O	Ethernet, keyboard, mouse, monitor, audio and power
Keyboard	External keyboard and mouse
Storage	Network-based storage
Sound	Integrated digital sound
Graphics	Integrated VIDC20 graphics
Display	External VGA monitor
ROM	Development network-computer firmware
RAM	Memory specification not confirmed
CPU Speed	Clock speed not confirmed