Ditch the CPU, get rid of the hard drive, and enter the era of free internet access.

Computers without CPUs or hard drives? Yes, that's correct. Surprising, isn't it? Strange, too, right? Follow us as we explore computers that don’t require a CPU or hard drive!

To be precise, this is actually an internet-based solution known as the Microstation solution. It allows one computer host to support independent and simultaneous operation by 32 users, offering a cost-saving solution of 50% for network users. A Microstation is essentially a device without a CPU or hard drive. Users can access the internet, play online games, use applications like ASP, Instant Messenger, Private E-mail, and more, without needing a standard computer. It also supports Office software suites, image processing software, and semi-multimedia applications (with the exception of poor support for 3D graphics and movies). The Microstation provides the same operating environment and login interface as a standard computer. Additionally, it supports operating systems such as Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003.