Telikin

Telikin is a brand of touch-screen computer marketed primarily to senior citizens and those who may be uncomfortable or unable to access a traditional keyboard and mouse computer.^[1] The home screen features a panel of application buttons in large text on the side for quick access to news, video chat, email and Web^[2] The Telikin line of All-In-One desktop computers is developed and distributed by Venture 3 Systems^[3] based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania^[4] and founded by Fred Allegrezza. Venture 3 Systems launched the Telikin on Black Friday 2010.^[5]

Telikin Elite Silver - 22"

Developer	Venture 3 Systems
Manufacturer	OEM
Product family	Telikin
Type	All-In-One desktop
Introductory price	$1299 USD
Operating system	Linux
CPU	Intel Quad Core processor
Memory	4 GB DDR3 Memory
Storage	32 GB SSD
Display	22" touch screen
Sound	Stereo 3W speakers with SRS technology
Input	6 USB ports, 4 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0
Controller input	Wired Keyboard; Mouse; Touchscreen
Camera	1.0 MP
Connectivity	Ethernet; 802.11 b/g/n
Website	www.telikin.com

Telikin Touch - 18"

Developer	Venture 3 Systems
Manufacturer	OEM
Product family	Telikin
Type	All-In-One desktop
Release date	June 2011 (2011-06)
Introductory price	$999 USD
Operating system	Linux
CPU	Intel Quad Core processor, 2.4GHz
Memory	4 GB SDRAM; 6-in-1 card reader
Storage	16 GB SSD
Display	18.6" touch screen
Graphics	NVIDIA Ion
Sound	Stereo 3W speakers with SRS technology
Input	6 USB ports
Controller input	Wired Keyboard; Mouse; Touchscreen
Camera	1.3 MP
Connectivity	Ethernet; 802.11 b/g/n
Website	www.telikin.com

Telikin Freedom - 15.6"

Developer	Venture 3 Systems
Manufacturer	OEM
Product family	Telikin
Type	Laptop computer
Release date	June 2015 (2015-06)
Introductory price	$999 USD
Operating system	Linux
CPU	Intel Quad Core Processor
Memory	4 GB SDRAM; SD card reader
Storage	32 GB Solid State Drive
Display	15.6" touch screen
Sound	Stereo 3W speakers with SRS technology
Input	3 USB ports
Controller input	Keyboard; Mouse; Touchscreen
Camera	1.3 MP
Connectivity	Ethernet; 802.11 b/g/n
Website	www.telikin.com

Models

Three models are available:

• Telikin Elite Silver 22" Touch Screen Computer^[6]
  • 21.6” (16:9), 1920 x 1080 touch panel
  • Intel Quad Core processor
  • 4 GB DDR3 memory
  • 32 GB solid state drive
  • 3W Stereo speakers with SRS technology
  • 1.0 MP webcam with microphone
  • 6 USB ports: 4 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0
  • 4 in 1 memory card reader (optional)
  • 1 HDMI out
  • Wireless 802.11 b/g/n
  • Large Print Keyboard and Mouse

• Telikin Touch, 18.6" Touch Screen Computer^[7]
  • 18.6 inch LCD touch screen
  • Intel Quad Core Processor
  • 4 GB SDRAM
  • 16 GB solid state drive
  • 1.3 MP webcam with microphone
  • 6 USB ports: 4 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0
  • 4 in 1 memory card reader
  • Wireless 802.11 b/g/n
  • Built-in stereo speakers
  • Wired keyboard and mouse

• Telikin Freedom, 15.6" Touch Screen Laptop Computer^[8]
  • 15.6 inch IPS LCD touch screen
  • Intel Quad Core Processor
  • 4 GB DRAM
  • 32 GB solid state drive
  • 1.3 MP webcam with microphone
  • 3 USB ports: 2 USB 3.0, 1 USB-C
  • SD card reader
  • Wireless 802.11 b/g/n
  • Built-in speakers
  • Wired mouse

Software

The operating system of the Telikin is a distribution of Tiny Core Linux, which is covered under the GNU General Public License (the GPL), and includes drivers for the specific hardware platforms of the Telikin. In addition, the Telikin computer contains other copyrighted software also covered by the GPL or the GNU Lesser General Public License (the LGPL), such as news, video chat, e-mail, and web browsing. The Application System and User Interface for Telikin are original works. These works are not open source. ^[9] A large print paperback manual accompanies each model which details how to connect the computer account setup, and use of applications.