What is a Task Specific PC ?  
A task specific PC is a personal computer with hardware and software designed and optimized for a specific purpose.
Operating systems can be Microsoft's Windows, Linux or Apple Mac OS X.

Focus is on what it can do just like any household / office appliance.
This is an alternative to "jack of all trades pc's" that  major manufacturers promote.
Categories include (not limited) to following:

HOME USE:

1) Kitchen PC:
Internet access (bookmarks of major chefs, recipes and diners), e-mail (pre-complied adresses of major chefs and restaurants), messaging, images of culinary art, music and home theater. Customized to user's specific preferences. Price includes computer, LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers and Printer and custom restores. Price: $899.

2) Bedroom PC:
Internet access (bookmarks of major bedtime attractions), e-mail, messaging, Video and multi-media players, bedtime music, home theater, card and board games. Customized to user's specific preferences. Price includes computer, LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers and custom restores. Price: MS Windows $799, Linux $699, Apple Mac OS X $899.

3) Working Mom's PC:
Internet access, e-mail, messaging, Word processing, spread sheets, data base, video and multi-media players, photo album, music and home theater and security. CD & DVD burning. Customized to user's specific preferences. Price includes computer, LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, printer and custom restores. Price: $899

3) Grandma - Grandpa's PC:
Internet access, e-mail, messaging, Video and multi-media players, music and home theater. Card and board games. Customized to user's specific preferences. Price includes computer, LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers and custom restores. Price: $799

BUSINESS USE:

1) Work Station:
Internet and intranet access, e-mail, word processing, data access and sync with server. Price includes computer, LCD monitor, keyboard, mouse and custom restores Price: $599.

2) File sharing server:
Connects to existing network. Provides 160 GB of storage accessible to all computers on the network with ftp. Price: $195.

3) "Content Filter" Small business server:
Filters and manages internet traffic and access. Routes and manages workstation connections. Blocks incoming malicious content. Provides a small business network of up to 20 PC's with centralized protection, updating, file sharing, collaboration, central data bases, customer relation management, intranet, web server, file transfer, remote access and much more. Price: MS Windows 2003 Server starts at $1999, Linux $1299. Price includes onsite setup.