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  1. Re:Low power consumption is a more worthwhile goal by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Dell, Lenovo Adding Solar Option for PCs

    Most people just browsing the web & word processing could make do with one of these - 10W inc. screen !

    http://www.explan.co.uk/solo/index.shtml

    Shame they don't seem to have updated the site in a while.

  2. Dedicated tool by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Protecting Hardware on Unstable Power Sources?

    There is a company who is developing computers specifically for developing countries:
    http://www.explan.co.uk/solo/index.shtml/

  3. The Solo Computer fits the bill. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on State Of The Simputer

    The Solo Computer fits part of the bill. It's ruggedized, uses ultra-low power (it can run on a solar panel), and it runs RISCOS, not Windows, so it won't get infected with worms.

    A.R. Nemmer

  4. Sounds like a good place to deploy Solo computers by martintt · · Score: 5, Interesting · on Namibia Says "No Thanks" To Microsoft Donation With Strings

    This sounds like a good market for the

    Solo computer

    a neat ARM powered machine that used 8.5 watts all in (including monitor) and can be solar powered.
    Instead of 500ish watts for a standard desktop.

    No I don't work for ARM I just like their kit.

    It looks like the ultimate silent pc - no noise even in the power generation.
    Although RISC_OS isn't open source it is pretty solid and isn't part of the Evil Empire.

  5. Other peeks into the future by js7a · · Score: 1 · on Science vs. National Security

    Stanford's TIQIT (Linux/Wintel)

    the UK's SOLO (ARM RISC, but comes with solar panels)

  6. Here's a similar project... by willconsult4food · · Score: 1 · on Pedal Powered Wireless Networked Computer?

    I haven't notices any mention of the SOLO, a project to develop a RISC workstation for use with renewable energy resources in third world countries.

    The Solo is an ultra-low power, transportable computer designed to operate from a number of different power sources including solar panels and lead-acid vehicle batteries. Its ultra-low-power design enables it to be used indefinitely away from sources of mains electricity.

    Solo is a transportable rather than a portable computer. The entire device can be solid state, having no disc drives or moving parts. The base operating system is in ROM, applications in Flash RAM and the usual RAM for workspace. For certain software requiring ongoing disc-access, a 1-inch microdrive replaces the internal Compact Flash. It uses a TFT Liquid Crystal Display, which may optionally be touch sensitive, removing the need for a separate keyboard and mouse. It may be supplied in a variety of configurations and screen sizes depending on the location of the manufacturer and their intended market.

    The Solo is designed to be assembled and supported by manufacturing companies based within Third World countries thereby offering employment within a high-technology industry without moving to an advanced westernised city.

    Also, the idea of using pedal generators is not new, but not yet well developed. The Light Project uses pedal-generators and storage bateries to power white LED lamp to provide indoor lighting in third-world countries for living working and education.

  7. Re:The Human Brain by oregon · · Score: 1 · on Voltage Frugal PCs?

    Not really.

    this uses 17 watts.

    The human brain uses about 25 watts

  8. Link broken by Hyperbolix · · Score: 5 · on Solar RISCOS Computer

    Here is the real one:
    Click here
    or for you cut/pasters:
    http://www.explan.co.uk/hardware/solo.shtml

    -Hyperbolix