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Wireless Internet In An Off-Grid House

Posted by timothy on from the just-sippin' dept.

matt20 writes "This is an interesting article of a family living off-grid using solar panels. In such a setting, every watt adds up. The typical home computer and monitor use almost 150 watts. What is the best computer arrangement in such a setting? Here is what worked best for them. Anyone know what percent of our national power is used on computers? Should we be thinking wireless on laptops?" Even on-grid, this article raises some good points about power consumption and convenience.

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  1. It must be night. by Restil · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I'm getting a 404.. Must be night. solar cells aren't working... webserver gets no power.

    I'll have to read it in the morning I guess. :)

    -Restil

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