Comments on: The search for the Lowest Power Computer http://macintoshhowto.com/software/the-search-for-the-lowest-power-computer.html ...the art of macintosh maintenance... Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:27:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Clarice Rowe http://macintoshhowto.com/software/the-search-for-the-lowest-power-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-15686 Clarice Rowe Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:05:05 +0000 http://macintoshhowto.com/?p=234#comment-15686 Great, thanks! Great, thanks!

]]> By: Matteo http://macintoshhowto.com/software/the-search-for-the-lowest-power-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-14105 Matteo Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:52:11 +0000 http://macintoshhowto.com/?p=234#comment-14105 hi Wayne Connor, My name is atteo an I write form italy I found your theme for wordpress "Sliding doors" and I want to congratulate. I couldn't find your direct mail so i decided to write here hoping you could leave me your amil or contact directly. about the theme, is it possible and "How can I" to change the images and the names on the header without knowing html? could you be so kind to help me a little.. than kyou very much and congratulations again! matteobocelli@gmail.com hi Wayne Connor, My name is atteo an I write form italy I found your theme for wordpress “Sliding doors” and I want to congratulate. I couldn’t find your direct mail so i decided to write here hoping you could leave me your amil or contact directly.
about the theme, is it possible and “How can I” to change the images and the names on the header without knowing html? could you be so kind to help me a little.. than kyou very much and congratulations again!

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]]> By: Doug http://macintoshhowto.com/software/the-search-for-the-lowest-power-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-14069 Doug Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:18:51 +0000 http://macintoshhowto.com/?p=234#comment-14069 The large 12in netbooks such as Dell mentioned before (yet to be released) look the best option, with extra keyboard and mouse for the heavy use of library work. Also the Asus EeeTop when released would work well, but may use too much power. Using an Atom cpu, the power will be largely consumed by a screen whatever unit is used (as long as wifi, sound etc is all off, and graphics is slow). The large 12in netbooks such as Dell mentioned before (yet to be released) look the best option, with extra keyboard and mouse for the heavy use of library work. Also the Asus EeeTop when released would work well, but may use too much power. Using an Atom cpu, the power will be largely consumed by a screen whatever unit is used (as long as wifi, sound etc is all off, and graphics is slow).

]]> By: Wayne http://macintoshhowto.com/software/the-search-for-the-lowest-power-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-13032 Wayne Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:34:42 +0000 http://macintoshhowto.com/?p=234#comment-13032 Here's a good one, but only CPU - needs monitor and keyboard. COMPUTER: (no screen or keyboard) Uses 4-6 watts. http://www.fit-pc.com/new/fit-pc-slim-specifications.html Here’s a good one, but only CPU – needs monitor and keyboard.

COMPUTER: (no screen or keyboard) Uses 4-6 watts.

http://www.fit-pc.com/new/fit-pc-slim-specifications.html

]]> By: Wayne http://macintoshhowto.com/software/the-search-for-the-lowest-power-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-13103 Wayne Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:54:53 +0000 http://macintoshhowto.com/?p=234#comment-13103 Cool, looks like it is a 12" atom processor. The first one. http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/10/dell_inspiron_mini_12_1210_officially_appears_on_dells_site_specifications.html Cool, looks like it is a 12″ atom processor. The first one.

http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/10/dell_inspiron_mini_12_1210_officially_appears_on_dells_site_specifications.html

]]> By: Wayne http://macintoshhowto.com/software/the-search-for-the-lowest-power-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-13101 Wayne Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:53:58 +0000 http://macintoshhowto.com/?p=234#comment-13101 Re Server/Clients setup... We've thought about that, but to find a low-power client is just as hard as finding a low power PC. ie, it's the 'inexpensive low-end, low-power client' that we are looking for but trying to find a low power client, is as hard as finding a low power computer, especially when you want a 12" screen and full size keyboard. For example a high performance macbook air uses less power than many low performance client servers, because the laptops are designed for low power, and perhaps the clients are designed for low something else. Re Server/Clients setup…

We’ve thought about that, but to find a low-power client is just as hard as finding a low power PC. ie, it’s the ‘inexpensive low-end, low-power client’ that we are looking for but trying to find a low power client, is as hard as finding a low power computer, especially when you want a 12″ screen and full size keyboard.

For example a high performance macbook air uses less power than many low performance client servers, because the laptops are designed for low power, and perhaps the clients are designed for low something else.

]]> By: Glen http://macintoshhowto.com/software/the-search-for-the-lowest-power-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-13100 Glen Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:53:02 +0000 http://macintoshhowto.com/?p=234#comment-13100 I heard Dell released a low power 12" laptop last week – the first I've heard of like this. I think it's called the Dell Inspiron 12. Does it use the Atom processor like the Inspiron 9? I heard Dell released a low power 12″ laptop last week – the first I’ve heard of like this. I think it’s called the Dell Inspiron 12.
Does it use the Atom processor like the Inspiron 9?

]]> By: Steve http://macintoshhowto.com/software/the-search-for-the-lowest-power-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-13098 Steve Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:45:11 +0000 http://macintoshhowto.com/?p=234#comment-13098 Ah, I get it now... I think. Here's an idea for the library. - You could get one decent pc/laptop and run edubuntu server on it. This would be your expensive purchase, especially if you want to keep it low-powered. For each client you ad you will need more memory (and storage?). - Then use inexpensive low-end, low-power clients with a small amount of solid-state storage (enough to run the client software) and a usb port for the user's memory stick. Ah, I get it now… I think. Here’s an idea for the library.
- You could get one decent pc/laptop and run edubuntu server on it. This would be your expensive purchase, especially if you want to keep it low-powered. For each client you ad you will need more memory (and storage?).
- Then use inexpensive low-end, low-power clients with a small amount of solid-state storage (enough to run the client software) and a usb port for the user’s memory stick.

]]> By: Wayne http://macintoshhowto.com/software/the-search-for-the-lowest-power-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-13097 Wayne Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:42:55 +0000 http://macintoshhowto.com/?p=234#comment-13097 Thanks Steve, a few comments, 1. ALL of the ATOM processor-flash drive based PC's are 10 inch or 9 inch, so too small. No one has made an atom 12" (yet!). 2. The One Laptop per Child laptop would be perfect - it runs on 2 watts!!!!! It's designed for low power and third world countries, but for various reasons, Glen has talked to them and they are unable to supply it in Vanuatu. You have to have a minimum order that is larger than the population of Vanuatu or something like that, Glen will correct me if I'm wrong, plus they refuse to sell them to anyone apart from Governments, plus I've heard it's hard to get parts and service for them. So OLPC is a dud for Vanuatu. 3. That guy with the 'Low power laptop' - it's 30 Watts (compared to 22 above) which adds up if you have 20 or 30 going. I reckon we should aim at finding one that's 10 or 20 watts - if there is such a thing. Thanks Steve, a few comments,

1. ALL of the ATOM processor-flash drive based PC’s are 10 inch or 9 inch, so too small. No one has made an atom 12″ (yet!).

2. The One Laptop per Child laptop would be perfect – it runs on 2 watts!!!!! It’s designed for low power and third world countries, but for various reasons, Glen has talked to them and they are unable to supply it in Vanuatu. You have to have a minimum order that is larger than the population of Vanuatu or something like that, Glen will correct me if I’m wrong, plus they refuse to sell them to anyone apart from Governments, plus I’ve heard it’s hard to get parts and service for them. So OLPC is a dud for Vanuatu.

3. That guy with the ‘Low power laptop’ – it’s 30 Watts (compared to 22 above) which adds up if you have 20 or 30 going.

I reckon we should aim at finding one that’s 10 or 20 watts – if there is such a thing.

]]> By: Steve http://macintoshhowto.com/software/the-search-for-the-lowest-power-computer.html/comment-page-1#comment-13096 Steve Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:29:20 +0000 http://macintoshhowto.com/?p=234#comment-13096 What about a laptop w/o a hard-drive (using a large usb stick instead) and an external/detachable cd/dvd burner. Looks like there’s a lot out there eg http://www.computeralliance.com.au/parts.aspx?qrySubCat=ASU down the right-hand side of the page. Here’s and interesting site http://www.laptop.org/laptop/hardware/specs.shtml - small screen and keyboard, and low specs... but looks strong! And this is really nerdy http://www.earth.org.uk/low-power-laptop.html Anyway, you’ve probably got a plan by now. Steve What about a laptop w/o a hard-drive (using a large usb stick instead) and an external/detachable cd/dvd burner.

Looks like there’s a lot out there eg http://www.computeralliance.com.au/parts.aspx?qrySubCat=ASU down the right-hand side of the page.

Here’s and interesting site http://www.laptop.org/laptop/hardware/specs.shtml – small screen and keyboard, and low specs… but looks strong!

And this is really nerdy http://www.earth.org.uk/low-power-laptop.html

Anyway, you’ve probably got a plan by now.

Steve

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