Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
> Tiny PC sips power, runs Linux
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>| Compulab has introduced a fanless PC, roughly the size of a paperback book,
>| that consumes a mere 3 to 5 watts of power. The "fit-PC" comes with Linux
>| preinstalled, and is intended to fit where conventional PCs won't, according
>| to the Haifa, Israel-based company.
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> http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5551137361.html
These things look more and more interesting. Unfortunately, they must
compete with 125 million PCs/year being thrown away...
That's an interessting problem to balance.
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>
> Related:
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> Linux net PC prototype gains favourable review
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>| PC Magazine reviewer Patrick Norton likes the Zonbox's low power requirements
>| and complement of pre-loaded software, which includes Skype, the Banshee
>| music jukebox, OpenOffice, and Firefox. YouTube video playback and mp3
>| ripping are less than perfect, he reports. However, the Zonbox uses only
>| 11 Watts to play DVDs (external USB DVD player required). It can output to a
>| ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>| 720p high-definition TV with "no problems," Norton found.
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> http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS8552266659.html
I'm waiting for my Excito Bubba box to turn up. Just watched Mad Max
again yesterday - Bubba Zinetti is brought back to mind.
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