Mini Solar Powered Linux PC

By Roland Hutchinson on Monday 31st December 2007 4:10 pm in Gadgets, Linux

The Aleutia E1 is a mini Linux PC, which comes in a tough aluminium case, has no moving parts and also runs in complete silence.

The cool thing about this mini linux PC is that it uses only 8 watts of power, which is about a quarter of the power used by an average laptop.

It runs the Puppy Linux OS, and also comes with office compatible software.

It can also be solar powered and comes with an optional 10.4 inch LCD screen. The add on screen uses 10 watts of power.

Here are the specs on this mini linux PC:-

Processor: 200MHz x86 CPU, Memory: 128MB SDRAM, Storage: 2GB (included Compact Flash card), Power Supply (US, UK, or EU).
3 x USB 2.0 ports (12Mbps transfer rate), 1 x 10/100 Ethernet port, VGA port to connect LCD display (supports resolutions up to 1280×1024).
Power consumption of 8W with CPU and SDRAM running at full speed. With external devices (USB 2.0 CD Rewriter, USB-powered hard drive) power consumption rises to 11W.
Dimensions: 11.5cm (Width) x 11.5cm (Lenght) x 3.5cm (Height).
Puppy Linux Operating System (version 2.14) – similar in appearance to MS Windows, stable, and pre-installed.
Excel-compatible spreadsheet software (Gnumeric), Word-compatible word processor (Abiword)

This mini linux PC is available to buy online from Aleutia from £179 (about $360).

What do you think?

Jerome

Although the processor is not the fastest we have seen This looks like one nice little computer. I wonder if it would be powerful enough for MP3 and video playback in a car.
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com Fatgadget

Hi Jerome

I think I have seen one of these being used in a car on another site, if I can find it again I will post a link.
http://www.gstriatum.com/solarenergy/ Solar Energy Blog

I think the secret of solar power is to use it in devices withs small power input. Doing that in this computer is great. Low watt = solar energy friendly
Bradyfix

wouldn’t a laptop with a solar charger be easier?
Benignoivaquino

why not just use a laptop instead of aleutia with all those gadgets attached to it! . laptop is more handy, not to mention netbook!