Low Power PCs

Marvell SheevaPlug Wall Plug Computer

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:19:43 +0000

The SheevaPlug is basically a 1.2 GHz CPU low power computer equipped with 512 MB of FLASH and 512 MB of DRAM.

The SheevaPlug also features a gigabit ethernet connection and a very small physical footprint, measuring just 110mm (L) x 69.5mm (W) x 48.5 mm (H). The SheevaPlug is designed to plug directly into a power outlet to save space too. Since the main units have the US 2-pin style plug connector, the kit from New IT comes with an EU 2 pin power adapter, a UK 3 pin power adapter and a UK 3 pin power cable.

Prices for the SheevaPlug start at £89.00 from NewIT and include a USB cable, an ethernet cable and the mains plug adaptors.

GreenPC BE20 from Very PC

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:17:57 +0000

GreenPC BE20

The BE20 offers great performance with an AMD Dual Core Processor and high performance ATI Radeon 3100 graphics (with DVI & VGA connectors). The BE20 is a low carbon machine equiped with energy efficient technology. The Small Slimline Desktop chassis ensures a small physical presence and low embedded carbon footprint.

Base Specification

AMD Dual Core Processor 2.7GHz
2GB DDR2 800 RAM (Up to 4GB)
160GB SFF Energy Efficient
Tray loading DVDRW Drive (Blu Ray and Slot Load Drives are optional)
ATI Radeon 3100 Graphics with DVI (one DVI-D, One VGA)
Windows 7 Home Premium
USB, 2 front, 4 rear.
Gigabit LAN
1xDVI-D, 1xVGA
5.1 Audio
One external 5.25″ bay
2x 3.5″ internal bays, a 3.5″ can be used for 2.5″ disks, 1x 3.5″ external bay
PCI-e x16 and x1 and 2x PCI All expansion sockets require low profile cards.

Full Description

The BE20 offers great performance with an AMD Dual Core Processor and ultra high performance ATI Radeon 3100 graphics (with DVI & VGA connectors). The BE20 is a low carbon machine equiped with energy efficient technology. The Small Slimline Desktop chassis ensures a small physical presence and low embedded carbon footprint. The High performance ATI Radeon 3100 Graphics card will enable video & photo editing, Blu Ray playback and full High Definition functionality.

Features

High Performance Dual Core Processor
Functional Slim Desktop (SFF) chassis
Support for multiple monitors (one VGA, one DVI-D)
High Definition Surround Sound
VeryPC Enhanced Power Management

Benefits

Saves you significantly on your electricity bill compared to a typical desktop PC system
Reduced operational CO2 emissions helps combat climate change
Small desktop chassis helps to save on desk space
3yr RTB Warranty as Standard, VeryPC Platinum Next Business Day Replacement Warranty (optional)
Quiet operation

Acer AOD250-1070 10.1-Inch Red Netbook – Up to 9 Hours of Battery Life

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:53:03 +0000

Browse the Web, check email, share photos, keep up with social networks, listen to music and enjoy a variety of entertainment with the Aspire One AOD250, which features a small compact design that you can take anywhere. Acer makes it easy to stay productive while on the go with the 10.1-inch CrystalBrite LED-backlit screen as well as its excellent near full-size keyboard. A great choice for students as well as business travelers who like to travel light, this Aspire One AOD250 model (AOD250-1070) in red has a 6-cell battery that provides up to 9 hours of battery life on the go and weighs 2.79 pounds.

You’ll be able to easily video chat wherever you roam thanks to the Crystal Eye webcam integrated into the LCD’s bezel, delivering smooth video streaming and high quality images even in low-light situations. And the built-in digital microphone delivers superior voice quality keeping background noise level low and minimizing echoes. Pinch, flick and swirl your fingers on the multi-gesture touchpad for an intuitive navigation to view web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more.

It’s powered by the 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 processor, which is designed especially for mobile devices using an innovative design structure and hafnium-infused circuitry to reduce electrical current leakage in transistors to conserve energy. Packed with roomy 160 GB hard drive–great for storing a mobile digital audio and video library–this Aspire One also features 1 GB of installed RAM (2 GB maximum), 54g Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity, multi-format memory card reader, multiple USB ports, and built-in email, web browsing, and digital media applications.

It comes preinstalled with the Microsoft Windows XP Home operating system, which offers more experienced users an enhanced and innovative experience that incorporates Windows Live features like Windows Live Messenger for instant messaging and Windows Live Mail for consolidated email accounts on your desktop.

Technical Details

1.66GHz Intel N280 Atom Processor
1024MB DDR2 SDRAM Single Channel Memory
160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM), 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Certified
10.1″ WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Windows XP Home (SP3), 6-Cell Li-ion Battery (5800 mAh)

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 8 x 10.2 x 1 inches ; 2.8 pounds
Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
ASIN: B002P8M6NE
Item model number: AOD250-1070

Key Features

10.1-inch LED-backlit CrystalBrite screen (1024 x 600 resolution)
1.66 GHz Intel Atom N280 processor combines performance and efficiency to explore the Internet and stay connected while mobile
Up to 9 hours of battery life with included 6-cell battery
Multi-gesture Touchpad for circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, and page flip
160 GB hard drive (5400 RPM)
1 GB DDR2 RAM (533 MHz; 2 GB maximum capacity)
Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 video processor
Crystal Eye webcam supports Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor, firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under low-light conditions. A built-in digital microphone helps keep background noise levels low and minimizes echoes.
84-key keyboard, 89 percent of standard-size with 12 function keys, WLAN switch
54g Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity enables you to communicate and synchronize with Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as PDAs and cell phones.
Fast Ethernet (10/100)
VGA video output
Stereo speakers and optimized Dolby Headphone technology for 5.1-channel audio
Microsoft Window XP Home operating system (SP3)
Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
Dimensions: 10.17 x 7.24 x 1 inches (WxDxH)
Weight: 2.79 pounds
Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler’s Warranty

Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
This Acer Aspire One notebook has an integrated 54g wireless LAN (Acer InviLink) that’s compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g networks and offers Acer’s SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency. It also provides Fast (10/100) Ethernet networking.

3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals–from digital cameras to MP3 players
Analog video output: 1 VGA
Multi-in-1 memory card reader compatible with MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card
1 headphone jack, 1 microphone jack

What’s in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire One AOD250-1070 notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions

It also comes with the following software: McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version with 60 days of live update); Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial; Google Desktop; Carbonite Online Backup; Customized Windows Internet Explorer 7.0; Acer GridVista