Fit PC Slim
This tiny computer doesn’t have a keyboard or screen, it’s the smallest, most power efficient PC available and rivals many desktops by being more eco-friendly with a lower power consumption. Costing fewer than 20 pence a day in electricity and being noiseless, the fit-PC Slim Linux is ideal for people who leave their PCs on all the time.
This is a ready to use Linux-PC with pre-installed Ubuntu Linux 8.04 for the best desktop experience and Gentoo 2008.0 for optimal performance, in dual boot mode; it measures only 4.3 x 4 x 1.2 inches and weighs 13.4 ounces
The CPU is AMD Geode LX800 500MHz. Chipset is AMD CS5536. The display is an integrated Geode LX controller up to 1920×1440 with a memory of 512MB DDR 333MHz soldered on-board. The ports are as follows: RJ45 Ethernet port 100Mbps, WiFi b/g 54Mbps. 3 x USB 2.0 HiSpeed 480Mbps, mini RS-232 (Rx, Tx) .VGA DB15, stereo line-out audio (headphones), stereo line-in audio/Mic
The Fit-PC Slim is great as an internet radio server, and as an endpoint for a SOCKS firewall (for, say, getting around firewalls). It is adequate for simple tasks (simple web browsing, document editing etc) and the fact that it is absolutely silent, and literally peaks out at 6 watts power consumption, even under “heavy” load (code compilation), means that it probably uses less power than your regular computer uses when it is completely off.
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Vexia Econav 435 release dates
This Sat Nav, previously only available in Europe is now ready for its UK launch in September 2009.
The Vexia Econav 435 purports to reduce your energy consumption by sending you on the most fuel saving route as well as advising on efficient driving techniques. It will be available with just UK maps or with UK and European data combined.
Makers claim that the Econav can save you up to £400 on your fuel bill and up to 30% on carbon emissions. Theoretically, it should pay for itself in the first six months of use, depending on how many miles you do a day and should ultimately lead to safer and more eco-friendly driving.
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