Tiny Linux PC uses just 8 watts of power, can be solar powered - The Aleutia E1

Check out the Aleutia E1 mini Linux PC.

This mini PC uses just 8 watts of power which is a quarter of the power used by the average laptop.

It comes in a tough aluminium case and has no moving parts, it is also completely silent, and comes with everything you need including office compatible software, it runs Puppy Linux.

You can also add on an optional solar panel to power the device and an optional 10.4 inch LCD screen which uses just 10 watts of power.

Updated 30/11/07

Here’s the specs for the people that asked.

• 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)

The Aleutia E1 is available to buy online form Aleutia from £199 (about $400).