Re: FN-FORUM: Eco friendly computer?

date posted 24th April 2008 09:37

On 24/04/2008 10:44, Duncan Glendinning wrote:
> Good morning,
>
> I started a conversation on ukbusinessforums with a chap enquiring if
> there would be a market for environmentally friendly computers. As a
> web freelancer but general enthusiast I have built a few computers a
> while ago. I am also in the process of setting up an eco venture of my
> very own, so being able to run an extremely eco-friendly computer
> would be a great bonus. I just wanted to know what your thoughts were!
>
> - Are there any companies already selling eco computers (with new 65W
> power supplies, or fanless systems..)
> - What are the latest innovations in this area?
> - Any good sites for sourcing parts for those wishing to build their own?
> - Could you get it to run off 12V power, without using an inverter
> (which would kind of defeat the point!)
>
> Many thanks,
> Duncan
>

Dell announced an eco computer yesterday:

http://techdigest.tv/2008/04/dell_bamboo_cas.html

Martin