[Hidden-tech] Re: looking for a used PC laptop (low power computing)

[Matt]

Hi

But of course ;) it runs about 14-17 watts, less with the lid shut 
(which would only interest someone running a "server" obviously).
its been a couple months since i measured and forget the actual numbers, 
id be happy to remeasure if you're interested.
This atom processor beats the pants off my previous favorite low power 
heavyweight champ: VIA.  I have run various versions of VIA processors 
over the last few yrs (all awesome at power savings/cpu throttling), but 
the atom is very impressive, snappy with a nice super low idle power. if 
you're techy you could build a lower power fanless system with a VIA 
processor but the performance lags too much (not good for my website).  
Atom is a very nice compromise, similar performance to the Via C7-M 
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VIA_C7-M> I ran last, but less idle draw 
(which is what its all about for a 24/7 load run on solar).

Charlie Heath wrote:
> Have you checked your MSI Wind with a Kill-A-Watt?

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Sincerely,

Matt Lampiasi
413-303-9167
florenceit.net <http://florenceit.net> - sun powered
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