Ubuntu Laptop that runs on Solar Power :- SOL

Ubuntu Laptop that runs on Solar Power :- SOL

SOL, a rugged laptop that doesn't rely on a power socket to stay charged. The Ubuntu Linux-powered computer is equipped with a detachable solar panel, which will provide up to 10 hours of battery life after just two hours in the sun.

WeWi claims the SOL never actually needs to be plugged into an electrical outlet to charge, but it still has the option in case you need to keep working late into the night. The solar panel can even detach and connect to an extension cord, so you can use the computer indoors and still keep it charged with direct sunlight.

The SOL's solar panels should also help the environment by reducing air pollution. According to the developers, each SOL computer could prevent approximately a ton of CO2 emissions from being released into the atmosphere during its lifetime simply by not charging it exclusively through a power socket.

The designers hope the SOL can serve as a reliable computer for students in developing nations and globe-trotting adventurers alike, which is why the entire device has been designed for durability and built from reinforced material.

Ubuntu Laptop that runs on Solar Power :- SOL

Specifications 

The SOL consist an Intel Atom D2500 1.86 GHz Duo Core processor with an Intel 945GSE chipset. And 320 GB of HDD storage as well as 2–4 GB of DDRIII SDRAM, depending on what the buyer chooses. The whole computer has been optimized with Ubuntu in mind and comes pre-loaded with a suite of productivity tools, but WeWi has stated that another OS can be installed if needed.

It also contain a built-in Intel GMA3600 graphics card with a 13.3 in LCD HD screen, which the designers are confident won't drain the battery too quickly. The laptop has a 3 MP webcam fitted to the front along with two speakers and an internal mic for online video chats, plus inputs for USB 2.0, headphones, and HDMI, among others. It also includes a few options for connecting to the internet, such as Wi-Fi and 3G/4G/LTE, plus connections for GPS and Bluetooth. 

WeWi has not revealed a release date for its solar-powered laptop but the company has noted there are two distinct models in the works i.e.  the SOL and the SOL Marine, the latter of which will be waterproof of approximate price of US$350 and $400 respectively.

Ubuntu Laptop that runs on Solar Power :- SOL

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Write by: RC - Wednesday, August 7, 2013