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Ultra-Low Power Computing - A PC that uses just 10W of power to provide non-compromise functionality for 70% of PC users.

Published by: benjamin gilbert on 9th Nov 2009 | View all blogs by benjamin gilbert

FIT-PC2 - The worlds first (and only) 10W Full-Function Desktop PC.

Fit-PC2 is a full-spec Desktop PC (specs below) which will do what 70%+ of PC users require from their PC, without any noticeable difference in performance. MS Office, interenet surfing (multi-tab, etc), multi-media playback - it really does work like a standard PC (ie it is a standard PC!).

And it does all of that using just 10W of power maximum (6W idle, <1W Standby) - the average desktop (probably including the one you're using to view this on) uses well over 100W of power during average use. And it's tiny - just 11 x 10 x 2.7 cm (slightly larger than a matchbox).

I should make it clear that I am introducing this from the point of view of my position - Business Development for Fit-PC UK - but also (and you may not believe it, but mainly) because i'm actually pretty sure it can save almost any business a large amount on their electricity usage and substantially reduce Carbon Footprint with no compromises required. e.g. replacing just 30% of your PCs with Fit-PC2s (most businesses could replace a much larger proportion without any functionality loss) will save about 28% on your IT electricity usage, which is generally a surprisingly large proportion of a company's energy footprint. PC usage is currently extremely inefficient, a point which is proven by the functionality possible in a PC as small and low-power as Fit-PC2.

In short, Fit-PC2 justifies the raison d'etre of Intel's Atom processor range - to provide high-functionality computing in a highly efficient way.

Please post your thoughts and comments on Fit-PC2 as an alternative PC/Server/etc for businesses, and whether you think it can provide practical energy savings for your business - if you want to see more details before you comment please go to www.fit-pc.co.uk.

Specifications:
1.6GHz Atom Processor,
1GB RAM,
6 USB 2.0, Gigabit LAN, 802.11 b/g WiFi,
2.5" SATA HDD (160GB standard).
10W maximum power usage.
11 x 10 x 2.7 cm (TINY)

Comments

2 Comments

  • Malcolm McClain
    by Malcolm McClain 2 years ago
    I have been looking for this sort of energy efficiency for years. Whether it fits with our other desired features / requirements cannot be determined from this blurb, such as ruggedness, durability (MTBF), and whether it will be a shelf item for a sufficiently long period. Have concerns about WiFi unless it can be permanently disabled. Have concerns about durability of 2.5" HDDs vs 3.5".
  • benjamin gilbert
    by benjamin gilbert 2 years ago
    Hi Malcolm,

    Thanks for your feedback - i'll answer your concerns directly, most of which have an affirmative answer.

    Ruggedness + Durability - All of Fit-PC2's industrial-spec components are embedded on board (the only non-embedded component is the removable Hard Drive) giving excellent durability and reliability. If you use an SSD instead of an HDD there are NO moving parts at all for even better reliability.
    The casing is 100% Anodized Aluminium.

    Product Life-Time - Fit-PC2 is guaranteed to be manufactured for 5+ years at least.

    WiFi - The WiFi is optional, so you can order models without it.

    HDD durability - i'm not sure about a durability comparison between 2.5" and 3.5" HDDs, but if you're concerned about dirability we would anyway recommend using an SSD (no moving parts, much better thermal rating, etc.).

    I hopw that answers all your questions, and thanks for posting - it lets us know what info we've left out of the original blurb.
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