Nov
4
Zonbu, the green computer
November 4, 2007 |
This has got to be the first green computer I’ve ever seen. While it might not be a computer for me, it certainly could appeal to a lot of people out there. I can just see a couple of my aunties using a box like this.
Let’s look at the green claims first. Their claim is that the average PC uses 1533 kWh/year while Zonbu uses 131 kWh/year. That’s a difference of 1402 kWh/year. Go check what you are paying per kWh on your electrical bill and see how much this computer would save you in a year.
So how does it work? Simple it’s a Linux based computer with all the basic programs the average person needs. You plug it in and you are off. The system saves energy because it uses flash memory instead of a hard drive and doesn’t need a fan to keep cool, which means it is silent as well. Then your data is backed up on their servers with base package starting at 12.95 a month with 25 GB of data space. This is really a nice aspect for most of us who never do back-ups as we should, because if your computer fails your data is already backed-up on Zonbu servers.
The computer it comes loaded with goodies that will satisfy many computer users:
Firefox Web Browser
Email and Calendar
Instant Messenger
Skype (I personally can’t live without this one)
Word Processor
Spreadsheet
Presentation
Draw
Database
Math
Acrobat Reader
Personal Finance Manager
Music Library
Media Player
Photo Organizer
Sound Recorder
Image Workshop
Web Page Editor
Desktop publishing
for more information visit the Zonbu website