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| Developer | WeWi Telecommunications, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Type | Laptop computer |
| Release date | TBD |
| Operating system | Ubuntu |
| Website | solaptop |
The SOL is a rugged, waterproof solar-powered laptop computer intended for use in African schools that do not have access to an electrical network. Sol was created by London, Ontario-based WeWi Telecommunications.[1]
The laptop is preloaded with the Ubuntu variant of Linux.[2][3]
Design and features
The SOL is available in two editions, a standard edition and the Marine edition which uses hydrophobic coating to provide water repletion instead of waterproofing the laptop.[4] The laptop has a reinforced polymer-based clam shell casing that houses the solar panels and makes the laptop more durable. The device uses four detachable monocrystalline photovoltaic panels which fold into the unit.[4]
| Display | 13.3" LCD, WXGA, 1366 x 768 |
| Processor | Intel Atom D2500 1.86 GHz Duo Core, Intel 945GSE + ICH7M |
| Memory | Kingston 4GB DDRIII SDRAM |
| Hard disk drive | Seagate 2.5” SATA HDD 320GB |
| Optical disc drive | None |
| Peripheral connections | 3 USB 2.0, Headphone jack, HDMI, LAN(10/100), Card reader (SD/MS/MMC) |
| Operating system | Ubuntu (operating system) |
| Connectivity | WiFi (MIMO 802.11b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth |
| Video camera | 3 megapixel |
Developer
WeWi Telecommunications was founded by David M. Snir in 2009 as an Internet service provider and then shifted to research and development.[when?] The company does ad hoc disaster recovery and connectivity services.[6]
References
- ^ Carruthers, Dale (25 June 2013). "London company develops solar-powered laptop". London Free Press. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ^ Omar, El Akkad (June 26, 2013). "Laptops that run on the sun". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ Thiboudau, Patrick (2013-09-08). "How about a solar-powered, submersible laptop". Computer World.
- ^ a b Lombardo, Tom (September 15, 2013). "SOL: The Solar Powered Laptop". Engineering. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ WeWi Telecommunications, Inc. "SOL Laptop". WeWi Telecommunications, Inc. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ Koble, Nicole (6 Aug 2013). "SOL: the $300 solar-powered laptop". PC Pro. Retrieved 8 September 2013.