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Sol (computer)

Sol (computer)

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][2]

The laptop is preloaded with the Ubuntu variant of Linux.[3][4]

SOL Laptop
DeveloperWeWi Telecommunications, Inc. [9]
TypeLaptop computer
Release dateTBD
Operating systemUbuntu
Websitesolaptop.com [10]

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.[5] 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.[5]

Technical specifications[[CITE|6|http://solaptop.com/en/products/laptops/]]
Display13.3" LCD, WXGA, 1366 x 768
ProcessorIntel Atom D2500 1.86 GHz Duo Core, Intel 945GSE + ICH7M
MemoryKingston 4GB DDRIII SDRAM
Hard disk driveSeagate 2.5” SATA HDD 320GB
Optical disc driveNone
Peripheral connections3 USB 2.0, Headphone jack, HDMI, LAN(10/100), Card reader (SD/MS/MMC)
Operating systemUbuntu (operating system)
ConnectivityWiFi (MIMO 802.11b/g/n (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth
Video camera3 megapixel

Developer

WeWi Telecommunications was founded by David M. Snir in 2009 as an Internet service provider and then shifted to research and development. The company does ad hoc disaster recovery and connectivity services.[7]

References

[1]
Citation Linklfpress.comCarruthers, Dale (25 June 2013). "London company develops solar-powered laptop". London Free Press. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
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Citation Linkwww.dailymail.co.ukWoollaston, Victoria (6 August 2013). "The Solar-Powered laptop that could spell the end of cables and batteries — and takes just two hours to fully charge". The Daily Mail. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
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Citation Linkwww.theglobeandmail.comOmar, El Akkad (June 26, 2013). "Laptops that run on the sun". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
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Citation Linkwww.computerworld.comThiboudau, Patrick (2013-09-08). "How about a solar-powered, submersible laptop". Computer World.
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Citation Linkwww.engineering.comLombardo, Tom (September 15, 2013). "SOL: The Solar Powered Laptop". Engineering. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
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Citation Linksolaptop.comWeWi Telecommunications, Inc. "SOL Laptop". WeWi Telecommunications, Inc. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
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Citation Linkwww.pcpro.co.ukKoble, Nicole (6 Aug 2013). "SOL: the $300 solar-powered laptop". PC Pro. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
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Citation Linkstore.solaptop.comOfficial website
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[9]
Citation Linkwww.wewicorp.comWeWi Telecommunications, Inc.
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Citation Linksolaptop.comsolaptop.com
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Citation Linklfpress.com"London company develops solar-powered laptop"
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Citation Linkwww.dailymail.co.uk"The Solar-Powered laptop that could spell the end of cables and batteries — and takes just two hours to fully charge"
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Citation Linkwww.theglobeandmail.com"Laptops that run on the sun"
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Citation Linkwww.computerworld.com"How about a solar-powered, submersible laptop"
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Citation Linkwww.engineering.com"SOL: The Solar Powered Laptop"
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Citation Linksolaptop.com"SOL Laptop"
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Citation Linkwww.pcpro.co.uk"SOL: the $300 solar-powered laptop"
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Citation Linkstore.solaptop.comOfficial website
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