[time-nuts] Lady Heather on a Laptop

[Chris Albertson]

On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 8:52 AM, gary <lists at lazygranch.com> wrote:
> I use a dual core atom as a server. Be sure to read the user reviews on
> Newegg regarding memory. If you try to stuff your Atom to the full 4gbytes,
> only certain sodimms work. You can use the smallest SSDs around for this
> purpose. I built mine with an 80gBbyte intel.
>
> I use win 7 pro 64 bit for software compatibility with certain programs, but
> I would first see if Lady Heather runs under Wine if all you want to do is
> run one program.
>
> Atom PCs are about the easiest to build since you can skip the CPU and heat
> sink mounting.
>
> I'd look for those intel mobos that have the wide input voltage range.
>
> Note an old notebook running 24 and 7 will eventually cost you about what
> the atom system costs. Also, the nice thing about the atom is the CPU clock
> isn't fiddled (unless that has changed). I hate all the power saving
> features in notebook PCs.

The other thing that will pay for itself quickly is a "Kilowatt"
meter.  they go for about $20.  Leave one plugged in to record power
usage.   After some measuring my general run of thumb is "Anything you
leave plugged in and running 24x7 will cost you triple digits of
dollars (at least) over a year and anything you turn on, use then
power off (even if it pulls 10 amps like a toaster oven)  costs you
almost nothing over the same year."

BTW grid tied solar power is cost effective now and will become an
even better investment as the cost of electric power raises.   The
only reason not to buy it is if (1) there is no sunlight at your
location or (2) you think the cost of electric power will go down in
the years to come.


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Chris Albertson
Redondo Beach, California