Aleutia E1

The Aleutia E1 is an ultra low power (8-watt) rugged (no moving parts) small form factor (4.5x4.5 inch) computer. It is billed as  great for off-the-grid and sustainable PC running the simple and easy to use Puppy Linux with office and multimedia applications.

Aleutia E1
MSRP $360.00
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Pros & Cons

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Includes solar panel
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Low power consumption
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Rugged - no moving parts
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Small form factor - 4.5" x 4.5"
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Not a very fast CPU - only 200 MHz
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Specifications

  • Processor: 200MHz x86 CPU, Memory: 128MB SDRAM, Storage: 1GB (included Compact Flash card).
  • Connections: 3 x USB 1.1 ports (12Mbps transfer rate), 1 x 10/100 Ethernet port, VGA port to connect LCD display (supports resolutions up to 1280x1024), Compact Flash card reader
  • Power consumption: 8W with CPU and SDRAM running at full speed. With external devices (USB CD Rewriter, USB-powered hard drive) power consumption rises to 11W.
  • Dimensions: 11.5cm (Width) x 11.5cm (Lenght) x 3.5cm (Height)
  • RoHS Compliant

Packages

E1 Workstation package

  • The Aleutia E1 workstation, 1.0 GB CF Card, USB travel mouse, waterproof, rollable keyboard, user manual.
  • 3 Year Email Support, 30 Day Return Policy.
  • Price: £179 (~$361)

Ultra-Portable Office in a FedEx Box

  • E1 Workstation package (see above)
  • 8" LCD TV (VGA 640x480 resolution) with VGA-input and remote | 1 kg | 12W Power Consumption
  • Brunton 26W Waterproof Foldable Solar Panel, folds to A4 size, includes mobile phone adapter for trickle-charging | 500g
  • 72Wh Li-ion Battery Pack, Case, DC-AC converter, can charge standard laptop, mobile phones, iPod | 1kg
  • 3 Year Email Support, 1 Year Telephone Support 30 Day Return Policy
  • Total Weight 3kgs | Fits in Laptop Bag
  • Price: £499 (~$1008)

Semi-Portable Office in a Box

  • E1 Workstation package (see above)
  • 10.4" LCD TV (SVGA 800x600 resolution) with VGA-input and remote | 2 kg | 10W Power Consumption
  • Roof-mount solar panel, 3.4kgs
  • 240Wh Lead Acid 12V Battery, DC-AC converter | 7 kgs
  • 3 Year Email Support, 1 Year Telephone Support 30 Day Return Policy
  • Total Weight 13 kgs
  • Price: £389 (~$785)

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with the last edit occurring December 15, 2007 at 6:00 pm by Whipdaddy
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Competitors

Aleutia E1 is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Computers »
Asus Eee PC 701

Asus Eee PC 701

MSRP  $399.00    Released  November, 2007
Pros
  • Very portable
  • Fast boot time
  • Great value for the money
Cons
  • Screen resolution is too low for many websites
  • Suspend mode consumes battery
  • AC/DC adapter plug is odd-shaped and blocks two electrical outlets
ProSCORE
40 reviews
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Compulab fit-PC

Compulab fit-PC

MSRP  $280.00    Released  January, 2009
Pros
  • Tiny; 4.7" x 4.6" x 1.6"; 16 oz.
  • Linux comes pre-loaded
  • Low power consumption (3 - 5 Watts)
  • Dual Ethernet ports
  • Able to run Windows XP
Cons
  • Fairly expensive ($280 + $30 s/h)
ProSCORE
7 reviews
93
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Comments

1.  avatar Whipdaddy said:

SICK, now I can install this in my car without having to build a small portable multimedia box + mobile office!!
Dec 14, 2007 8:15am
2.  avatar Erik said:

It seems pretty expensive for a computer with a 200 MHz CPU, but once you start looking at what you get, it's a pretty good deal. It includes everything you need to start your "off-the-grid" computing campaign including a solar panel and an 8" monitor.

@Whipdaddy: Good point about the auto-computer. You may also want to consider something like the Compulab fit-PC that is a similar size, but with more power at a cheaper price (500 MHz CPU, $280). It doesn't include any of the peripherals this does, however.
Dec 14, 2007 8:54am
3.  avatar asatruer said:

Unfortunately I used inaccurate information for the price from the site I learned about this product from, the basic kit is ?179 which is about $360, but the Office-in-a-FedEx-box goes for ?499 which is nearly $1010... So it is not quite as good a deal as I made it look at first.
Dec 14, 2007 12:39pm
4.  avatar Whipdaddy said:

Yikes, that is a tad pricey even with the options considered.. The Compulab fit-PC is much better deal but the only problem is that the Compulab has an operating temperature of (0-70 deg C) which isnt going to work here in Toronto during the November to March months...
Dec 15, 2007 6:00pm
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Pros

  • Includes solar panel
  • Low power consumption
  • Rugged - no moving parts
  • Small form factor - 4.5" x 4.5"

Cons

  • Not a very fast CPU - only 200 MHz

Comments

"It seems pretty expensive for a computer with a 200 MHz CPU, but once you start looking at what you get, it's a pretty good deal. It includes everything you need to start your "off-the-grid" computing campaign including a solar panel and an 8" monitor.

@Whipdaddy: Good point about the auto-computer. You may also want to consider something like the Compulab fit-PC that is a similar size, but with more power at a cheaper price (500 MHz CPU, $280). It doesn't include any of the peripherals this does, however."

Competitors

Erik prefers Compulab fit-PC, Asus Eee PC 701 over Aleutia E1
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