Re: [LUG] File, media Server Laptop

Obviously with laptop the main issue is internal space. The only ones with space for 2x 2.5" hdd's have been big gaming laptops which certainly aren't power friendly.

Many 2.5" external hdd's will run from usb power only. Not sure about sizes, but would give portability.

Alternatively, a NAS.The Readynas duo uses 12vdc input, avoiding the need for a transformer and associated losses. Low power use (27-35 watts, depending on disks) and quiet, and could be hidden somewhere semi-securely out of sight. You could build a linux nas out of spare parts, but you will struggle to be as efficient as this.

Readynas provide various types of compatibility, samba shares, nfs, rsync backups. The gui interface is a bit bling for my tastes, but it's a solid enough performer. (We have two)

On 7 April 2013 09:38, Neil Stone <neil@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Looked at chromebook?

On Apr 7, 2013 9:21 AM, "Richard Brown" <wildwoodslosty@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi Guys

I am enjoying some of the discussions on the list at the moment and it triggered my next question.

I will be installing the solar panels and battery bank this week along with power points for laptops and charging iPhones/ipads etc. However, because of the power consumption this probably excludes desktops. Although if someone knows of a low power monitor (12v) and possibly a low power pc then I might try to run a desktop machine.

That said, what I am looking to purchase is a laptop with twin hard drives, possibly small ssd drive with large hard drive for data storage and use this for a home file/media server.

Any thoughts on what machine please or suggestions on a different route please? Basically this is an experiment in how far you can live off-grid on a 12v - 36v system with as little input from 240v as possible.

Thanks for the thoughts/help.

Rich
http://wild-woods.org.uk/

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