Fujitsu Siemens Computers recently introduced the world’s first 0-Watt PC . The 0-Watt PC does not consume any power in off-mode or hibernating while still remaining administrable and available to receive updates.
This could translate into cost savings for some companies. According to the latest Gartner research, companies with 2,500 PCs can save more than 40,000 dollars a year by using PC Power Management Activation – and another 6,500 Dollars by turning off or unplugging machines while they are not needed.
Many companies don’t shut down machines because they fear they will lose productivity as updates will need to be carried out during working hours. The 0-Watt PC Fujitsu Siemens solves this dilemma, because while its off or hibernating, the PC remains administrable.
Improvements in standby power consumption won’t save the world, but it’s still an interesting breakthrough nonetheless.
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nice site!
ReplyDeleteand very interesting!
Pelu;)
Hi Matt,
ReplyDeleteNice idea.
BTW, if you can convince Sony to build a 0-watt laptop, that can be left unplugged for a month in hibernating mode without loose the battery - you are close to having a winner. That, or Microsoft making a OS, which loads in less than 20 sec.
I am still surprised to see, how much pc-makers are thinking "business-segment" and how little they care about the use-profile of a private user. Of course, private users have a wider profile spread, but they don't care about updates - as long as they can be postponed.
See you - Hans