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In June 2013 WeWi launched its first consumer product, a rugged, [[Waterproofing|waterproof]] [[Solar notebook|solar-powered laptop]] computer developed for education in [[Africa]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Carruthers|first=Dale |title= London company develops solar-powered laptop|url=http://www.lfpress.com/2013/06/25/a-bright-idea-for-africa |accessdate= 26 October 2013 |newspaper=London Free Press |date= 25 June 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Woollaston|first=Victoria|title=The Solar-Powered laptop that could spell the end of cables and batteries - and takes just two hours to fully charge|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2385312/The-SOLAR-POWERED-laptop-spell-end-cables-batteries--takes-just-hours-fully-charge.html?ito=feeds-newsxml|accessdate=8 September 2013|newspaper=The Daily Mail |date= 6 August 2013}}</ref> The laptop is preloaded with the [[Ubuntu]] variant of Linux.<ref>{{cite news|last=Omar|first=El Akkad|title=Laptops that run on the sun|url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/tech-news/laptops-that-run-on-the-sun/article12843604/|accessdate=8 September 2013|newspaper=The Globe and Mail|date=June 26, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author = Thiboudau, Patrick | title = How about a solar-powered, submersible laptop | url = http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9241687/How_about_a_solar_powered_submersible_laptop_for_350_ | publisher = Computer World| date=2013-09-08}}</ref> |
In June 2013 WeWi launched its first consumer product, a rugged, [[Waterproofing|waterproof]] [[Solar notebook|solar-powered laptop]] computer developed for education in [[Africa]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Carruthers|first=Dale |title= London company develops solar-powered laptop|url=http://www.lfpress.com/2013/06/25/a-bright-idea-for-africa |accessdate= 26 October 2013 |newspaper=London Free Press |date= 25 June 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Woollaston|first=Victoria|title=The Solar-Powered laptop that could spell the end of cables and batteries - and takes just two hours to fully charge|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2385312/The-SOLAR-POWERED-laptop-spell-end-cables-batteries--takes-just-hours-fully-charge.html?ito=feeds-newsxml|accessdate=8 September 2013|newspaper=The Daily Mail |date= 6 August 2013}}</ref> The laptop is preloaded with the [[Ubuntu]] variant of Linux.<ref>{{cite news|last=Omar|first=El Akkad|title=Laptops that run on the sun|url=http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/tech-news/laptops-that-run-on-the-sun/article12843604/|accessdate=8 September 2013|newspaper=The Globe and Mail|date=June 26, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | author = Thiboudau, Patrick | title = How about a solar-powered, submersible laptop | url = http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9241687/How_about_a_solar_powered_submersible_laptop_for_350_ | publisher = Computer World| date=2013-09-08}}</ref> |
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The Sol Laptop was designed to function as a rugged computing device. It features a [[polymer]]-based clam shell casing that houses the solar panels. The device uses four [[Photovoltaic]] panels.<ref>{{cite news|last=Lombardo|first=Tom|title=SOL: The Solar Powered Laptop|url=http://www.engineering.com/ElectronicsDesign/ElectronicsDesignArticles/ArticleID/6329/SOL-The-Solar-Powered-Laptop.aspx|accessdate=17 December 2013|newspaper=Engineering|date=September 15, 2013}}</ref> |
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== Hardware == |
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Sol is available in two editions, a standard edition and the Marine edition which is claimed to use [[hydrophobic]] coating to provide water repletion instead of waterproofing the laptop. |
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|row1 = // Widescreen Display {{!!}} 13.3" LCD, WXGA, 1366 x 768 {{!!}} |
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|row2 = // Processor {{!!}} Intel Atom D2500 1.86 GHz Duo Core, Intel 945GSE + ICH7M {{!!}} |
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|row3 = // Memory {{!!}} Kingston 4GB DDRIII SDRAM {{!!}} |
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|row4 = // Hard drive {{!!}} Seagate 2.5” SATA HDD 320GB {{!!}} |
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|row5 = // Optical Disc Drive {{!!}} second cell's contents {{!!}} |
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|row6 = // Peripheral connections {{!!}} second cell's contents {{!!}} |
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|row7 = // Operating System {{!!}} Ubuntu {{!!}} |
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|row8 = // Weight {{!!}} 5.02 lbs {{!!}} |
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|row8 = // Connectivity {{!!}} WiFi (MIMO 802.11b/g/n (2.4/5GHz), Blutooth {{!!}} |
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==WeWi Telecommunications== |
==WeWi Telecommunications== |
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| Developer | WeWi Telecommunication |
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| Type | Laptop computer |
| Release date | June 28, 2013 |
| Operating system | Ubuntu |
The Sol Laptop is a product of WeWi Telecommunications, a Canadian technology company based in London, Ontario. WeWi manufactures and markets computer hardware, software tools, and offers consulting and deployment software development services.[1][2]
In June 2013 WeWi launched its first consumer product, a rugged, waterproof solar-powered laptop computer developed for education in Africa.[3][4] The laptop is preloaded with the Ubuntu variant of Linux.[5][6]
Design
The Sol Laptop was designed to function as a rugged computing device. It features a polymer-based clam shell casing that houses the solar panels. The device uses four Photovoltaic panels.[7]
Hardware
Sol is available in two editions, a standard edition and the Marine edition which is claimed to use hydrophobic coating to provide water repletion instead of waterproofing the laptop.
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WeWi Telecommunications
| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | |
| Founded | 5 June 2009 |
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| Headquarters | , Canada |
Number of locations | 3 offices (2013) |
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| Services | |
| Website | wewicorp |
WeWi Telecommunications was founded by David M. Snir in 2009 as an Internet service provider and then shifted to research and development. The company offers ad hoc disaster recovery and connectivity services for private and public sector as well as research and development of technology for government, defense and public health sectors. The company specializes in designing and deploying data centers for military and government bodies.[8]
References
- ^ Vaughan-Nicholes, Steven J. (9 August 2013). "First solar-powered Linux laptop". ZDNet. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ WeWi Telecommunications, Inc. "About WeWi". WeWi Telecommunications, Inc. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ Carruthers, Dale (25 June 2013). "London company develops solar-powered laptop". London Free Press. Retrieved 26 October 2013.
- ^ Woollaston, 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.
- ^ Omar, El Akkad (June 26, 2013). "Laptops that run on the sun". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
- ^ Thiboudau, Patrick (2013-09-08). "How about a solar-powered, submersible laptop". Computer World.
- ^ Lombardo, Tom (September 15, 2013). "SOL: The Solar Powered Laptop". Engineering. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ Koble, Nicole (6 Aug 2013). "Sol: the $300 solar-powered laptop". PC Pro. Retrieved 8 September 2013.
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