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Power over Ethernet (PoE) is handy, if you generally want to deploy gadgets like VoIP phones and surveillance cams. Now SkinnyBytes is looking to add full-fledged computing into the mix. SkinnyBytes’ PoE PCs, which range in size from 8.9 inches to 18.5 inches, are all-in-one affairs that sport an LED-backlit touchscreen, Atom processors and solid-state [...]

Read more SkinnyBytes debuts low-power PoE PCs

by Pedro Hernandez on August 10, 2010 · 0 comments

A green PC is the sum of its parts. Credit: bit-tech.net A “green” PC isn’t really energy efficient if it consumes less electricity at the expense of performance. That’s the subject of bit-tech.net’s excellent article that tackles the green…

Read more Green PCs: Energy Efficiency and Performance

by Pedro Hernandez on February 24, 2010 · 0 comments

According to Gartner, by 2012, PCs will be so energy efficient that 60 percent of the greenhouse gasses attributed to them will have been generated before it’s ever turned on. From eWeek: Regarding environmental breakthroughs, by 2012, Gartner expects that…

Read more Gartner: In 2012, Manufacturing Responsible for Most of a PC's GHG Emissions

by Pedro Hernandez on January 25, 2010 · 0 comments

Considering new desktops and notebooks for your business? Dell would like you to know that they have several models in their Latitude, Precision and OptiPlex lines that conform to Energy Star 5.0, consuming less than 5 watts while idle…

Read more Dell's Energy Star 5.0 Lineup

by Pedro Hernandez on July 28, 2009 · 0 comments

Computer Green-Off – Earth911.com According to a recent study, 70 percent of businesses are greening their efforts, and the leaders in the IT industry are no different as the industry’s top computer brands – HP, Apple and Dell – all…

Read more Green IT News Roundup – Monday, June 29

by Pedro Hernandez on June 29, 2009 · 0 comments

Oracle Snaps Up Virtual Iron, Plans Virtualization Push – ChannelWeb Oracle said Virtual Iron’s dynamic resource and capacity management technology complements the core features of Oracle VM by providing tools for capacity management, power management and easy virtualization integration with…

Read more Green IT News Roundup – Thursday, May 14

by Pedro Hernandez on May 14, 2009 · 0 comments