[OZAPRS] APRS computer power consumption

[Andrew Errington]

On Mon, December 13, 2010 08:55, Steve wrote:
> I've been following the power thread and can't remember if anyone's
> mentioned all those devices that use the Marvell ARM chipset. SheevaPLugs,
> Beagle Boards, Dockstar devices - and many more. All draw
> under 5w of power and have "laptop class" performance. Bonus is that
> they'll only run Linux too (ok, maybe the ARM port of CE as well, but how
> yucky is that!)

There's also this:

http://www.norhtec.com/index.html

The MicroClient JrMX consumes 7W with a hard drive.  4W with solid-state. 
Requires 8-15Vdc @ 3A (I assume that is peak current!)

Also, regarding peak electricity rates, how about a UPS and a timer?  The
timer turns on the supply to the UPS during cheap rate, then turns it off
during peak time.  At peak time the UPS supplies power to the load.  Of
course with such low power consumption for some of these devices it's
almost pointless to try and save the last few pennies.

73,

Andrew
HL5/ZL3AME