NComputing is a California-based company that has developed a PC that may possibly be the PC unit of the future. A traditional PC consists of numerous hardware parts and also consumes quite a load of energy. NComputing has built a PC unit that does not have a CPU, memory or moving parts built in. Rather, the unit connects to a central shared computer that uses NComputing's virtualization software to share its processing power to the satellite units. The PC will still run like a normal PC, the only difference is that the hardware will not be physically present in the unit. Moreover, this new feature will enable up to 30 users to connect to a single central computer that costs $500. Given that the PC does not consists of any moving parts, the device will also be far more energy efficient than current PC's. In most cases, the new devices will run on as little as 1-4 watts of power. The NComputing devices sell for $70, which is a significant difference in price compared to today's prices for a PC. This new style of computing could change the manner in which businesses or schools use computers. Not only will this new feature save you money it is also more environmentally friendly, a new direction that many businesses are now headed in.
http://cleantechnica.com/2008/11/03/ncomputing-the-energy-efficient-70-pc/
Javier Ramirez Thur 8am
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