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Comment on Intel Atom: Eco-Friendly Home Server Platform by cruiserandmax

cruiserandmax — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:26:21 +0000

@cruiserandmax
btw- this was the barebones system I started with: http://reviews.cnet.com/barebones-pcs/msi-axis-700-lite/4505-11485_7-32212994.html

Comment on Intel Atom: Eco-Friendly Home Server Platform by cruiserandmax

cruiserandmax — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:25:39 +0000

I built a ubuntu linux home server that based on the Via C7 1ghz cpu. It runs 24×7, with uTorrent and iTunes 7.2 both running full time through wine. Plus it has samba shares for media folders on the drive, so other client devices in the house, like my popcorn hour, can stream video or whatever.

And the best news- 24 watts and not a bit more for everything running full steam!

Considering I built this thing about three years ago, I’m not as impressed by most at the newer low power cpu offerings from the “bigger” cpu makers.. I think Via has since followed up with a newer ultra low power cpu, but I haven’t payed attention since my box has been doing all I need..

Comment on Amazon S3 and Backup Services by elwin

elwin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:54:24 +0000

I think drop.io also uses S3 (I have to say I love their service)

Comment on Intel Atom: Eco-Friendly Home Server Platform by Zangetsu

Zangetsu — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:05:14 +0000

i wonder if i could host a small Wolf ET server(console no 3d) for 5-10 people + 5-10 bots if i used an atom based server it would indeed be cheaper and less noisy if it is able to run an ET server

Comment on Intel Atom: Eco-Friendly Home Server Platform by Egon

Egon — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:51:35 +0000

These aren’t as eco friendly as you seem to think.

Load one up with 1 drive and a CDrom and take a look ate the power consumption at idle.
The chipset alone eats 20w.

Comment on Pull Apart: External USB MacBook Air SuperDrive by Alexandre

Alexandre — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:18:59 +0000

Thanks! Good to know!
Do you think it can fit in a Mac Mini? I know it can’t fit in the latest Mac Mini (2009) because of the Sata connection but what about earlier Minis?
It could be a really cheap upgrade for my Mac Mini G4 since i got that 45$ off from Apple Store (thanks to Canadians Settlement for ipod dwindling battery life!)
What do you think?

Comment on Pull Apart: External USB MacBook Air SuperDrive by Jeff G.

Jeff G. — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:59:37 +0000

Thanks for publishing this pull-apart. I was able to dismantle my drive after I dropped it from a significant height and it stopped working.

Upon inspection, I discovered that the plastic piece that connects the read “head” to the drive spindle had been destroyed (obviously it was designed to break first instead of anything else inside the drive; however, I doubt that I can buy that replacement plastic piece. This will become my “spare parts” drive I guess, since dropping the drive isn’t covered by the warranty.

Anyone know where to get replacement parts for a “Sony NEC Opticarc, Inc model AD-5630A drive? Yeah, now that you’ve stopped laughing — anyway. Don’t drop your Macbook Air Superdrive!!! Duh.

Comment on iPhone 3G: 2-year Total Cost of Ownership by Nirmesh

Nirmesh — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 03:24:33 +0000

Thanks for the analysis. Very helpful.

Comment on Pull Apart: External USB MacBook Air SuperDrive by jacob

jacob — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:09:04 +0000

Apple does offer universal hardware support now, but not necessarily driver support. Many of the drives on NewEgg will need PatchBurn – however the Pioneer DVR-K06 will definitely work with 10.5 since it’s basically the same drive Apple re-brands. There have been mixed reports on whether it works with 10.4 out of the box, and it definitely does not work with 10.3 or earlier (sans PatchBurn).

Comment on Pull Apart: External USB MacBook Air SuperDrive by Ooops.

Ooops. — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:02:54 +0000

Or…..
You can buy the Pioneer DVR-K06 from Meritline for 74.99 (free shipping).
If you don’t believe me, here is the link:

http://www.meritline.com/pioneer-dvr-k106-dual-layer-slim-dvd-burner.html