Showcase: The Surfboard
The Surfboard
Surfboard: Space and Energy Saving Keyboard and Computer (all-in-one)
The worlds most Energy Efficient x86 Desktop Computer.
The Gecko Surfboard is one of the easiest, most energy efficient and least expensive platforms to get on the web. The Gecko Surfboard is the size of a standard keyboard but inside is a full x86 computer. The Surfboard has no fan so it is ideal to use in bedrooms or other locations where the noise of a standard computer fan and hard disk can disturb sleep or peace and quiet.
Why waste power on a noisy desktop when the Gecko Surfboard is all you need to “surf the web with style”?
The Surfboard is ideal for bank tellers, reservation clerks, POS, home, schools or hospitals. It also makes a great thin client platform.
Connects to the Internet with Ethernet, optional WIFI or optional 3G module. Connect to any XVGA monitor or directly to a composite TV input.
| CPU | Fanless Xcore86 1Ghz “Device on Chip” |
| BIOS | AMI BIOS |
| RAM | 512MB DDR2 onboard |
| Storage | 1 IDE for 2.5 inch internal, 2 x SD external |
| LAN | 10/100 Mbps r6040 NIC |
| WIFI | Optional WIFI module available (802.11 b/g) |
| 3G Network | Optional 3G module |
| Video | Integrated 1280 x 1024 with 128 MB dedicated video RAM VGA out, Composite out and SVHS out |
| Audio | Hi Definition Audio, Stereo speaker, Digital Array Mic |
| Audio Jack | Audio in and out |
| I/O | Enhanced IDE Interface x1, USB 2.0 x 2, RS232 x 1 |
| OS | Microsoft Windows XP, Linux |
| Regular Desktop | Surfboard | |
| Power Consumption | Around 175 watts | 5 watts |
| Per year | 1,533 Kwatts | 40.63 Kwatts |
| CO2 generated | 1,134 pounds | 30.31 pounds |
| Compared to gasoline | 59 gallons | 1.58 gallons |