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To: denizen48 who wrote (63578)12/27/2005 11:55:44 AM
From: Sam Citron  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 64865
 
For these places with unreliable electric grid, the best hope is the OLPC computer. engadget.com

Note the power crank.

Sam



To: denizen48 who wrote (63578)12/27/2005 12:54:00 PM
From: alydar  Respond to of 64865
 
hi,

i do not know about cheap anymore. united illuminating, my electricity provider just got approved to increase our rate by over 22%. energy should be a major concern for every home, business and person living in the u.s.

alydar



To: denizen48 who wrote (63578)12/27/2005 5:39:45 PM
From: Charles Tutt  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 64865
 
If you want/need backup power, you also have to size THAT up.

JMHO.

Charles Tutt (SM)