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gerbick 2015-10-13 03:10
Re: Solu - A new breed of computer
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pichlo (Post 1485277)
I was a bit skeptical at first but then I noticed that the Solu CEO looks like a water goblin...
I'll admit it... I lol'd.

aegis 2015-10-13 14:13
Re: Solu - A new breed of computer
 
There seems to be an interesting collection of ex-Nokia, ex-Ericsson and Finnish tech company personnel though or is that like expecting an Australian soap opera that doesn't have the same actors from Neighbours in it?

Blinken 2015-10-14 14:31
Re: Solu - A new breed of computer
 
Looks like some type of handheld PC that will be released on Kickstarter tomorrow
https://www.thunderclap.it/en/projec...w-what-solu-is

rcolistete 2015-10-15 23:42
Re: Solu - A new breed of computer
 
http://thecrowdfundingcentre.com/?pa...ect&id=50C9B6#
Quote:
Solu will change the way you think about computing. It is the first new desktop paradigm for 30 years, and is made in Finland - beautiful and innovative cloud-linked computer. You will never again need to worry about your hard drive, backing up files, or installing software - Solu does it all for you. Yet, Solu also works offline.It has been built around the core idea of collaboration. you can share applications and work co-cooperatively.Solu is a powerful pocket computer, made from wood, which can be used both as a portable device, or plugged into any screenHassle FreeThe usability of tradit ional computers has become crippled by maintenance, installation and backup requirements. Solu's advanced cloud-linked operating system ensures you never have to worry about these things again.Your content is automatically stored
The Kickstarter page will have more details in the following hours :
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...d-of-computing

t-b 2015-10-16 03:39
Re: Solu - A new breed of computer
 
OS doesn't seem to be open source and everything is stored in the cloud with monthly subscriptions. Retailprice €449 with 6 months of subscription and now €299 on Kickstarter.
Not impressed.

endsormeans 2015-10-16 03:59
Re: Solu - A new breed of computer
 
Aptly named product ...
since the cost and subscription as t-b pointed out...
means...
It's definitely going "Solu" ...
as in Solu ...without me.
:D

Boxeri 2015-10-16 04:50
Re: Solu - A new breed of computer
 
I like what they have done. Would have definitely hoped more information in the kickstart page. There was a vague mentioning of Android app, but nothing else about compatibility or what the OS is based on. I guess Linux is a safe bet. Also nothing on what the fee will be.

If they are thinking that their main source of income is going to be those fees I am a bit skeptic of the funding model. Actually very skeptic.

But as always, I love it when someone is trying to really shake existing foundations and think differently. To take something we already have, have vision how it could work better and really go for it.

I am backing them up and ordering one.

Metsämies 2015-10-16 05:15
Re: Solu - A new breed of computer
 
Linux is right bet.

"Soluja avaruudessa – ja linux!

Solun käyttöjärjestelmä on linux."

http://www.tivi.fi/Kaikki_uutiset/ta...laiset-6058214

delmar 2015-10-16 06:07
Re: Solu - A new breed of computer
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by t-b (Post 1485697)
OS doesn't seem to be open source and everything is stored in the cloud with monthly subscriptions. Retailprice €449 with 6 months of subscription and now €299 on Kickstarter.
Not impressed.
The idea di per se is not bad and interesting, but sorry, I'm not a big fan of cloud-computing and -storage.

Edít: And what's the cost of subscription after the includet period?

pichlo 2015-10-16 06:57
Re: Solu - A new breed of computer
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Boxeri (Post 1485699)
I love it when someone is trying to really shake existing foundations and think differently. To take something we already have, have vision how it could work better and really go for it.
How old are you, if you don't mind me asking? Because try as I might, I just cannot see anything shaking foundations:
  • A small, cube-shaped computer? Tick, seen dozens of those.
  • A thin client with no storage and all data in the "cloud"? Yawn. Back in the 1970s, those were called "terminals" connected to a "mainframe". In 1990s, they were called "network computers". Nowadays, the same idea is back again. Nothing is new, only the name.
  • A new company coming up with a lot of hype and hardly any details? Yeah, right, I haven't seen that one before!

So, please, pray tell me. What is so foundations-shaking about yet another one?


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