On Wed, 2008-04-09 at 09:00 -0600, Robin Laing wrote: > Konstantin Svist wrote: > > Da Rock wrote: > >> This may sound like a strange question, but is there a way to mute the > >> voice box of a UPS? I have a highly specialised application for one- I > >> need a mobile desktop pc (very cheap). I need to setup a pc for my > >> little girl so that she has music, video, and visualisations while she's > >> in her cot- which is mobile and moved from room to room. So I don't want > >> to shutdown the pc when in transit, and I certainly don't want any > >> shrieks when I unplug the power... > >> > >> > > > > > > They're usually called "laptops" :-) > > > > Some UPS models have a mute button, but you need to press it after you > > hear the alarm. > > Alternative is to open one up and disconnect the speaker wires. > > Best, of course, is to just get a cheap laptop > > > > > > > > > > I will second the comment on a laptop. You can get a decent laptop for > around the same price as all the hardware and software to mount a > computer, ups, speakers... > > The added benefit is total mobility. Now you can take the full setup in > a vehicle if you have to transport her to a different location. Or if > the need arises, a hospital (with added security). Yeah, actually the Eee PC from Asus would have been the best, BUT (big but) the unit didn't fit the requirement I needed unless the screen folded back 180 degrees. And I got the PC for around $350 anyway- hard to beat with a laptop. Mind you the whole setup will cost the same as a laptop once I'm done - PC, UPS, and a 7" touch screen monitor... Can't get that in a laptop anywhere.
