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Marvell SheevaPlug

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Marvell SheevaPlug Dan Saelinger

The SheevaPlug looks like a power adapter, but it’s actually a four-inch computer for Linux developers that’s as powerful as some budget desktops but sips a tenth of the power. Developers are using the platform to create a new wave of always-on, Web-connected gadgets, such as the Pogoplug, which gives you access to your external home hard drive from anywhere. Other available SheevaPlug-based devices let you remotely monitor your home energy consumption or watch Web video on an HDTV without having to hook up a full-blown computer. Upcoming plugs will incorporate faster processors, more memory and Wi-Fi to allow more-complicated tasks.
$100; marvell.com

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jcfiala
11/12/09 at 9:32 pm

Oh, wow. That's pretty dang small.

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A_Rock
11/13/09 at 9:40 pm

Sweet, and they'll keep getting smaller! Next stop, my brain!!!!

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QuadRobin
11/16/09 at 5:47 pm

QuadAxis recently announced the launch of its plug computing device product line and development platform, featuring the QuadPlug (based on the SheevaPlug) and QuadPC and running QuadMix, a pre-configured and pre-integrated open-source operating system.

QuadAxis’ products and services focus on low energy, low cost, high value and high performance solutions – it is the axis where ingenuity meets the future. For information about our products and services, please visit www.QuadAxis.com.

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hhadley
12/31/09 at 3:11 pm

I want one of these!

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