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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Need a Geeky Project This Holiday Season?

Posted by Hooch Tan in "Digital Home News" @ 10:00 AM

http://www.plugcomputer.org/

"A plug computer is a tiny, low power server, intended to provide network-based services within the home. It is an always-on system, and can serve data and applications to computing devices within the home. It can also be a bridge between home computing devices and Internet-based services."

The PlugComputer has been around for a while and in that time, the community that has sprung up around the wall wart sized device has been busy. The typical applications have been built for it such as acting as a web server or a NAS. In fact, the PogoPlug is based on the SheevaPlug design. Among the more interesting applications that have been developed is a custom Twitter client and automotive tracking software. Aside from commercial solutions, it looks like the PlugComputer speaks to your inner geek and makes for an excellent weekend project.


Thursday, March 18, 2010

Slate Tablets Just Keep Getting Cheaper

Posted by Hooch Tan in "Digital Home News" @ 04:30 PM

http://www.linuxfordevices.com/c/a/...s/Marvell-Moby/

"If priced at just $100, the Moby will presumably feature conventional LCD technology, not an E Ink display. However, Marvell says downloadable textbooks for the Moby could sell for a fraction of bound versions, adding that the device should also help children from being injured by toting overweight backpacks. "

A teardown of the venerable iPad estimates the hardware costs at around $275. By comparison, Marvell seems intent on being able to sell a tablet for $100. The question will be just how well the Moby will perform in comparison to other tablets. It will offer Android and Windows CE support and claims support for a wealth of other components we expect in this increasingly mobile world. While I think the iPad will offer a lot, this kind of slate tablet interests me much more as the price definitely makes it an impulse buy, and makes computing even more accessible.


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