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OvRiDe
02-26-2009, 03:43 PM
Saw this on Hack-a-Day.

http://hackadaycom.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/plugserv.jpg?w=450&h=244

http://hackaday.com/2009/02/25/sheevaplug-tiny-linux-server/

This could add some very interesting options in the modding world.
SXRguyinMA
02-26-2009, 04:23 PM
that could have a lot of fun uses :up:
Luke122
02-26-2009, 04:35 PM
Brilliant.. I'm thinking of a hundred uses for this already.

Attach a HDD enclosure, and use it as a media server.
Run it as a headless torrent box.
Integrate it into an X10 automation system.
Linux Firewall!
etc etc etc
PartyLikeARockstar
02-26-2009, 04:52 PM
nice find. + rep.
OvRiDe
02-26-2009, 08:53 PM
Here is the direct link to the information about them...

http://linuxdevices.com/news/NS9634061300.html

I am with Luke.. there are a TON of things you can do with them..

What about chopping one up and using it as a controller in a mod.. SWEET!
Datech
02-26-2009, 10:57 PM
I finally had to thumb down that product on StumbleUpon because I was hitting news reports about it twice an hour. A lot of these products will continue to pop up, and they aren't new (but certainly cool!!).

Here is my favorite: http://www.chippc.com/thin-clients/jack-pc/
Drum Thumper
02-26-2009, 10:59 PM
I think I just found my new media PC...
OvRiDe
02-26-2009, 11:33 PM
I finally had to thumb down that product on StumbleUpon because I was hitting news reports about it twice an hour. A lot of these products will continue to pop up, and they aren't new (but certainly cool!!).

Here is my favorite: http://www.chippc.com/thin-clients/jack-pc/

This is true.. I have been following units like this for a while. But like the Jack-pc the price/performance ($300+) factor has never really been in the favor of using one. It was more of a niche market that had to have the spcialized foot print, who would pay the premium for a unit as such. This unit really caught my attention since it could work out to be sub 100 or as they projected aprox $50.

Now we are talking worth it!! Now where the hell is my flying car! :P
Luke122
02-27-2009, 01:19 AM
Now where the hell is my flying car! :P

Parked next to my fusion reactor.
p0Pe
02-27-2009, 05:54 AM
Parked next to my fusion reactor.

wich still, is in my cave... come and get it sucker;P

http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14660&page=2
EspoNation
02-27-2009, 11:30 AM
that thing is sweet. imagine the possibilities with that. you are all right, firewalls, media centers... i want 3.