TG Daily Hardware:Marvell's Plug Computer: A tiny, discrete, fully functional 5 watt Linux server

**FEED** · 02-24-09, 05:04 PM

Marvell's Plug Computer: A tiny, discrete, fully functional 5 watt Linux server

Marvell announced today a new type of computer. It's about the size of an AC to DC converting wall outlet plug, but is really a full SoC with a 1200 MHz CPU, built-in 512 MB Flash, 512 MB DRAM, Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 support. It runs small versions of Linux, consumes about 5 watts max while allowing remote users (presumably those authorized by the owner) to access data stored on the device from remote locations including local intranets or...

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**CivilWars** · 02-24-09, 05:10 PM

Now this is cool. I didn't read, or understand, all of the article, but it is a $49 server that is roughly the size of a pack of cigarettes. Throw on a USB external drive, and you are in business.