[Noisebridge-discuss] [Fwd: $100 wallwart linux computer]

[Michael Shiloh]

a friend turned me on to this. seems incredibly cool, and i'm surprised 
the linux lists aren't lighting up. perhaps i'm missing some huge flaw.

anyone have any insight?


Interfaces seem to be Gigabit Ethernet and USB, host and device.



Marvell Semiconductor is shipping a hardware/software development kit 
suitable for always-on home automation devices and service gateways. 
Resembling a "wall-wart" power adapter, the SheevaPlug draws 5 Watts, 
comes with Linux, and boasts completely open hardware and software 
designs, Marvell says.

In typical use, the SheevaPlug draws about as much power as a 
night-light. Yet, with 512MB each of RAM and Flash, and a 1.2GHz CPU, 
the unobtrusive device approaches the computing power found in the 
servers of only a decade ago.

Furthermore, the platform is available in single quantities, and is 
priced within reach of students, hobbyists, and tinkerers. Its hardware 
design is completely open -- everything from schematics to Gerber files 
will be available on a website, Marvell said. For those that do wish to 
build products on the platform, volume pricing could fall to $50, 
Marvell expects.

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS9634061300.html
http://www.marvell.com/products/embedded_processors/developer/kirkwood/sheevaplug.jsp