PC in a Wall Socket
http://blog.scifi.com/tech/archives/2006/06/01/a_computer_so_s.html
U.K. firm Jade Integration has unveiled a computer so small, it fits into a wall socket and is powered via Ethernet. The Jack PC, a rival to the smallest PC in the world, can hook up to a standard monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and runs Windows CE, the stripped-down version of Windows often used in portable devices. It comes with up to 64 MB of flash memory and 128 megs of RAM, so don't expect to play Half-Life 2 on it, but it should be able to handle basic Internet functions decently. There's no word on pricing yet, but the device gets its official release on June 15th at the IT Works Show in Newcastle. â€â€
Neat!
Of course it sounds like it'd be extremely susceptible to power spikes.
Verileah
18 years ago
Interesting - I'm wondering where that would be the most useful (in a way that something else wouldn't be -equally- good for the job). Also, I have to agree that power surges would be a problem.
Mileron
18 years ago
Bed and Breakfasts, or hotels/motels, or generally places where large or full-sized or laptop PCs would be cost-prohibitive to maintain and purchase.
Wouldn't mind putting one in my sister's room either. She has NO room left at all.
Verileah;82205
Interesting - I'm wondering where that would be the most useful (in a way that something else wouldn't be -equally- good for the job). Also, I have to agree that power surges would be a problem.
Bed and Breakfasts, or hotels/motels, or generally places where large or full-sized or laptop PCs would be cost-prohibitive to maintain and purchase.
Wouldn't mind putting one in my sister's room either. She has NO room left at all.