Plug computer, Plug PC [1] - an external device , often configured for use at home or in the office (for example, as a home server ) as a compact computer. It is characterized by high performance, low power consumption of the system on a chip , several I / O ports (e.g. USB ports ) and, as a rule, pre-installed by some kind of Linux distribution . Most versions do not have an input for connecting the display and are best suited as a media server with backup service , file sharing and remote access , and thus act as a bridge between protocols at home, for example, Digital Living Network Alliance ( DLNA), Server Message Block (SMB) and cloud services . However, there are Plug PCs that have an analog VGA monitor and / or HDMI connectors, which, along with several USB ports, have the ability to connect a display, keyboard and mouse, thus making them full-fledged alternatives to desktop computers and laptops , plus low power consumption.
The name "plug-in computer" (the word Eng. Plug can also be translated as "plug; plug") was given to them because of the small configuration of such devices: plug-in computers often have the form of an AC power adapter and can be connected directly to an outlet.
Plug PCs typically consume little power and are inexpensive. One manufacturer claims that its $ 119 Plug PC consumes 1.2 watts . [2]
History
A number of other devices of this type began to appear in 2009 at the Consumer Electronics Show .
- On January 6, 2009, released a device called CloudPlug, which provides online backup to local drives and has a file sharing service [3] . In addition, the device converts any external USB hard drive into the memory of a device connected to the network [4] [5] .
- January 7, 2009 Cloud Engines introduced Pogoplug - [6] [7] [8] [9] .
- On January 8, 2009, Axentra announced the release of the HipServ platform [10] .
- February 23, 2009 Marvell Technology Group announces plans to build a mini-industry [ specify ] connected computers [11] [12] .
- On August 19, 2009, CodeLathe announced the availability of its TonidoPlug network access server [13] .
- On November 13, 2009, QuadAxis launched its Plug-PC product line and development platform, announcing QuadPlug and QuadPC based on the Linux-based QuadMix operating system [14] .
- On January 5, 2010, announced its IConnect network access server [15] .
- On January 7, 2010, Pbxnsip launched its sipJack plug-in computer running the Pbxnsip IP communications platform [16] .
Notes
- ↑ Liliputer: computer microfauna in your outlet . Computerra
- ↑ "Tonidoplug 2 technical specifications" (Archived copy) . Original Archived on April 5, 2012.
- ↑ "CTERA Networks Launches, Introduces Cloud Attached Storage" (Press release). Ctera networks
- ↑ Nelson, Fritz (January 11, 2009). CTERA at CES: USB as NAS and Cloud Backup (YouTube) . TechWebTV
- ↑ Lawson, Stephen (January 6, 2009). Startup Ctera will offer cloud storage through carriers Archived March 3, 2009. . Network World .
- ↑ Clark, Don; Christopher Lawton (January 8, 2009). "Gadgets for Leaner Times . " The Wall Street Journal .
- ↑ Needleman, Rafe (January 7, 2009). "Pogoplug puts any hard drive on the Internet . " The New York Times .
- ↑ Lester, Dave (January 12, 2009). "Consumer electronics: Take a peek at geek chic . " The denver post
- ↑ Pogoplug brings easy file sharing to your home network Archived January 16, 2009 on Wayback Machine . Fast Company.
- ↑ “Axentra Announces HipServ 2.0 for PlugTop Computing” (link unavailable) (PDF) (Press release). Axentra
- ↑ Clark, Don (February 23, 2009). "Marvell Bets on Plug Computers . " The wall street journal
- ↑ "Marvell Introduces Plug Computing ─ High-Performance, Low-Power, Exceptionally Small Computer for Managing and Storing Digital Media Assets" (Press release). Marvell technology group
- ↑ "CodeLathe introduces TonidoPlug . " Codelathe
- ↑ “QuadAxis Launches Plug Computers” . Quadaxis
- ↑ “Iomega's New iConnect Wireless Data Station: Share Files, Manage Torrents, Access Your Data Remotely, Backup Your PC and Mac And Much More for Only $ 99” Archived December 4, 2010. . Iomega
- ↑ “pbxnsip Demonstrate Sheeva Plug compatibility” Archived on January 24, 2010. . pbxnsip
Links
- Plug computers on Wikimedia Commons