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Posted: **Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:40 pm**

http://www.linutop.com/linutop2/index.en.html

If you're after a really, really low power, small footprint, generally inoffensive desktop solution, you probably can't do better than the new Linutop 2. This miniscule, Xubuntu-based system runs on top of a 500MHz AMD Geode CPU, packs in 512MB of RAM, and 1GB of flash memory, you know, for applications and stuff. Of course, the draw here isn't massive specs, but rather a tiny drain on energy, and a simple, cheap solution for people with basic computing needs. Amazingly, the Linutop 2 uses only 8 watts of power, and weighs a feather-light 20 ounces. The miniture box also has four USB ports, an ethernet jack, audio outs, and comes bundled with open source gems like AbiWord, Open Office, and your good buddy, Firefox. The little guy starts shipping on February 26th for 280, or about $412. (source engadget)

// Erik (binkey.nl)

Posted: **Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:51 pm**

it's little device...price is big.
For the same price you can have the Asus EEE
Not sure what the power usage of the Asus is.

Posted: **Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:02 pm**

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by snelvuur
 The little guy starts shipping on February 26th for 280, or about $412.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Not to me it doesn't; That's a lot of money for so little processing power. Unfortunately there aren't any affordable alternatives. Or are there?

Posted: **Thu Feb 21, 2008 5:33 pm**

http://www.cer.com/
@Littlebit still waiting for the testing device

Posted: **Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:14 am**

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Not to me it doesn't; Unfortunately there aren't any affordable alternatives. Or are there?
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
For a mini embedded linux server check http://www.cer.nl/pages/homepage/art_more.php?art_id=41
End user price is currently E 269,- excl. VAT.

PS
I believe it should even be easy to install Win+HomeSeer on such a server.

With best domotica regards,

Posted: **Tue Feb 26, 2008 7:09 am**

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Chak
 http://www.cer.com/
@Littlebit still waiting for the testing device
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">Same goes for me, still waiting for a version with windows on it [:(]

Posted: **Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:08 pm**

Since we're all private people here, prices should be specified including VAT: 321,46 Euro.

It's a solid looking device and 3 Watts of power is hard to beat, though I wonder if this claim can actually be met at the 240v side. Still I think it's a bit expensive for hobbyist and targeted to automation companies who don't produce large enough volumes to develop their own platform.

For my 300 Euro I'd rather buy an Asus EEE pc becuase it's better equiped to meet my needs:
http://www.komplett.nl/k/ki.aspx?sku=346127
Or I'd spend 349 on a version with 4GiB of internal storage:
http://www.komplett.nl/k/ki.aspx?sku=344101

Though I can imagine the EEE pc is not suitable to build into a city bus, informations point at bus stops and industrial applications. The CER device probably is suitable for all of these.
Suitability isn't just a matter of technical parameters, but one of price too. To each their own I suppose.

Posted: **Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:46 pm**

ASUS plans to introduce second-generation Eee PCs in April 2008, featuring Intels Merom processors. The new design will reduce power consumption by 36%, from 11 W TDP to 7 W TDP. ASUS may also remove the fan to further reduce power consumption and noise.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASUS_Eee_PC