I purchased a couple of these to replace my PC based household
file/web/email/ftp/HA/fax/voice/NTP server and to reduce my 24x7
household power consumption.
http://www.pogoplug.com/home-en.html?
If you wait long enough Pogoplug v2's can be found on amazon for
$48ea.. (The price changes every week or so.. sometimes it goes up..
sometimes down+ free shipping.. wait for the right price..)..
http://www.amazon.com/Pogoplug-POGO-E02-Multimedia-Sharing-Device/dp/B0033WSDR4
1.2 Ghz ARM cpu with memory management, 256MB ram, 512MB flash.
4x USB 2.0 ports, 1x 10/100Mb/1Gb ethernet port. runs 2.6 linux..
Draws about 3.6 watts @ idle with ethernet connected @100Mb & 2Gb usb
flash. The single Internal logic board run's off of a single rail
+5V switching power supply, so it's fairly easy to convert into pure
DC unit or add in a small UPS/battery circuit.
Photo's of interior.
http://www.smallcloudbuilder.com/ha...engines-pogoplug-v2-reviewed?showall=&start=2
A fair bit of 3rd party linux activity is centered around this
product. I.E. Replace firmware.. boot your own customized Linux.
http://www.plugapps.com/index.php5?title=Main_Page
http://www.plugapps.com/index.php5?title=Getting_Started:_Pogoplug
Wayyy.. cooler than doing another Pic project..