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I think there's "something" here. To summarize the answers to the question I've seen so far: 1. File/print server. Very real use-case. 2. Control motors, devi
by lecha 17y ago
I think there's "something" here. To summarize the answers to the question I've seen so far:
1. File/print server. Very real use-case.
2. Control motors, device controllers around the home that can be connected via USB.
What if a 40$ computer had wi-fi connectivity? What if one couples it with wi-fi sensors such as http://www.aginova.com http://www.aginova.com sells and wi-fi enabled device controllers. What kind of apps one can build given such as combination?
Now, first one is obvious and clearly valuable use-case. What about the second one?
- cdr 17y agoYou can get an Asus router with a USB port for $45. Don't think I'd pay $40 for the USB port minus the router.
- joshu 17y agoWell, the Sheevaplug probably has a much higher-end CPU. And an SD card slot. And a bunch more ram. And so on.
- joshu 17y agoSadly I suspect the aginova parts are much more expensive. (As an aside, I was trying to buy some of these for a project, but all the site has is "get a quote" and not "buy now" -- argh)