Once Linux’s popularity rises and its multimedia capabilities are better extended and easier to use, we're starting to see more ARM-based computers competing for the low-end market against x86 systems. Such a computer is the Waysmall Silverlode Computer which is powered by a Texas Instruments Sitara AM3703 processor.
The Waysmall Silverlode Computer is targeting industrial applications, but can be used for a lot of tasks.
The processor powering it, is built by Texas Instruments and uses a classic ARM Cortex A8 architecture.
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On the connectivity side, the Waysmall Silverlode Computer is well endowed and comes with a HDMI (DVI-D) connector, an RJ45 LAN port, a USB host port, a USB outgoing port, a USB console port, the usual stereo audio jacks and a microSD card slot that’s accessible by removing a small panel.
The computer ships together with a 8GB microSD card, but larger cards can be used to augment the storage capacity.
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The performance might be modest, but it’s likely enough for browsing the Internet, office applications and enjoying some multimedia content.
You could set up a whole internet café with these things and get a considerably lower power bill considering the minuscule current consumption and the modest heat dissipation.
Integrating it into your car is another idea, but the reality is that possibilities are quite diverse.
Via: Gumstix Launches Fanless ARM Computer Powered by Ubuntu Linux
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