[OZAPRS] APRS computer power consumption

Ray Wells vk2tv at exemail.com.au
Mon Dec 13 14:02:16 EST 2010


SheevaPlugs did get a mention a year or so back when they first started 
to appear.

There's some youtube videos available

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xClCWZ9Nv0A

Ray vk2tv

On 13/12/10 10:55, Steve wrote:
>
> I've been following the power thread and can't remember if anyone's 
> mentioned all those devices that use the Marvell ARM chipset.
> SheevaPLugs, Beagle Boards, Dockstar devices - and many more. All draw 
> under 5w of power and have "laptop class" performance. Bonus is that 
> they'll only run Linux too (ok, maybe the ARM port of CE as well, but 
> how yucky is that!)
>
> I've got a few and they are fantastic. ARM is now my favourite 
> processor ;-)
>
> Steve (VK2ZSZ)
>
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