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A computer so small, it fits in a wall socket

U.K. firm Jade Integration has unveiled a computer so small, it fits into a wall socket and is powered via Ethernet. The Jack PC, a rival to the smallest PC in the world, can hook up to a standard monitor, keyboard, and mouse, and runs Windows CE, the stripped-down version of Windows often used in portable devices. It comes with up to 64 MB of flash memory and 128 megs of RAM, so don't expect to play Half-Life 2 on it, but it should be able to handle basic Internet functions decently. There's no word on pricing yet, but the device gets its official release on June 15th at the IT Works Show in Newcastle.
Jack PC: the wall socket PC, via Gizmodo
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By moonflash at 12:37 AM ON 06/24/07
I'm not sure whether this would be considered a computer in the actual sense of the word - but it does compute, even if it a glorified microchip. And it is smaller: http://www.picotux.com/.
By nugget at 11:52 AM ON 08/26/08
We ask of computers so many high-end apps that it's nice to be reminded of the easily solved need for a communications device. Webmail, news, etc could be easily done with this home friendly solution. Go!