The DreamPlug is an ultra small computer that plugs directly into a wall socket. This tiny computer is ideally suited for use as a web or media server, which is always On and always connected. Just plug it in and forget about it. Measuring at only 110mm x 69.5mm x 48.5mm, the DreamPlug comes jam packed with a 1.2GHz Marvell Sheeva processor, a 1GB of RAM, 2x Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, 2x USB 2.0 ports, 1x eSATA 2.0 port, 1x SD socket for user expansion, WiFi, and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR. The DreamPlug will be released later this month for $149. [Product Page]
The Imerge MS1 media server can store up to 6TB (8 hard drives in RAID) of media files. It means that you can store up to 1700 hours of video files. The MS1 features 1080p video playback over HDMI, an audiophile-grade audio board with Wolfson Delta-Sigma 24-bit DACs, and A/V ports. A server with a three terabyte disc array costs £13,098. [Product Page]
Sony will be dropping their multimedia server / NAS drives today in Japan. The VGF-HS1S features gigabit ethernet, DLNA compatibility, an integrated display, USB connectivity and a hidden multicard reader along with support for AVCHD, MPEG2, HDV, JPEG, BMP, PNG, WAV, MP3, ATRAC, AAC and WMA file formats. Look for the VGF-HS1 May 17th for ¥60,000 ($570) / ¥80,000 ($760) depending on capacity. [Impress]
