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The GuruPlug is a product of GlobalScale Technologies. So far there are two different versions (and a third one in development): the GuruPlug Server standard and the GuruPlug Server Plus. The third one is the GuruPlug Display.
GuruPlug Server standard
Take a look at the official GlobalScale website for detailed information
GuruPlug Server PlusIn addition to the standard version, the GuruPlug Server Plus has a second network interface and an eSata interface. The additional eSata interface can be used for high speed data transfer from an eSata hard drive or a storage solution like a DAS. With the additional network interface, the GuruPlug can be used as gateway between the homenetwork and the Internet or two other networks. Take a look at the official GlobalScale website for detailed information
GuruPlug DisplayThe thing which is missing on both, the GuruPlug Server Standard and the GuruPlug Server Plus is a display port. The GuruPlug Display comes with 4 USB-ports, one mini USB port and, the most important, an A/V HDMI port. Since this plugcomputer is not yet available, The GuruPlug Display is available now! I am very excited to see it's possibilities. GlobalScale advertises the device to "Serve up your video, pictures, and audio in High Definition" (source - not available any more). Since the hardware block diagram only shows the HDMI transmitter TDA9989 and the HDMI-port, I am wondering if it will be really possible to play HD-video. Maybe there will be a hardware decoder? Or does the TDA9989 provide hardware decoding? ...waiting for the answer ;) Take a look at the official GlobalScale website for detailed information |





