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New Computer Powered By PoE

Posted by Zonk on from the it's-everywhere dept.

BlakeCaldwell writes "BBC News is reporting about a new PC that's powered via a network cable rather than through a wall socket. The computer only requires 12 watts, lower than the upper limit of 15.4 watts that power over ethernet (PoE) can supply. FTA: 'PoE could end up being a universal power supply system as the cables and connectors for it are the same all over the world. By contrast power sockets and plugs differ by country.'"

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  1. Whoa... by TheSpoom · · Score: 4, Funny

    Was I the only one who saw that as powered by Pieces of Eight? That must be one expensive computer... but at least it recognizes that most people will use it for piracy.

    (Damn, I play Puzzle Pirates way too much. And yes, I know the answer to my question was yes.)

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  2. Powered by PoE? by utexaspunk · · Score: 4, Funny

    I wonder which will work better- The Telltale Heart, or The Raven? Maybe The Cask of Amontillado?

  3. Dr Strangelove, is that you? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    PoE = Peace on Earth. Purity of Essence.

    1. Re:Dr Strangelove, is that you? by Shelrem · · Score: 4, Funny

      I first became aware of it, Mandrake, during the physical act of love. Yes, a profound sense of fatigue... a feeling of emptiness followed. Luckily I was able to interpret these feelings correctly. Loss of essence.

      I can assure you it has not recurred, Mandrake. Women sense my power and they seek the life essence. I do not avoid women, Mandrake, but I do deny them my essence.

  4. Unlikely... by bodfa · · Score: 4, Funny

    FTA: 'PoE could end up being a universal power supply system as the cables and connectors for it are the same all over the world. By contrast power sockets and plugs differ by country.'"

    This seems to fit somewhere along the lines of IPV6 and enough ip addresses for your toaster to be ip enabled. Yea... No toast today, the network is down.

  5. In the future... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    So in the future everyone will be getting their power from ethernet cables and their connectivity through power lines?

    1. Re:In the future... by gosand · · Score: 5, Funny
      So in the future everyone will be getting their power from ethernet cables and their connectivity through power lines?

      Only in Soviet Russia.

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  6. Description by Spy+der+Mann · · Score: 4, Funny

    (In case it gets /.'ed)
    Here's a layout of the keyboard used by this low-power computer:

    789+-
    456*/
    123 =
    0.C CE
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