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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. 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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