Globalscale Technologies announced a developer kit based on the silent D2Plug minicomputer

A shelf of miniature low-power computers has arrived. In early May, the company Globalscale Technologies has posted the announcement of the release of the D2Plug developer kit.
D2Plug is a logical continuation of the line of similar products of the company: DreamPlug, Guruplug, SheevaPlug. Devices of this series are distinguished by low power consumption, relatively high performance (PC-like), small dimensions, low noise level (though not in all models), the presence of many different interfaces, as well as the software used (for example, based on Linux).


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Globalscale Technologies products have been repeatedly mentioned on habrahabr.ru.
As in the form of angry posts, for example here:
Guru Plug Server Plus: don't waste money and nerves on it ,
interesting posts-teaser `s," a la I want myself such a thing, "such as these:
GuruPlug Server - a new version of an ultra-compact Linux server the size of a charger , DreamPlug is a PC for fans of miniature gadgets ,
or posts neutral emotional coloring, such as these:
Linux server in the form of a power supply ,
GuruPlug Server Plus Review ,
Making a console cable for GuruPlug / GuruPlug Plus .

Summing up, I would like to express the opinion that despite the fact that the company arrived hastily, releasing a “raw” product to the market (I’m talking about GuruPlug and problems with overheating), they certainly have potential and can expect competitive devices (especially in This is believed, given that there are almost no competitors).

D2Plug is positioned as a single software and hardware platform for computing, graphics processing and multimedia.
The characteristics claimed support of displays with a resolution of up to 1080p (1920 x 1080). The board integrates high-speed network interfaces, I / O interfaces using USB interfaces. OSS (OSS) is used as software, - Ubuntu Linux 10.04 is initially flashed.
High reliability is achieved by the absence of moving parts. The same equipment can be used both as a server and as a workstation.

The following are the specifications and photos of the D2Plug device.







Marvell® PXA510 System-On-Chip Motherboard

CPU
ARM v6 / v7 –compatible processor core, 800MHz
32KB L1 cache
512KB L2 cache

Memory
1GB DDR3
8GB eMMC Flash

Power supply
100-240V / 50-60Hz 19W
5V / 3.0A

I / O Interfaces
1 x Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps
2 x USB 2.0 Host port
1 x eSATAp - Powered eSATA and USB 2.0 Host combo port
1 x USB 2.0 Device port
1 x SD card slot
1 x HDMI Output port with CEC
1 x VGA Output port
1 x Audio Line OUT
1 x MIC IN
1 x S / PDIF optical out
Integrated 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 3.0

Developer Interfaces
Serial console interface via integrated UART-USB (PL2303) converter
8-pin JTAG connector

Software
U-Boot (on internal SPI NOR Flash)
Linux BSP 2.6.3x (on eMMC)
Ubuntu 10.04 rootfs (on eMMC)

Dimensions:
170mm x 82mm x 33mm

More information is available on the developer page:

The D2Plug page on the Globalscale Technologies website

At the moment, pre-orders are accepted. Delivery to end customers is scheduled for late June. For the order is currently only available US model, worth 249 dollars . And still, according to the good old tradition, the device is not sent to Russia.
(But in Ukraine you can make an order).

Applications of this device:

Cloud computing
Creating a media server for streaming
Digital data storage
Industrial Automation
Office automation
Security systems

It is emphasized that the device is focused on developers, and not on the average user.

And in the end - the video is available at:
D2Plug Video