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CherryPal Launches Cloud Computer

CherryPal Launches Cloud Computer

Techtree News Staff, Jul 21, 2008 1940 hrs IST

CherryPal launches energy efficient and affordable desktop computer that runs on two watts.

CherryPal, Inc., today launched its CherryPal cloud computer, touted to be the most energy efficient and affordable desktop computer available. CherryPal is a radical concept of a PC in that it has no moving parts, contains 80 percent fewer components, uses only two watts of power, and is highly secure.

Currently available at the CherryPal website for pre-orders at $249, the CherryPal requires no monthly subscription fee and has no other hidden costs.

CherryPal CEO, Max Seybold, has this to say about the radical concept, "Today's typical PC is based on a computing model created 25 years ago, before the Internet, web browsers and global warming. We have developed a new computing model that makes CherryPal the easiest to use, greenest, most affordable computer available today."
Consuming just two watts of power, as opposed to the 65 watts of power used by the average desktop machine, the CherryPal delivers a 97 percent decrease in energy consumption. In addition, it also uses 80 percent fewer components, dramatically reducing the amount of resources it takes to manufacture a PC. As there are no moving parts, the CherryPal desktop can last a decade or longer, eliminating the need to replace a computer every 2-to 3 years.

CherryPal HyperCloud Technology
CherryPal is the only company that provides a patent-pending combination of both hardware and software encryption, making it highly secure. The CherryPal also offers a patent-pending single software layer technology.

CherryPal is also the first company since Apple Computers to use a Power Architecture-based processor in a personal computer by employing the Freescale MPC5121e mobileGT processor. This chip allows for built-in graphics and audio processing, all while consuming only 400 MHz of power.

Specifications

  • Freescale's MPC5121e mobileGT processor, 800 MIPS (400 MHz) of processing

  • 256MB of DDR2 DRAM

  • 4GB NAND Flash-based solid state drive

  • WiFi 802.11b/g Wi-Fi

  • Two USB 2.0 ports

  • One 10/100 Ethernet with RJ-45 jack

  • One VGA DB-15 display out jack

  • Headphone stereo audio out 3.5mm jack

  • 9vDC 2.5mm10 watt AC-DC adapter power supply

  • 10.5 ounces

  • 1.3" high, 5.8" x 4.2" wide

  • 50 GB storage limit

  • OpenOffice.org office suite

  • iTunes

  • CherryPal-brand media player that supports all common files formats

  • CherryPal-branded instant messenger that supports all common IM programs


  • Source: Gizmodo

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    by dddddd, dddddddddd, on Aug 22, 2008 04:26 PM, Report abuse   Reply

    I like this technology very much.I want to know more details of CherryPal Cloud Computers.pls send more details to my mail ID

    by Jaseelu Rahiman, Calicut, on Aug 02, 2008 05:03 PM, Report abuse   Reply

    i think it is better if you increase your hdd memmory

    by saheer.pm, kannur,kerala, on Jul 22, 2008 01:35 PM, Report abuse   Reply

    I guess less is now more! Anyway, not a PC I'd buy immediately, but makers like CherryPal are at least trying hard at not being resource hogs beyond a point. I'm sure the not-too-distant future is going to throw up even better computers and computing facilities/utilities/abilities. Kudos to such pioneers and trendsetters!

    by patrickG, Kolkata, on Jul 22, 2008 11:04 AM, Report abuse   Reply

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