http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/ Engadget Comments for Conceptual UNI enables compartmentalized computing http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 6:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/I simply can not see a use for a system like this other than a form of art. If it was wireless, then it would have something as you could put components where you want them, but wireless networking, usb, and bluetooth all make that aspect moot as well.

I'd go for a mac mini or a Micro ATX based system as they do everything this does in much less space. Since I'm not going to upgrade, I'd rather have less of a foot print on my desk.]]>Aug 18th 2007 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 6:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/
But in reality, they would work much better in a usb daisy chain type of configuration, with maybe a custom connection that was fast.. You might be able to get away with usb2 speeds though, just like you can have external hard drives for storage (i assume think would have a hard drive for the os) and external dvd burners etc etc..

I love the concept though.]]>Aug 17th 2007 7:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 6:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/
Gotta catch 'em all!]]>Aug 17th 2007 6:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 6:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Great designers make visually beautiful things. However, the execution of drawing board to desktop isn’t their forte.
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And as the plugs are UK design I say the designer didn't think about that.]]>Aug 18th 2007 11:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/
The standard placement for wall sockets are often at shin level, if they were on the skirt then 99% of appliance wouldn't work because the ground would be obstructing the lead (look at the normal plug in the second picture).
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Oh and "UK Plugs Rule!" Yes, I am a plug fanboy]]>Aug 17th 2007 6:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/]]>Aug 17th 2007 8:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 6:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 6:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 8:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 18th 2007 12:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 18th 2007 7:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 6:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://oldcomputers.net/ibm-pcjr.html]]>Aug 17th 2007 6:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 18th 2007 10:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/
I'm seeing the central unit + Gigabit NIC unit + 4x HD enclosures containing 1TB drives set in RAID5 = one small central server for my home.]]>Aug 17th 2007 7:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 8:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 7:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/... back when it was called VMEbus.]]>Aug 17th 2007 7:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 7:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 7:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 8:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 11:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/
We need a USB 3. I've emailed intel to request it. If anyone has any better advice for me, let me know: ethana2@gmail.com]]>Aug 18th 2007 3:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 18th 2007 5:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 18th 2007 5:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 18th 2007 5:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 7:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 8:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 8:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 11:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 8:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 8:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 8:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 17th 2007 8:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/
the problem I see with this design is that to unplug something in the middle you have to disconnect a whole bunch of stuff. with things before more and more hot-swap friendly this is not a good limitation. And, where's the love for inductive power? who needs plugs at all!
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Oh the server needs access to a parallel port? Slap on the slice. It was very neat at the time.]]>Aug 18th 2007 6:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 18th 2007 8:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Aug 18th 2007 1:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/http://www.engadget.com/2007/08/17/conceptual-uni-enables-compartmentalized-computing/Right Function at the Right Place

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