Dj 25 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 I recently got this great device i was lusting for a long long time... some of you know about it already... here it goes for the rest... MY PLUG : http://dheerajjotwani.dyndns.org:10001/ The TonidoPlug is a low-power home server that runs the open-source Tondio software that runs Linux and stays on 24/7. The TonidoPlug is powered by a 1.2GHz Sheeva ARM processor and at the heart of the Tonido stack is an Ubuntu Jaunty (Ubuntu 9.04) and shipping by default atop this Tonido stack are applications for torrents, photos, music, web sharing, a personal information manager, a private blog, search, and backup support. Other Tonido applications can also be easily installed. When a USB storage device is attached, the TonidoPlug additionally serves as a NAS. CodeLathe is the company behind the TonidoPlug that measures in at 4 x 2.5 x 2 inches. Beyond the 1.2GHz Sheeva ARM CPU there is 512MB of DDR2 memory and 512MB of flash storage. For connectivity there is USB 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet support. The official highlights from CodeLathe for this device include: - Energy efficient green device - Convert your USB drive to Network Attached Storage accessible as a networked drive - Access your TonidoPlug using own URL - Share and sync files, photos and music without uploading - Drag-and-Drop file and folder uploading to your TonidoPlug from Windows, Linux, OSX from remote locations via WebDAV - Listen to your MP3s from anywhere - Download Torrents to your USB drive from anywhere - Search and download your files - Manage your calendar, contacts, and tasks - Keep a personal blog, capture and store web snippets - Automatic or Manual Backup of all your computers to TonidoPlug - Stream media to the XBox 360 and PS3 - Access and share files using an iPhone-specific Tonido web app - Extend your TonidoPlug with new apps from Tonido App store The TonidoPlug itself is white and printed on the front is a small Tonido logo. On the left-side face of this Marvell ShevaPlug are two LED indicators for showing the system's status. On the bottom of the device is the Gigabit Ethernet connection along with the lone USB 2.0 connector. Removing the power connector so that the AC power cable could be used required a bit of force, but after that, it was easy to connect the power cable and easily set this ARM computer on a shelf. Setting up the TonidoPlug was very easy to do. After hooking it up and accessing www.tonidoplug.com/id showed plug on my network. from there on it was just a basic GUI based setup of a username and password. The Tonido software is very easy to configure, there is an app store for easily installing new components, and CodeLathe does allow you to SSH into the device (with root) support for additional configuring and tweaking atop the Ubuntu 9.04 software. The beauty is its simple out of the box functionality for the noobest of the noobs (me included). DEMO IN ACTION SCREENSHOTS (from product site) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ami1 237 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 ^^ WOW ! Dj, are you also into embedded programming/application development etc. ? I have a close friend who's company needs some help on app development on ARM boards (gumstix - with e-paper displays or rfid+gps etc.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dj 25 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 ^^^ The beauty is its simple out of the box functionality for the noobest of the noobs (me included). think you missed this last line from my opening post... i aint no programmer... just a tech glutten... i just love to experiment and abuse new toys... lol... this one is a catch though ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parin 857 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 This Gadget is simply WOW factor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greatest 55 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 ... Finally we have DJ luring us all into his technical yet great tech know-hows.... He is a gem of a person people.. The products that he vouches for are amazing.. one should really think of getting and start using them.. ofcourse u need to have a need for it... Saala bahut kharcha karvata hain yeh Dj.. ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dj 25 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) Edited July 21, 2010 by Dj Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
::Hitesh:: 1,763 Report post Posted July 21, 2010 @DJ tu nahi sudharega, naye naye dabbe khojate rahata hai !  this one is really WOW ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 (edited) WOW... Kitne ka pada? Edited July 22, 2010 by dkaile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HetalDP 947 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Send me the Another ONE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
::Hitesh:: 1,763 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 yesterday night had a peek in this device, really amazing!!! awesome !!! Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csmart 472 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 (edited) similar to pogoplug.. but seems good gadget.. benefit is if we can program it as its on linux... Edited July 22, 2010 by csmart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 817 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 (edited) WOW WOW: DJ thats Abs superb, can u confirm the rate for the device, also i have few queries: Can we host a database server or a website in it (went to site cant find it - think no but still) can we use a USB harddisk / flash for storage what happnes when power fails dose it reboots automatically, any clashes u faced --------------------- Right.... i are a gadget boy - have seen ur post for media player - TC Edited July 22, 2010 by Genius Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csmart 472 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 @genius i think it can be.. since its based on Linux, u should be able to.. any linux guys shud be able to do that.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashoksoft 83 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 is there a dummy guest preview ? a guest username and pw ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ami1 237 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 Can we host a database server or a website in it .... can we use a USB harddisk / flash for storage Yes, webserver & database server can be run (preferably something small like SQLite). Both of these run even on Palm PRE (light httpd & Mysql - see here) i've got them installed on mine. However, you can't have too many hits on the server - its more for 1-5 people accessing it. USB harddisk or flash drives also work (mentioned on the plug website. Check for USB HOST if buying some other ARM SBC like gumstix etc.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dj 25 Report post Posted July 22, 2010 trying to answer everyone one by one... similar to pogoplug.. but seems good gadget.. benefit is if we can program it as its on linux... yeah this is similar to the pogoplug in concept but pogoplug cannot be ssh and broken into to use the linux platform... defeating the whole purpose of being open source and expandable... at its heart, its purely a linux ubuntu box. you can do what you want with it WOW WOW: DJ thats Abs superb, can u confirm the rate for the device, also i have few queries: Can we host a database server or a website in it (went to site cant find it - think no but still) can we use a USB harddisk / flash for storage what happnes when power fails dose it reboots automatically, any clashes u faced --------------------- Right.... i are a gadget boy - have seen ur post for media player - TC from the bottom... yes the enitre root fs can be transferred to a usb host and the plug can be booted from there... you can attach a usb hub and attach multiple hdds and gadgets too... i am planning to setup the reliance netconnect usb modem to it... yes there is a tailor made installation available for purchase from the company which is a lamp image... as in you can make a site with database server run off the plug... more than one also if you want... something i wanna do in the near future. the device doesnt have an on or off switch... which ensures it remains on so long as there is power... it boots up without a hiccup after any power outage... perhaps the single most important reason for me to get this... it costed me 9k per unit landed in lucknow... got harrased at the local GPO and had to bribe them... is there a dummy guest preview ? a guest username and pw ? yes as a guest one can log in and share the media made available... you can even stream music but cant see the setup or webmin page... Can we host a database server or a website in it .... can we use a USB harddisk / flash for storage Yes, webserver & database server can be run (preferably something small like SQLite). Both of these run even on Palm PRE (light httpd & Mysql - see here) i've got them installed on mine. However, you can't have too many hits on the server - its more for 1-5 people accessing it. USB harddisk or flash drives also work (mentioned on the plug website. Check for USB HOST if buying some other ARM SBC like gumstix etc.) well there are plugs hosting forums and websites all from one plug... and without any issues... though i would be needing your help setting up a wordpress blog on this man... i am a complete novice with linux... but can apply my mind when shown the direction... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vishalmcp 8 Report post Posted July 23, 2010 its Simply amazing..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dj 25 Report post Posted July 23, 2010 yup... its pretty snazzy... gets the job done well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
