The Utilite is Mighty but No Bigger Than a Wireless Router
Michael Hemsworth — July 24, 2013 — Tech
References: utilite-computer & coolthings
At first glance, the Utilite computer looks like nothing more than a wireless router, but inside the tiny frame is a richly featured PC that will be able to serve users with a high level of processing power. Starting at just $99, the Utilite is an ARM-based computer that can be fitted with an A9 Cortex processor with a single, double or quad core to give the maximum amount of power required.
A 512GB solid-state drive and 4GB of RAM means that the Utilite is ready to roll, but that's not all; the exterior features all the ports a modern user will need including four USB slots, one microUSB and a microSD card capable of supporting up to a 128GB card. Match that with Wifi and Bluetooth 3.0 capabilities and the Utilite will give standard desktops a run for their money.
A 512GB solid-state drive and 4GB of RAM means that the Utilite is ready to roll, but that's not all; the exterior features all the ports a modern user will need including four USB slots, one microUSB and a microSD card capable of supporting up to a 128GB card. Match that with Wifi and Bluetooth 3.0 capabilities and the Utilite will give standard desktops a run for their money.
Trend Themes
1. Micro Computers - The Utilite computer is a powerful, full-featured PC that is compact and portable, presenting opportunities for greater mobility and convenience.
2. Arm-based Computing - The ARM-based processor and compact size of the Utilite offer a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of embedded systems and the internet of things.
3. Minimalist Computing - The Utilite computer's small size and low power consumption offer opportunities for creating more energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly computer systems.
Industry Implications
1. Computer Hardware - The Utilite computer presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for computer hardware manufacturers seeking to create smaller, more efficient, and more powerful devices.
2. Emerging Technologies - The Utilite computer's ARM-based architecture and compact size make it a good fit for emerging technologies such as the internet of things, leading to disruptive innovation in this field.
3. Consumer Electronics - The Utilite computer's small size and low power consumption make it an ideal candidate for innovative, portable consumer electronics such as smart home devices and wearable technology.
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