We are proud to announce the immediate availability of TonidoPlug for ordering from our on-line store at https://store.tonido.com. Currently, TonidoPlug is available for ordering for US based customers for $99 + Shipping and Handling. We will start shipping to other countries shortly.
TonidoPlug Press Release:
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 12, 2009 –CodeLathe today announced TonidoPlug, a device based on the SheevaPlug™, powered by Marvell® Sheeva™ CPU technology. TonidoPlug is a tiny, low power, low cost home server that allows people to access their applications, files, photos, music, and media from anywhere. The TonidoPlug comes pre-installed with powerful Tonido applications — Torrent, Jukebox, Webshare, Workspace, Thots, Explorer, Photos, and Search. Additionally, the TonidoPlug can be extended by installing new applications from the Tonido application store, available at www.tonidoplug.com.
“Keeping true to Tonido’s mission — to empower customers in a connected world, TonidoPlug offers universal access to users’ favorite applications, files, music, photos, and media from anywhere without sacrificing privacy and ownership of their data,” said Madhan Kanagavel, Codelathe Chief Executive Officer. “As a result of our collaboration with Marvell, we are pleased to offer the TonidoPlug, which is a compelling alternative to cloud storage services and distributes inexpensive computing power to every home.”
The Marvell SheevaPlug is designed to enable high-performance, always on, always connected, and environmentally friendly computing that is readily available for developers and end-users. A Plug Computer is designed to draw so little power that it can be left on all of the time. Unlike other embedded devices in the home, it contains a gigahertz class processor designed to offer PC class performance. Plug Computing has been quickly expanding, bringing users new devices, services, and value-added applications, as well as delivering advanced avenues for network connectivity.
“We are delighted to work with CodeLathe to develop the TonidoPlug,” said Dr. Simon Milner, Vice President and General Manager of the Enterprise Business Unit, Consumer and Communications Business Group at Marvell Semiconductor. “The SheevaPlug is intended to offer a compelling solution to easily and rapidly implement software services targeted to consumers. In an era when people are more mobile than ever before, Plug Computing delivers a new level of connectivity that their lifestyle demands.”
For more information about the TonidoPlug, please visit the official Tonido Web Site: www.tonidoplug.com. The TonidoPlug will be available online for purchase in the U.S. and Canada in August 2009.
About CodeLathe
CodeLathe is a privately-held software startup based out of Dallas, Texas. The Company was founded in February, 2008 by a team of experienced software developers with expertise in cross-platform development, distributed systems, network security, massive-multiplayer game server development and more. CodeLathe strongly believes in open source and open platforms with a number of contributions and products released under such terms.
CodeLathe products and services include: Money Manager Ex – open source, cross platform personal finance manager available in 25 languages which has been downloaded more than a million times and Tonido — a peer-to-peer, personal web platform (available under open source and commercial license), custom software development based on open source technologies.
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August 21, 2009 at 11:34 am
When are you shipping to Canada?
August 21, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Shortly, hopefully in a few weeks.
August 22, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Interesting device. I am testing the software and looks very professional. I tried accessing my Tonido server from my Blackberry but it got nowhere. Anyway a lite BB client similar to Facebook client could be really useful. Something that would access the Thots and Workspace, maybe Photos and Jukebox, but this is not that important. Also some lite administration like creating groups, invitations and similar to that.
I wish great success.
August 28, 2009 at 12:19 pm
I was wondering how is this different from this device: http://www.pogoplug.com/index.html.
August 29, 2009 at 11:56 am
@Jose, PogoPlug vs TonidoPlug
The underlying hardware is the same. However, the installed software is completely different. While PogoPlug is currently limited to file sharing, we provide a variety of proven, powerful and extensible applications such as Torrent, JukeBox, Workspace, Photos, Search, Thots and more. This application list will grow and be more powerful in the future. Additionally, TonidoPlug converts any USB external hard drive into a NAS drive by just plugging it in.
Additionally, PogoPlug comes with 256 MB ram, TonidoPlug comes with 512 mb ram. PogoPlug has its own custom Linux. TonidoPlug uses standard ubuntu jaunty distribution.
TonidoPlug has auto samba share built-in. That helps you to enable network shares easily within home or small office setup.
One more important difference is, pogoplug traffic is routed through their servers. But with TonidoPlug you directly connect to your plug from outside. no third party server involved. For this to happen TonidoPlug requires port forwarding – pogoplug doesn’t.