Look at the specs. ALIX could really use an updated CPU like the Intel atom or a VIA CPU.

GuruPlug :
Power consumption 5watts of power.
CPU is over 1.2ghz
512mb o16bit DDR2 800MHz
esata support
2x Gb Ethernet
2x USB 2.0
1x Micro SD
built-in WiFi
Bluetooth
TDM chipset built into the board
expansion port

ALIX:
CPU 500mHz
128 to 256mb of Ram
USB
CF Card
10/100 Ethernet

ALIX specs in more detail.
http://www.netgate.com/product_info.php?cPath=60_83&products_id=516

Some links
http://hackaday.com/2010/02/08/guruplug-the-next-generation-of-sheevaplug/
http://www.globalscaletechnologies.com/t-guruplugdetails.aspx




Scott Ullrich wrote:


On Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 1:05 PM, Paul Mansfield <it-admin-pfse...@taptu.com <mailto:it-admin-pfse...@taptu.com>> wrote:

    I asked them if there was a UK distributor, and they responded
    promptly
    with
    http://www.newit.co.uk/shop/products.php?cat=11

    dual ethernet for less than £100 (US$150) seems quite a good deal.


For about the same price why not purchase an Alix board?

Just curious.

Scott




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