Re: Question about Adding Compact Flash to the Actiontec DualPC Modem

On Thu, 2004-03-18 at 10:46, Bruce D. Lightner wrote:
> > It seems like a lot of work, what's your application?
> 
> Really not that much work for someone with my skill sets.
> 
> I mostly do stuff like this for fun...and because no one else is doing it.
> 
> Applications that pay always seem to follow!
> 
> In this case a friend of mine's company is using 1000's of copies of old
> embedded hardware costing tens of thousands of dollars per copy, that
> could be replaced by an Actiontec Dual PC modem with an internal Micro
> Drive (or maybe flash card)...all for probably for under $200 per copy.
> Plus it fits in the palm of your hand...and doesn't have a fan.
> 
> That kind of thing appeals to me...more as a joke than a business
> opportunity in this case.  Afterall, this stuff is so cheap, it's hard to
> imagine making much money selling it!  (Sound like the book business?)
> 
> I'm also sure there are lots of applications for something like that.  The
> only question, will someone like Actiontec make it for us first.
> 
> Besides, I think this box makes a great, cheap uClinux development target
> platform.  You can even buy it at Radio Shack!  Port the uClinux toolset
> to Cygwin and *everyone* (read the millions of Windows PC owners) can get
> involved!  And...they're all gonna' need your book! :-)


Thanks Bruce. I'm excited about the recent activity and especially excited about
hearing details on applications for the modem beyond a router. This one posting
shows a single individual with an application that could result in real volume
sales for Actiontec. Bruce said 1000s. There are countless applications for the
modem, even with its simple 8-bit interface. The size, power requirements, 
connectivity options, easy of use, make a great fit. Add an FPGA, storage, A/D,
D/A, relays, LCD panel, its a real development platform that you can buy at 
Radio Shack for $70. Keep up the great work and speak towards your apps with
volume numbers to show Actiontec that this could work. 

Craig


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