A plug computer is an external device that is often equipped for use as a small computer in the home or office. It is a high-powered, low-power system-on-chip processor that runs many I / O ports and usually Linux distributions. Most versions do not have the display connection and media servers are useful for use for back up services, file sharing, and remote access. So it acts as the connector between Home Protocol ( DLNA and SMB ) and cloud based service. VGA monitors and HDMI embedded plug-in computers are available so that many USB ports, which allow display, keyboard and mouse access, which makes it a perfect, low power user desktop and notebook alternative.
The name "plug-in" comes for its small size and decoration. The plug-in computer is stored in an AC adapter plug or AC adapter.
It usually costs very little electricity and less expensive. A manufacturer claims that a $ 119 USD plug-in computer uses 1.2 watt power and costs only $ 2 a year.