The open source community is transitioning to create advanced Web-centric consumer devices using high profile open source based distributions and a wide range of high-performance, low-power ARM(R)-based SoCs.

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The High Power AC Wi-Fi Adapter adds long range 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity to Windows or Mac Ultrabooks, laptops and desktops.

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It first shipped with Tegra 3 and delivers a great range of very high performance and low power.

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These charging stations have extremely high power capability, which allows for 180 miles of range to be injected into a Tesla car in about 30 minutes.

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He also speculated about what control device might be included in various Steambox setups (the systems are said to range in power and price, from low to very high).

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The TX-NR807 has seven powerful 135-watts-per-channel Onkyo WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) amplifier sections for high output and low distortion, offering a dynamic power rating of 300 watts into 3 ohms.

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In an interview, Lesser told me he believes Power REIT will be able to obtain bank financing for the property at an interest rate in the high 5% range.

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The folks at Tesla tell me that the new Model S sedan, coming out in mid-2012, will have as much as 320 miles of range and can accept a 30 minute quick charge (50 percent of the total) from a high power charging station.

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