My colleague Brian Caulfield points out to me that Intel already offers similar functionality for PCs via its vPro technology, which is built into PC hardware.

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With a new, sleeker design, the Solo 21 also gets some serious performance upgrades with Intel's 3rd Generation Core technology, fast mSATA solutions from Crucial, and optional vPro technology for enterprise customers looking for a manageable solution.

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