Avoid GuruPlug
I own the GuruPlug Server Plus, and have had nothing but problems with it. It stopped acting as a wireless access point, so I had to buy the JTAG hardware to be able to get into the device and fix things.
Once I had things up and running, I found I can only transfer data wirelesses so long before it loses its wireless connection, and seems to have some data transfer errors. If I’m not transferring a lot of data, the wireless connection seems to be stable.
And it gets hot.
“GuruPlug Server Plus : don’t waste your money on it!” is a good overview of why to avoid this product.
“GuruPlug Server Plus Heat Problems” includes photos of various “solutions” of taking the device apart and bulking it up with a fan or heat sinks.
I’ve also read about problems with the SheevaPlug (GuruPlug’s predecessor) and its power supply.
Plug computers sound like a great idea, but the GuruPlug (and its 30 day warranty) are one to avoid.
April 22nd, 2011 at 12:58 am
If you have guruplug to sell, please contact me. I don’t have any issue with it, bought one, need another one for my school.
Thanks.
April 24th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
I’ll send you an e-mail. I also have the JTAG for it (since the GuruPlug bricked itself early on), so I would only sell them together.