Nice feature list from salsacz. Is this for a publication? I've posted it to our discussion group to fill out the answers. A lot of it is in the road map and then some. Inflation is most definitely not in any plans. Mesh networking is my preferred app but farther down the road than some of the other things.
The coinbox has done well in testing, and we'll be launching it this month. Below is a preview. It is stackable as well as wall mountable. Below is a preview.
BenefitsMaintains the full blockchain stored inside the device
Runs the “Satoshi” open source client (Bitcoin Core)
Can serve as a trusted node for phones, tablets, and PCs running lite clients
Can be used as a local blockchain database for advanced blockchain applications
Lower cost than 1 year of a VPS service
Always on 24/7/365
Low Power Consumption: Uses less than 10 watts of power
Features120 GB storage will support bitcoin blockchain for years
Preloaded with full blockchain
Power Consumption is less than 10 watts
Access blockchain data via bitcoind or bitcoin-cli RPC interface
Browser interface allows the wallets to be controlled from standard PCs and mobile devices
Access to the wallet is strictly limited to PCs and devices you have pre-authorized
Retail ProductPrice: $139
Includes:
Node Server device
Power Adapter
Ethernet Cable
120 GB built-in storage
Technical Specs2 core ARM processor 1.5GHz
1 GB RAM
120 GB HDD
Gigabit Ethernet port
2x USB Port
5 vdc 2.0A