I remember looking at devices like this for converting pcs to linux based thin clients. Of couse those were like 64 MB units. :)

They chose the PATA interface as it is sturdy enough to hold the module in the slot. Just plug it in, add a Floppy molex connection and away you go.

Would this be like an extension to Intel's Turbo Memory then? I'm sure I remember seeing a 16GB Sandisk Robson module.... it'd be nice to see some 3rd parties offering compatible solutions too

Sustained Sequential Read Bandwidth:
38 MB/s
Sustained Sequential Write Bandwidth:
10 MB/s

The drive goes for under $33 in 100 part qty.

http://emwcs.avnet.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_-1_500201_500201_part_0_8370434

Because I wouldn't have a piece a crap like that for my own use!

You can install Linux on it. That'd be awesome. El cheapo web machine for daughter's use.