The Raspberry Pi isn’t the only mini computer that you can turn into a cheap laptop by connecting a Motorola Lapdock. Motorola’s laptop docking station may have been designed for select Android smartphones, but with the proper adapters you can also use the Lapdock as a keyboard, touchpad, display, and power supply for the MK802 […]
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Gooseberry developer boards: £40 alternative to the Raspberry Pi
The Gooseberry is a tiny computer board with an Allwinner A10 ARM Cortex-A8 processor, Mali 400 graphics, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of storage, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, a microSD card slot, mini HDMI and mini USB ports, as well as a headphone jack. A small number of Gooseberry boards will go on sale this week for £40, or […]
CX-01 is a $53 Android 4.0 PC on a stick
The CX-01 is a USB thumb-drive sized device designed to let you run Android apps on a TV. At one end of the stick there’s an HDMI adapter which lets you plug the device directly into an HDTV. There’s also a full-sized USB port for a keyboard or mouse, and a microUSB port for charging […]
Ubuntu 12.04 (and Lubuntu 12.04) images for the MK802 mini PC
Just in case you had any doubt that the MK802 $74 PC-on-a-stick was a versatile computer, the folks at Miniand Tech have compiled several versions of Ubuntu 12.04 Linux that can run on the little computer. We’ve already demonstrated that the MK802 can handle Android 4.0 (which it ships with), Puppy Linux, and Ubuntu 10.04. […]
VIA APC $49 computer up for pre-order, ships in July
The APC is a tiny computer system that sells for $49, and which should be capable of running Android, Linux, and other operating systems (but not Windows 7). It ships with Google Android 2.3. First introduced last month, VIA Technologies is now taking pre-orders for the APC and plans to start shipping the little computer […]
Intel’s Next Unit of Computing mini-PC could hit retail for $400
Intel recently unveiled a new reference design for a palm-sized mini computer with an Intel Core i3 processor. The company’s Next Unit of Computing (NUC) platform was originally designed for niche markets such as digital signage and kiosks. But in case you hadn’t noticed, mini PCs are generating a lot of interest these days — […]
Geniatech Enjoy TV Stick ATV100: Android PC on a stick with ARM Cortex-A9
Chinese equipment maker plans to launch a new USB thumb-drive sized computer, or internet TV accessory called the Enjoy Stick ATV100 by the end of the month. Charbax from ARMDevices.net got a sneak peek at the Computex trade show in Taiwan last week. At first glance, the ATV100 looks a lot like the MK802 Mini […]
How to run Ubuntu Linux on the MK802 $74 PC-on-a-stick
The MK802 is a tiny PC that looks like a USB thumb drive. While it ships with Google Android 4.0, it’s actually pretty easy to convince it to run an alternate operating system. In fact, if you have a properly prepared microSD card, all you need to do is insert the memory card, turn on […]
Pocket TV USB stick turns a TV into an Android-powered PC
There’s no shortage of miniature computers with ARM-based processors and relatively low price tags these days. I’ve been testing the MK802 $74 Android 4.0 PC on a stick for the last few days, and while it’s certainly no powerhouse, it’s a surprisingly versatile little device. The Raspberry Pi is a $35 PC designed for education. […]
MK802 $74 Android PC as a remote control for Windows apps, games
The MK802 is a $74 mini PC running Google Android 4.0. But that doesn’t mean you can’t use it to play console video games or run Windows apps… kind of. One of the first things people asked me after I posted a few videos of the MK802 in action was whether you could use remote […]
AMD LiveBox Mini PC prototype plugs right into a wall jack
AMD has unveiled a low power, small form factor desktop computer that you can easily hold in one hand. If you get tired of holding the AMD LiveBox though, you can just plug it right into an outlet. There’s a two-prong power connector built right into the case, no cables required. The AMD LiveBox is […]
Communication Technology unveils Detsel-01 Mini PC with Atom CPU
Chinese device maker Communication Technology has introduced a new mini-computer called the MiniPC Detsel-01. It’s basically a desktop computer or set-top-box that fits in the palm of your hand. Unlike some mini PCs we’ve seen lately, this one has an x86 processor. While it’s a low power Intel Atom processor designed for embedded systems, theoretically it […]