The Raspberry Pi is a cheap, small, low-power single-board computer that can run Linux-based software and which developers and hobbyists have used to create home media centers, handheld game consoles, robots, and more. But if the credit card-sized Raspberry Pi is too big for you, there’s a new game in town: The Hardkernel ODROID-W is […]
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Freakbox is an Android box from the devs at FreakTab
A group of developers from the FreakTab community have decided that developing custom ROMs for existing Android phones, tablets and TV boxes isn’t enough. So they’ve decided to launch their own hardware. The team plans to begin selling the Freakbox soon for $149. It’s a set-top-box with a Rockchip RK3188 quad-core processor, 32GB of storage, […]
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Probox2 EX Android box is designed for video, gaming,
Google will take another crack at the living room this fall with the launch of Android TV, a new version of Android for smart TVs and TV boxes. But Chinese device makers aren’t waiting for Android TV. They’ve been offering small, cheap TV boxes running Android for a few years. These boxes typically have the same […]
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VolksPC mini PC run Android and Debian Linux simultaneously
Tiny, low-powered PCs with ARM-based processors like the MK802 or Tronsmart Vega S89Â usually ship with Android software that lets you stream videos, play games, or surf the web on a TV. But many of these little devices can also run other Linux-based operating systems such as Ubuntu, Debian, or Fedora. Now the folks at VolksPC […]
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Next-gen, faster Raspberry Pi probably coming around 2017
The Raspberry Pi Foundation launched an updated version of their tiny single-board computer this week. The $35 Raspberry Pi Model B+Â has more USB ports and more GPIO pins than its predecessor, as well as a few other tweaks: but it doesn’t have a faster processor or more memory. It’s been more than 2 years since […]
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Meet the Raspberry Pi Model B+ $35 single board computer
The Raspberry Pi Foundation shipped its first $35 single board computer over 2 years ago. Now the team has updated the hardware with a new model sporting new features and the same low price. Meet the Raspberry Pi Model B+. You can buy the Model B+ from Element14 or RS Components. The new model has […]
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Is a Raspberry Pi Model B+ with 4 USB ports on the way?
It’s been more than two years since the first Raspberry Pi mini-computer shipped. And while the developers have released a new Compute Module and a few accessories, the basic design of the Raspberry Pi hasn’t changed much. Update: It’s official. The Raspberry Pi Model B+ is a revised version of the original Model B with […]
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Now it’s easier to boot Linux on an RK3188 Mini PC (with a microSD card)
Want to run Android apps on your TV but don’t want to wait for the official Android TV launch? No problem — Chinese companies have been offering pocket-sized sticks with HDMI ports and ARM processors that lets you run Android on a TV for the past few years. But for just about as long as […]
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SolidRun’s HummingBoard credit card-sized computer launches for $45 and up
SolidRun is now taking orders for its tiny, ARM-powered HummingBoard computer. The system looks a bit like a Raspberry Pi single-board computer, but it has a faster processor and comes in 3 different configurations. The HummingBoard sells for between $45 and $100 and it’s available for pre-order from the SolidRun website. The entry-level HummingBoard-i1 features […]
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Giada introduces I39 mini-desktop with Celeron J1900
Small form-factor PC maker Giada has introduced a new compact desktop computer with an Intel Celeron J1900 quad-core Bay Trail processor and a case that measures just 7.5″ x 6.1″ x 1″. The Giada I39 is a desktop that’s thinner than many laptop computers. The system has 2GB of RAM, a 500GB, 2.5 inch hard […]