There’s no shortage of single-board computers aimed at developers, but the Firefly-RK3399 is the first to utilize Rockchip’s RK3399 hexa-core processor with two ARM Cortex-A72 and four ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores. The makers of the Firefly-RK3399 board plan to begin shipping the system in March, assuming they raise at least $50,000 through a Kickstarter campaign. […]
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Rockchip RK3399 hexa-core chip coming soon to tablets, VR headsets and more
Rockchip’s RK3399 processor is a hexa-core chip with two ARM Cortex-A72 CPU cores and four Cortex-A53 cores. It features Mali-T864 graphics, support for 4K video playback, HDMI 2.0 output, and Rockhip says it’s designed to work in a range of devices including tablets, notebooks, TV boxes, and VR headsets. The company first unveiled the RK3399 […]
MiQi is a $35 single-board computer with Rockchip RK3288
Looking for a credit card-sized computer with a quad-core, ARM-based processor and only have $35 to spend? You could opt for the Raspberry Pi 3. But another option is on the way. The MiQi is the same size and price as a Raspberry Pi 3, but this little single-board computer/developer board features a Rockchip processor, […]
Rockchip introduces RK3229, RK3399 chips with 4K video support
Rockchip had a small presence at CES this year, where the company was showing off a handful of new devices including the Geekbox hackable mini PC and a new virtual reality headset. But the folks at Notebook Italia noticed something I missed: Rockchip also unveiled two new processors at the show. The Rockchip RK3229 is […]
Rockchip’s Light Biz OS turns Android into a desktop operating system
Rockhip is probably best known for producing processors used in low-cost tablets, Chromebooks, and TV boxes. But the company also develops software optimized for those chips, including a new version of Android called Light Biz OS. It’s designed to make Android work more like a desktop operating system. Apps run in resizable windows, allowing you to […]
Rockchip’s “Light Work OS” is Android with a Start Menu, windowed apps
There’ve been a number of attempts over the years to make Google Android feel more like Windows by adding support for running apps in resizeable windows or adding a taskbar and Metro-inspired color scheme. Now Chinese chip maker Rockchip has launched a new solution. It’s called Light Work OS, and it’s a custom version of Android 5.1 […]
Rockchip’s RK3368 chip: Not as fast as last year’s RK3288?
Budget chip maker Rockchip offers a range of processors for low-cost Android tablets, TV boxes, and other devices. A few years ago the company’s RK3188 quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor was all the rage, offering decent performance at a low price. Last year the company’s RK3288 ARM Cortex-A17 quad-core processor stepped up the game with even […]
Windows 10 coming to Rockchip-powered tablets?
Most devices with Rockchip processors are tablets and TV boxes that run Google Android software. But this year we saw the launch of the first Chromebooks with Rockchip RK3288 processors. So what’s next? Windows 10. Maybe. PadNews has posted photos of a tablet with a Rockchip RK3288 processor and a 1024 x 768 pixel display. It […]
Chromebooks with Rockchip processors are priced at $149 and up
Google and several computer makers are introducing a new line of Chrome OS laptops featuring Rockchip RK3288 ARM Cortex-A17 quad-core processors and low price tags. In fact, Haier and Hisense are each launching new Chromebooks with starting prices of $149. These aren’t the first Chrome OS laptops to feature ARM-based processors. Samsung launched a line […]
Asus C201 Chromebook with Rockchip CPU coming soon
Asus is reportedly planning to launch a new Chrome OS laptop which is described as the company’s “most affordable Chromebook to date.” Since Asus launched two Chromebooks priced at $249 last summer, that suggests the new Asus C201 Chromebook could have a list price of $199 or less. OMG Chrome has posted an image of […]