Very cool. I'm a fan of their motherboards, so I'd definitely try that out before many other mini PCs I've seen.Midas wrote:Old topic update: just found about the Gigabyte BRIX, a sandy bridge mini PC with some impressive specs -- integrated Intel graphics adapter, 1x HDMI, 1x Mini Display, 2x USB 3.0 (1 front), and Gigabit LAN... I think it qualifies as portable.
Entire computer on a thumb drive (not just the OS)
Re: Gigabyte BRIX
Re: RayOS Atomic
Another entry, this time from Saudi Arabia: the RayOS Atomic. Costing slightly less than 300 bucks and designed for Linux, doesn't impress by its muscle (it's more or less similar in spec to a budget netbook), but has no fans or moving parts (well, there's the HDD...) -- I'm sure it could be turned into a low-spec Windows gadget, if that's your fancy...
- [*] Intel N270 Core solo 1.6GHz
533MHz FSB (FSB)
512 Secondary cache
2GB DDR2 SO-DIMM
Intel 945GSE Graphic Adapter w/ 128MB memory
ALC662 audio chipset
Broadcom Crystal HD decoder BCM70012
SATA HDD 320GB
RTL8111DL Ethernet Lan 10/100/1000M
6xUSB 2.0
Built-in Wifi w/ external antenna
850 g (205 mm x 140 mm x 40 mm)
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Re: Open-PC
And here's yet another entry, or rather a triple one: the Open-PC, coming in the XS, Micro and 1 varieties, all built around Intel Atom Dual-Core 1,6 GHz processors with cost ranging from 250 to 390 bucks -- and the later ones, with their mini-ITX cases make interesting options for DIY NAS appliances...
http://open-pc.com/
http://open-pc.com/
Re: miniPC
Well, I'm mostly responsible for the off-topic departure of this here topic (pendrive SOC, anyone?) but it seems I only cross paths with miniPCs lately. So, here's another:
- Rikomagic MK902 LE ARM-Powered Mini-PC
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Rikomagi ... 9428.shtml
Re: Entire computer on a thumb drive (not just the OS)
Some additions:
- HummingBoard: http://imx.solid-run.com/wiki/index.php ... d_Hardware
- Banana Pi: http://bananapi.org/
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Re: Entire computer on a thumb drive (not just the OS)
Intel is get getting into stick computers -- dual OS and with a $90-150 price range, but with a HDMI connector, not USB:
- Intel Compute Stick Is a Back-Pocket PC That Runs Ubuntu and Windows 8.1
http://news.softpedia.com/news/CES-2015 ... 9384.shtml
- PC Partner launches Linux mini PC with Tegra K1
http://liliputing.com/2015/01/pc-partne ... ra-k1.html
- The Linux Mint Project Announces the MintBox Mini PC
http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Linu ... 0110.shtml
- Ringing in 2015 with 40 Linux-friendly hacker SBCs
http://linuxgizmos.com/ringing-in-2015- ... cker-sbcs/
- Cirrus7 Nimbini, The Most Stylish Ubuntu PC Ever?
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2015/04/cirr ... -announced
- ZOTAC announces Intel Broadwell-powered mini-PCs
http://betanews.com/2015/04/09/zotac-an ... -mini-pcs/
Re: Entire computer on a thumb drive (not just the OS)
HDMI sticks seem to be the flavor of the month, after Intel's move first reported above...
- The best HDMI operating system sticks
http://www.zdnet.com/article/the-best-h ... em-sticks/
- Tronsmart CX-919 Quad Core RK3188 Android Mini PC
MK903V TV stick
Rikomagic V5 TV stick
MeGoPad T01
Intel Compute Stick
Chromebit
Re: Entire computer on a thumb drive (not just the OS)
C.H.I.P.: a computer that costs only nine dollars.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/15 ... escription
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/15 ... escription
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Re: Entire computer on a thumb drive (not just the OS)
SYSTEM wrote:C.H.I.P.: a computer that costs only nine dollars.
- Yep, I have seen that... and its massive Kickstarter success (more than 100% over target). IMHO, it could be the real path to the much vaunted IOT (AKA Internet Of Things).
Re: Entire computer on a thumb drive (not just the OS)
I found a roundup on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compariso ... _computers
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Re: Entire computer on a thumb drive (not just the OS)
From Lenovo and Archos, two further entries for the computer-on-a-HDMI-stick category, which seems to be the trend nowadays:
- Lenovo [...] announces diminutive ideacentre Stick 300 Windows PC
http://betanews.com/2015/06/23/lenovo-g ... indows-pc/
- ARCHOS PC Stick is a tiny $99 Windows 10 computer
http://betanews.com/2015/06/26/archos-p ... -computer/
Re: Entire computer on a thumb drive (not just the OS)
Microsoft got on board with the PC-on-a-stick thing:
http://news.softpedia.com/news/You-See- ... 4746.shtml
If I was going to claim that there was some sort of post-PC era, this might be good evidence. It also might be an indicator Microsoft cares about portability.
http://news.softpedia.com/news/You-See- ... 4746.shtml
If I was going to claim that there was some sort of post-PC era, this might be good evidence. It also might be an indicator Microsoft cares about portability.
Re: Entire computer on a thumb drive (not just the OS)
LattePanda Windows10 $69
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/13 ... everything
seems too good to be true
http://www.itproportal.com/2015/12/29/l ... -board-69/... a full computer on a board that runs Windows 10.
This mighty processor board that costs from $69 (£45) boasts the power to do anything that a PC can. This means it can create Office documents, run HD videos and behave exactly like a home PC.
The brand name LattePanda comes pre-installed with a full edition of Windows 10, including powerful tools such as Visual Studio, NodeJS and Java. However it is the hardware where LattePanda excels as it features a quad-core 1.8Ghz processor, 2/4G RAM, 32/64 GB eMMC, WIFI, Bluetooth 4.0 and USB 3.0, plus onboard Arduino processor
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/13 ... everything
seems too good to be true
Re: Entire computer on a thumb drive (not just the OS)
Well, this ain't no computer-on-a-stick, not even a mini-pc like the ones posted before, but I'm sure you'll agree it's very interesting. I'm sorry, I haven't found any good review so I'll just have to post the sellers link:
- K3 Wintel Keyboard Windows 10 MINI PC
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/362181.html
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Re: Entire computer on a thumb drive (not just the OS)
Arcade machine made with Raspberry pi:
http://i1.wp.com/cdn.makezine.com/uploa ... =620%2C467
this is related to the article you can find here: http://makezine.com/2014/10/04/10-diy-a ... t-to-make/
and if you intend to do one yourself try this link: http://www.instructables.com/id/Micro-R ... e-cabinet/
Easy as pie.
And to know more about Arduino just google a bit...
If you want to start with this hardware and connect it with windows check this link for a start:
https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Windows
Hope you will be inspired, and may be gain interest into the hardware and how to drive it. Welcome to home engineering if you do.
I do little electronic, mainly robotic mini-project with Raspberry pi and Arduino system, even connect both Hardware together. Sometime one or more of these mini prototype build with this kind of hardware become part of a bigger project at work. This USB Key with HDMI output mentioned in the original post was what I missed to finalize a not so old project.
@Midas: what about flexible water proof keyboard? Oh it's also a PC, too bad. I tried... Have a nice day
http://i1.wp.com/cdn.makezine.com/uploa ... =620%2C467
this is related to the article you can find here: http://makezine.com/2014/10/04/10-diy-a ... t-to-make/
and if you intend to do one yourself try this link: http://www.instructables.com/id/Micro-R ... e-cabinet/
Easy as pie.
And to know more about Arduino just google a bit...
If you want to start with this hardware and connect it with windows check this link for a start:
https://www.arduino.cc/en/Guide/Windows
Hope you will be inspired, and may be gain interest into the hardware and how to drive it. Welcome to home engineering if you do.
I do little electronic, mainly robotic mini-project with Raspberry pi and Arduino system, even connect both Hardware together. Sometime one or more of these mini prototype build with this kind of hardware become part of a bigger project at work. This USB Key with HDMI output mentioned in the original post was what I missed to finalize a not so old project.
@Midas: what about flexible water proof keyboard? Oh it's also a PC, too bad. I tried... Have a nice day