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* [http://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi]: ARM CPU running GNU [[Linux]], for $25/$35 (in production) | * [http://www.raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi]: ARM CPU running GNU [[Linux]], for $25/$35 (in production) | ||
| + | ** [http://blogs.arcsoftwareconsultancy.com/pi/2012/06/15/a-raspberry-pi-laptop/ A Raspberry Pi Laptop?] | ||
* [http://rhombus-tech.net/ Rhombus Tech], a [[United Kingdom|UK]] [[wikipedia:community interest company|community interest company]] | * [http://rhombus-tech.net/ Rhombus Tech], a [[United Kingdom|UK]] [[wikipedia:community interest company|community interest company]] | ||
** [http://rhombus-tech.net/allwinner_a10/ Allwinner a10]: $15 1.5ghz ARM board (in production) | ** [http://rhombus-tech.net/allwinner_a10/ Allwinner a10]: $15 1.5ghz ARM board (in production) | ||
*** '''2012-01-11''' [http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/allwinner_a10_gplcompliant_computer_15 Allwinner A10: A GPL-compliant computer for $15] | *** '''2012-01-11''' [http://www.freesoftwaremagazine.com/articles/allwinner_a10_gplcompliant_computer_15 Allwinner A10: A GPL-compliant computer for $15] | ||
Revision as of 16:25, 4 July 2012
About
A palm-sized computer (PSC) is a fully-functional computer that is approximately the size of a human palm.
PSCs are distinguished from personal digital assistants (PDAs) in that they have most of the features more commonly associated with desktop computers, such as:
- input/output ports
- a replaceable nonvolatile storage device with a file system
- the ability for users to add, remove, and write software using standard development tools
- a standard operating system (i.e. one that is not tied to specific hardware or a specific manufacturer)
Palm-sized computers generally have limited power requirements so that they can be powered from a single standard battery (typically 6 volts) rather than requiring one that is customized or proprietary.
Manufacturers
- Raspberry Pi: ARM CPU running GNU Linux, for $25/$35 (in production)
- Rhombus Tech, a UK community interest company
- Allwinner a10: $15 1.5ghz ARM board (in production)