We’ve been saying for a while now that computers are “getting smaller and smaller”. While it’s not nano tech, this little computer on a single circuit board is certainly bringing bare bones computing to a new level.
The Raspberry Pi is about the size of a USB flash drive but contains all the guts of a fully functional computer (less input and output devices). It runs a 700Mhz ARM11 processor and 128MB of SDRAM. One end of the board has a USB connector, the other an HDMI port. It also has composite video output and an SD/MMC/SDIO card slot. It’s designed to run open source software and an OS like Ubuntu, with a target price of $25. The goal is to put this in the hands of children for educational purposes at a price that can be met by schools in the developing world. What are your thoughts on a cheap computer that can be carried in a pocket? Let us know in the comments.
(via CrunchGear and BBC)
What are the possibilities for a small donation to get the plans to make your own? Using the money generated to help further your project and it that also as an open source idea? People could them input ideas for the Raspberry Pi project? Or just make some for public sale.. I know there would be tons of people that would be willing to buy one, even to help support the cause. Awesome concept!
I like the idea.
Add a wifi card that can do injection and you’ll have a winning combo
Yes, please!
Hello Dave,
thank you for this great find in subject.
Finally a computer that can be closing the gap between the rich and the poor in education in this world.
I hope the privileged people pay for this computer so that the people in poverty can get their hands on this and the world becomes more equal finally.
Take care,
nick
Brilliant concept, I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product when it goes on sale.
Ooooo that is sweet.. and if it is really $25 I’ll grab myself some and play. 🙂
Only one question… Where can I get one!!!
This might make a nice cheap Virtual Desktop client.