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Jul 13, 2012

A Quad-Core Computer for $130

When Raspberry Pi released their diminutive, ARM-based PC for $35, people were rightfully chomping at the bit to get their hands on something so cheap and small and hackable. But the 700 MHz, single-core ARM 11 processor it wasn't exactly a powerhouse. Enter Hardkernel'sODROID-X, which packs a quad-core Samsung Exynos chipset on a 3.5 inch motherboard.

With each Cortex-A9 core clocked at 1.4 GHz, the ODROID-X also has 1 gigabyte of RAM, a Mali 400 GPU, six USB ports, ethernet, audio in/out, Micro HDMI and an SDHC reader. Plus it's capable of running Android or Ubuntu, giving you computing flexibility. Sure, it's no Ivy Bridge, but the Exynos processor is pretty amazing for its size. And for $130, this little chipset could become the heart of your next DIY project. More here.

5 comments:

The Geeks Paradise said...

Oh man... That is the true Geek's Paradise. Would you mind if I linked to your post from my blog?

Come At Me Bro said...

Ok

Outcast said...

That's a really cheap price I have to admit, especially considering my old computer was only dual core and I doubt my current laptop is of a much higher standard.

Shaw said...

think I rather get a raspberry pi

The Geeks Paradise said...

Thanks!