Technology: $25, USB Sized Computer

[MegasXLR]

A small, USB sized device that can perform all the same functions as a desktop tower for $25

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Sounds interesting? To many open questions tho.

more info:

http://news.cnet.com/raspberry-pi-computer-on-a-stick-for-only-$25/8301-17938_105-20060489-1.html

 

[phiber]

Wow, this thing is awesome. Can lead to some great exposure of IT to people who can't afford it currently.

 

[ponder]

And we get stupid people...

 

[JerryMungo]

Smartphone without the screen, keyboard, gsm capabilities, etc. Cost of screen kb mouse... still worth it? I think not!
Just add screen, kb and mouse bluetooth connectivity to a cheap smartphone - seems more logical... costs a bit more but still more logical since you can do a heck of alot more with it.

 

[CrazYmonkeY159]

Wow, this thing is awesome. Can lead to some great exposure of IT to people who can't afford it currently.

it has an HMDI port right. so you'll need a digital screen, which cost more than the $25 system

 

[TheBossMan]

it has an HMDI port right. so you'll need a digital screen, which cost more than the $25 system

Lol yeah was just about to say the same thing.. You need a semi decent TV or screen with HDMI connection.. Because otherwise you are stuck with a useless piece of hardware that allmost looks like a fancy flash drive..

 

[axon1988]

I guess these kinds of systems will be popping up all over the market. The problem is that most of us want a decent system, and sometimes these small devices have heat problems due to the lack of space for a fan. I know, we use the all-in-one systems for our franchises and it's just a mess of melting cpu's everywhere.

 

[Based]

The HDMI is not bad, considering that new lcd/hdtvs are just about the only type of tvs you can buy nowadays and alot of familys would buy a TV before a PC so this would be a nice addition.