{"id":147489,"date":"2015-11-26T08:02:36","date_gmt":"2015-11-26T06:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=147489"},"modified":"2015-11-26T08:04:27","modified_gmt":"2015-11-26T06:04:27","slug":"poco-supercomputer-a-multi-function-pi-gadget-for-under-r5400","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/147489-poco-supercomputer-a-multi-function-pi-gadget-for-under-r5400.html","title":{"rendered":"Poco Supercomputer – a multi-function, Pi gadget for under R5,400"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new Indigogo campaign<\/strong><\/a> is raising funds for the Poco Supercomputer – a multi-function, credit card-size device from Sinclair, powered by the Raspberry Pi chipset.<\/p>\n

\u201cPoco is an action camera, a gaming console, a hi-res music player and recorder with up to 18 times higher quality than MP3, plus an Internet-ready web browser in your pocket,\u201d said Sinclear.<\/p>\n

The Poco is priced at $380 (R5,371), while a waterproof version is available for $455 (R6,432).<\/p>\n

The device features:<\/p>\n

Action camera<\/h3>\n

Poco can shoot 1080p video and 5MP still images from its front and back cameras, and includes a superbright and programmable Cree LED flash.<\/p>\n

\"Poco<\/a><\/p>\n

Gaming device<\/h3>\n

Download games like Minecraft or Quake from the online Pi community, and use the twin analogue joysticks and dual shoulder buttons to game.<\/p>\n

\"Poco<\/a><\/p>\n

Music player and recorder<\/h3>\n

Poco can play and record hi-res\u00a0music that is studio quality – up to 18 times higher quality than MP3.<\/p>\n

\"Poco<\/a><\/p>\n

Internet ready, integrated Wi-Fi<\/h3>\n

The Poco features\u00a0Wi-Fi connectivity.<\/p>\n

\"Poco<\/a><\/p>\n

Creative tool<\/h3>\n

Poco is packed with programmable hardware, and has over 400 miniature components ‘shoe-horned’ under its hood casing.<\/p>\n

\"Poco<\/a><\/p>\n

Supertough construction<\/h3>\n

Poco’s body is made from a metal alloy, which is tough and light.<\/p>\n

\"Poco<\/a><\/p>\n

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