{"id":148651,"date":"2015-12-05T15:54:37","date_gmt":"2015-12-05T13:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=148651"},"modified":"2015-12-05T16:06:10","modified_gmt":"2015-12-05T14:06:10","slug":"quad-core-64-bit-computer-for-r215","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/hardware\/148651-quad-core-64-bit-computer-for-r215.html","title":{"rendered":"Quad-core 64-bit computer for R215"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0PINE64<\/a><\/strong> – a 64-bit quad-core\u00a0single-board computer \u2013 was unveiled recently, and will go on sale for $15.<\/p>\n

The PINE64 can run Linux, 64-bit Android 5.1.1, and other software, and has 4K HDMI output capabilites.<\/p>\n

The computer is the brainchild of TL Lim and Johnson Jeng, who said they set out to create a simple computer as affordable as two double Big Mac combo meals.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy creating the world\u2019s first affordable 64-bit single-board supercomputer, we\u2019ve enabled your dreams to build the next invention,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n

The PINE64 can be purchased with the latest Android software installed, or you can upload the latest version of Linux.<\/p>\n

\u201cOut of the box, with Android Lollipop 5.1 version installed, you immediately get access to over 1.6 million apps on the Google Play market, downloadable in a few clicks.”<\/p>\n

PINE64 versions<\/h3>\n

There are two versions of the PINE64, priced at $15 and $19 respectively. Both will go on sale in December.<\/p>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
PINE64<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
$15 (R215)<\/strong><\/td>\n$19 (R273)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
64bit Quad Core ARM A53 1.2GHz CPU<\/td>\n64bit Quad Core ARM A53 1.2GHz CPU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dual Core Mali 400-MP2 GPU<\/td>\nDual Core Mali 400-MP2 GPU<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
512MB DDR3 SDRAM<\/td>\n1GB DDR3 SDRAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MicroSD Slot Supports up to 256GB<\/td>\nMicroSD Slot Supports up to 256GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10\/100 Mb Ethernet port<\/td>\n10\/100\/1000 MB Ethernet port<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2 x USB 2.0 host<\/td>\n2 x USB 2.0 host<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4K x 2K HDMI port<\/td>\n4K x 2K HDMI port<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.5mm Stereo Output mini-jack with Microphone Support<\/td>\n3.5mm Stereo Output mini-jack with Microphone Support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Multi-Channel Audio output through HDMI<\/td>\nMulti-Channel Audio output through HDMI<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real-Time Clock capability built in<\/td>\nReal-Time Clock capability built in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Built in 3.7V Lithium battery charging circuit<\/td>\nBuilt in 3.7V Lithium battery charging circuit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
–<\/td>\n5 Megapixel Camera Port<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
–<\/td>\n4 lanes MIPI video Port<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
–<\/td>\nTouch Panel Port Included<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n