[Noisebridge-discuss] [Fwd: $100 wallwart linux computer]

[Michael Shiloh]

i think one difference between this and beagles and gums is the 
packaging. not a major difference, i grant you, but if you need a quick 
plug and play this does save some time and space.



Andy Isaacson wrote:
> On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 03:07:02PM -0800, Michael Shiloh wrote:
>> a friend turned me on to this. seems incredibly cool, and i'm surprised 
>> the linux lists aren't lighting up. perhaps i'm missing some huge flaw.
> 
> It's "just" another ARM SoC.  The BeagleBoard is a competitive product
> from TI -- a bit more powerful, a bit more expensive ($150 with DVI,
> audio, and more peripherals).  The Gumstix are a previous generation, up
> to 400 MHz and in the same $100-$200 price range.
> 
> So this isn't exactly a groundbreaking product.  It's nice, but we've
> been here for a while.  Good of Marvell to join us. :)
> 
> -andy
>