Linux computer the size of a thumb drive now available for preorder

[Jordan]

FXI is preparing to launch the Cotton Candy, a tiny computer that looks like a USB thumb drive. The device, which can run either Ubuntu or Android 4.0, has a dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 CPU, 1GB of RAM, and a Mali 400MP GPU that allows it to decode high-definition video.

It has a USB plug on one side, which is used to power the system, and an HDMI plug on the other side, which allows it to be plugged into a display. It also has built-in WiFi and Bluetooth radios for connectivity and supporting input devices. The system can boot standalone and operate as a complete computer when plugged into a display. It's also possible to plug the Cotton Candy into a conventional computer and boot from it like you would from a regular USB mass storage device.

FXI announced today that the Cotton Candy is available for preorder. The standard retail price is $199 plus tax and shipping. The product is expected to ship in March. The small form factor and relatively high specs make the product seem like a compelling choice for enthusiasts who are looking for an ultra-compact Linux system


http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2012/02/linux-computer-the-size-of-a-thumb-drive-now-available-for-preorder.ars

[jesussdad]

that looks pretty dope. any onboard storage?

[Jordan]

that looks pretty dope. any onboard storage?

Doesn't say - I would expect you use the host's drives - just mount them like you would with Knopix

[jesussdad]

apparently it takes up to 64 GB SD cards too so u could plug it into a hdtv with a psu on the usb end.

[EvadingGrid]

Interesting

[Jordan]

apparently it takes up to 64 GB SD cards too so u could plug it into a hdtv with a psu on the usb end.

Yep, seems so. I'm liking this also :
http://www.raspberrypi.org/

[sab]

Here is another version, but it uses x86 CPU, so Windows & Linux are easier:

http://www.viaembedded.com/en/products/boards/productDetail.jsp?productLine=1&id=1670&tabs=1

[EvadingGrid]

Yep, seems so. I'm liking this also :
http://www.raspberrypi.org/

Much better than x86

ARM rocks, people just remain ignorant because they only "see" x86 in so called computers. That said, most folks nowadays are more likely to own an ARM Chip, more than an x86... Its just ignorance.