MiniPC Show #46 – Pining For A Dream Device and Thin Hardware

Direct MP3 Download: MiniPC Show #46 – Pining For A Dream Device and Thin Hardware


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About the Pinebook – What to expect
Now that we have a Pinebook forum, I figured I’ll post here and share some information with the community and use this as an opportunity to set the expectations about the device straight. A few days ago tllim received the finalised PCBs and the protective cases which the Pinebook will ship in.
https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=4414&highlight=pinebook
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Pinebook Linux laptop is ready to ship for $89 and up (plus shipping)
The Pinebook is a cheap, low-power laptop with an ARM-based processor. First unveiled in November, the Pinebook comes from the makers of the Pine A64 single-board computer and it uses the same processor as that tiny desktop.  Now the company is getting ready to begin shipping laptops to customers.
https://liliputing.com/2017/04/pinebook-linux-laptop-ready-ship-89-plus-shipping.html
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Dell Wyse 3040 Low Power Thin Client Mini PC Unveiled
Dell has announced a new addition to its range of mini PCs with the unveiling of the smallest, lightest and most powerful entry-level Wyse 3040 Thin Client mini PC, which has been specifically designed to provide performance and manageability for “task and basic productivity users”.
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/dell-wyse-3040-low-power-thin-client-mini-pc-31-03-2017/
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Mac OS 7 Running On Raspberry Pi Mini PC (video)
Raspberry Pi enthusiasts that are interested in running an older Apple Mac OS 7 operating system on the mini PC are sure to enjoy this tutorial from Novaspirit Tech which has been published to YouTube.
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/mac-os-7-running-on-raspberry-pi-mini-pc-03-04-2017/
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ECS Live Station Windows 10 Mini PC Unveiled With Qi Wireless Charging Pad
A new Windows 10 mini PC has been unveiled in Japan this week in the form of the new ECS Live Station which is now available to pre-order priced at ¥ 37,778 or $335 and comes fully equipped with a Qi wireless charging station which is positioned on top of the minicomputer.
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/ecs-live-station-windows-10-mini-pc-unveiled-with-qi-wireless-charging-pad-30-03-2016/
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POCO® Zero black credit card sized micro computer
ORDER now for £99. Estimated delivery Q3 2017.  Two part construction, self build kit is easy to assemble with minimal soldering required. POCO® is crammed to the max with high technology that can be shoe horned inside its compact body.
http://www.grantsinclair.com/en/all-products/poco-zero-black.html
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Orange Pi 2G-IoT Cellular Mini PC Unveiled For $10
Makers, developers and hobbyists that are looking for a small single board mini PC which is equipped with a cellular modem offering mobile data connections may be interested in the newly unveiled Orange Pi 2G-IoT which is priced at just $10.
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/orange-pi-2g-iot-cellular-mini-pc-31-03-2017/
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How To Make Your Own Tiny “PC In A Mouse” That Runs Linux
Short Bytes: Slider2732, a YouTuber, has created his own version of a “PC In A Mouse.” Using an Orange Pi Zero and an old optical mouse, he created a tiny PC that runs Linux. He has also shared the video of his DIY, using which you can also create one for yourself.
https://fossbytes.com/pc-in-a-mouse/
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This tiny mint box is actually a gaming console packing a Raspberry Pi
Watch out, Nintendo: Raspberry Pi enthusiasts are building their own gaming consoles and this latest one is actually pretty awesome.
https://thenextweb.com/shareables/2017/04/10/tiny-mint-box-actually/
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New Photos of the $89 Pinebook Linux Laptop Surface Online
The $89 Pinebook ARM laptop was supposed to go on sale in February.  Sadly, the month came and went without so much as a peep from Pine64, the company behind the Pinebook.
http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2017/03/new-pinebook-laptop-photos
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No limits with your ARM

https://eltechs.com/product/exagear-desktop/
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PINEBOOK BTO Booking – PINE64

https://www.pine64.org/?page_id=3832
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2016 Roku Channels

http://streamfree.tv/roku-channels/
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