MiniPC Show #31 – GPD Win and We Really Like Remix OS, No Really

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Overview of the DIY $100 Ubuntu Laptop
A few months ago I made version 2 of the Handheld Linux Terminal, a pocket-sized linux computer, which a lot of you seemed to like. Well I’m back now with a new laptop project which is slightly bigger, but way more usable.—————-Subscribe http://bit.ly/1p0diNAMore at http://N-O-D-E.netFollo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqG8ivP0RkQ
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Vocore2 Lite is a $4 Linux MIPS WiFi Module based on Mediatek MT7688AN SoC (Crowdfunding)
I’ve already written about Vocore v2 Crowdfunding campaign, where the second generation Vocore WiFi module supports audio, PoE, and ultimate dock, and price starting at $12.
http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/10/19/vocore2-lite-is-a-4-linux-mips-wifi-module-based-on-mediatek-mt7688an-soc-crowdfunding/
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VoCore2 WiFi IoT Board Launched with Audio, PoE & “Ultimate” Docks (Crowdfunding)
Vocore WiFi IoT board was popular at its launch in 2014 because affordable WiFi boards with I/Os were not common at the time, and it came with an Ethernet dock making it a complete router within a tiny and cute cube.
http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/10/06/vocore2-wifi-iot-board-launched-with-audio-poe-ultimate-docks-crowdfunding/
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GPD Win handheld gaming PC (quick review)
The GPD Win is a small device that looks like a handheld game console… and it is. But it’s also a full-fledged, if low-powered, Windows computer.  It’s the first Windows device from GPD, a company that’s released a number of Android-powered gaming handhelds over the past few years.
https://liliputing.com/2016/10/gpd-win-handheld-gaming-pc-quick-review.html
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Lenovo to release the Miix 720 Surface 5 killer soon
While Microsoft has decided to postpone the update to their Surface tablet line till next year, it appears Lenovo is getting ready to deliver a new iteration of their Surface clone in time for the Holiday season.  Winfuture.
https://mspoweruser.com/lenovo-to-release-the-miix-720-surface-5-killer-soon/
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Make a Wi-Fi gadget with a $9.99 Orange Pi development board
If you want to fashion a smart gadget, robot, or drone with wireless capabilities on the cheap, a US$9.99 development board from Orange Pi will help you reach that goal.
http://www.computerworld.com/article/3124779/internet-of-things/make-a-wi-fi-gadget-with-a-999-orange-pi-development-board.html
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Orange Pi Zero Allwinner H2+ Board with WiFi and Ethernet is Up for Sale for $7
Orange Pi Zero development board powered by Allwinner H2+ quad core Cortex A7 processor with 256 to 512MB RAM, Ethernet, and USB ports is now available for sale on Aliexpress for just $6.99, which shipping adding $3.39 in my case bringing the total to $10.38.
http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/11/02/orange-pi-zero-allwinner-h2-board-with-wifi-and-ethernet-is-up-for-sale-for-7/
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Kangaroo modular notebook now available for $300
The Kangaroo notebook is one of the stranger laptops to launch in 2016, because it’s actually a 2-part computer. What looks like the notebook is actually just a shell with a screen, battery and keyboard.  The heart of the computer is a removable module called the Kangaroo Mini.
https://liliputing.com/2016/11/kangaroo-modular-notebook-now-available-300.html
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Remix IO – A 4K, Nougat-powered, All-in-One device
One of the best parts of Android is the massive collection of games it offers. Instead of creating a separate gaming ecosystem, we believe that Android’s already got it all. From silly casual games to immersive AAA titles, everyone can find something fun to play.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jidetech/remix-io-a-4k-nougat-powered-all-in-one-device