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Forum => Kenya Discussion => Topic started by: RV Pundit on May 12, 2015, 12:14:05 PM

Title: 6-9 dollar computers that Uhuru can quickly procure and give to every kid
Post by: RV Pundit on May 12, 2015, 12:14:05 PM

(http://a3.files.readwrite.com/image/upload/c_fit,cs_srgb,dpr_1.0,q_80,w_620/MTMwMTA0MTczNDExNzczMDU5.jpg)
It boasts a 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, and 4GB of internal storage, not to mention Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. It features a built-in composite output, and it can connect to VGA or HDMI displays via an adapter.



http://readwrite.com/2015/05/11/chip-9-dollar-computer-internet-of-things

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1598272670/chip-the-worlds-first-9-computer/video_share

Title: Re: 6-9 dollar computers that Uhuru can quickly procure and give to every kid
Post by: Kim Jong-Un's Pajama Pants on May 12, 2015, 04:29:50 PM

Thanks for sharing.  This is awesome stuff.  An embedded web server would really open up the world of smart components to everyone.  Here is their website http://nextthing.co/ (http://nextthing.co/).

Title: Re: 6-9 dollar computers that Uhuru can quickly procure and give to every kid
Post by: RV Pundit on May 12, 2015, 05:44:27 PM

Indeed. Thinking beyond the hackable hardware for geeks; I see lots of practical use for 10 dollars worth of motherboard; if only we can bring down the cost of screens then folks in africa can have computer as cheap as nokia feature phone.

Quote from: Windy City Assassin on May 12, 2015, 04:29:50 PM

Thanks for sharing.  This is awesome stuff.  An embedded web server would really open up the world of smart components to everyone.  Here is their website http://nextthing.co/ (http://nextthing.co/).

Title: Re: 6-9 dollar computers that Uhuru can quickly procure and give to every kid
Post by: RVtitem on May 12, 2015, 07:53:06 PM

Quote from: RV Pundit on May 12, 2015, 05:44:27 PM

Indeed. Thinking beyond the hackable hardware for geeks; I see lots of practical use for 10 dollars worth of motherboard; if only we can bring down the cost of screens then folks in africa can have computer as cheap as nokia feature phone.

Quote from: Windy City Assassin on May 12, 2015, 04:29:50 PM

Thanks for sharing.  This is awesome stuff.  An embedded web server would really open up the world of smart components to everyone.  Here is their website http://nextthing.co/ (http://nextthing.co/).

Pundit, how will the Kenyan politician eat from those toys. They have already made up their minds that they will buy the pupils i-pads.

Title: Re: 6-9 dollar computers that Uhuru can quickly procure and give to every kid
Post by: Kim Jong-Un's Pajama Pants on May 12, 2015, 09:06:55 PM

Quote from: RVtitem on May 12, 2015, 07:53:06 PM

Quote from: RV Pundit on May 12, 2015, 05:44:27 PM

Indeed. Thinking beyond the hackable hardware for geeks; I see lots of practical use for 10 dollars worth of motherboard; if only we can bring down the cost of screens then folks in africa can have computer as cheap as nokia feature phone.

Quote from: Windy City Assassin on May 12, 2015, 04:29:50 PM

Thanks for sharing.  This is awesome stuff.  An embedded web server would really open up the world of smart components to everyone.  Here is their website http://nextthing.co/ (http://nextthing.co/).

Pundit, how will the Kenyan politician eat from those toys. They have already made up their minds that they will buy the pupils i-pads.

This is more like microcontroller stuff you want to expose to college level kids in environments like iHub.  It's then up to the individuals to come up with new things and concepts.  You could be talking controlling anything from AC temps and vents to flying drones from your phone.