6-9 dollar computers that Uhuru can quickly procure and give to every kid

[RV Pundit]

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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

[Kim Jong-Un's Pajama Pants]

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/.

[RV Pundit]

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.

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/.

[RVtitem]

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.

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/.

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.

[Kim Jong-Un's Pajama Pants]

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.

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/.

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.