>From a recent PICList post - buried and worth seeing the light.

Targettng 4Q11 release.

"Rasperry Pi"


     ARM Raspberry Pi   An ARM Linux box for $25.htm


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The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK registered charity (Registration
Number 1129409) which exists to promote the study of computer science
and related topics, especially at school level, and to put the fun
back into learning computing.

We plan to develop, manufacture and distribute an ultra-low-cost
computer, for use in teaching computer programming to children. We
expect this computer to have many other applications both in the
developed and the developing world.

Our first product is about the size of a credit card, and is designed
to plug into a TV or be combined with a touch screen for a low cost
tablet. The expected price is $25 for a fully-configured system.

Provisional specification

700MHz ARM11
128MB or 256MB of SDRAM
OpenGL ES 2.0
1080p30 H.264 high-profile decode
Composite and HDMI video output
USB 2.0
SD/MMC/SDIO memory card slot
General-purpose I/O
Optional integrated 2-port USB hub and 10/100 Ethernet controller
Open software (Ubuntu, Iceweasel, KOffice, Python)
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When will the device be available to purchase?
We anticipate the device will be available to the general public later in 2=
011.

How do I connect a mouse and keyboard?
Mice, keyboards, network adapters and external storage connect via a USB hu=
b

Does the device support networking?

The Model B version of the device includes 10/100 wired Ethernet.
Wi-Fi will be available via a standard USB dongle.

What are the power requirements?
The device is powered by an external AC adapter, and consumes around
1W at full load.

Will there be a buy-one-give-one program?
Yes. We plan to implement a program of this sort.

Will the device be available internationally, or just in the UK?

We intend to ship worldwide from launch. We may establish a
distribution network in due course.

Will there be a minimum order quantity?

The minimum order quantity will be one unit.

Are you accepting pre-orders?
No. We are adequately funded, and don=92t want to take your money until
we have finished hardware.

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