TechCrunch open source tablet prototype B announcement

Article title: TechCrunch open-source tablet prototype B is published. Linux is a technology channel of the IT lab in China. Includes basic categories such as desktop applications, Linux system management, kernel research, embedded systems, and open source.

In last July, Michael Arrington, founder of tech blog TechCrunch, announced the development of a simple and inexpensive tablet for surfing the Internet. The original target was $200, but for practical consideration, the price has increased to $299. It is named CrunchPad and the project supervisor is Louis Monier. More than A month later, CrunchPad prototype A was announced. today TechCrunch published Prototype B.

CrunchPad Prototype B is designed and built by David Yarnell and Greg Lalier of Dynacept, with a capacity of 12.5 "x 9.7" x 1.3 ", resolution of 1024x768, aspect ratio of 4-3, Via Nano processor, memory 1 GB, 4 GB flash memory for OS, browser and cache, built-in wifi, accelerator, camera and 4-core battery, including battery weight of 3 lbs, the combined prices of various components should slightly exceed $200. The software used is Ubuntu Linux and a customized Webkit browser. The software was created by Fusion Garage, a Singapore company. TechCrunch said that the hardware has basically been determined, software development is in progress, and the original goal has been completed.Video demo,B