Ten Volkswagen PCs: How Silicon Valley's new generation builds next-gen computers

Ten Volkswagen PCs: How Silicon Valley's new generation builds next-gen computers 

Source: CNET Technology Information Network The crowdfunding revolution has spawned many attractive desktops, laptops and Tablet PCs. Here are some of the most interesting and successful examples. While the PC market is no longer a fast-growing industry as it used to be, it does not stop innovators from building new products through crowdfunding projects. By slashing part costs (sometimes including open source systems like Linux) and the ability of smaller companies to reduce manufacturing costs, you no longer need Apple or HP to build a computer. Crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo appear to allow innovators to present their ideas to the public and get their money back, ultimately making computer ideas a reality. C.H.I.P. C.H.I.P, claiming to be "the world's first $9 computer", on the Kickstarter website, C.H.I.P's funding target is $50,000, and the latest statistics show that the project has raised $ more than 1 million. C.H.I.P. $9, built-in 1GHz Allwinner processor, 512MB memory, 4GB storage capacity, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, System is Linux operating system. The only peripheral is a composite cable. Plus $10 for a VGA adapter or battery pack, users can also spend some money on the HDMI adapter or the portable version of C.H.I.P. This is a portable computer with a touch screen and keyboard. Endless Computers The project computer price did not reach C.H.I.P. That's $9. Endless computers's design target market for developing countries. It has a unique form factor, operating system based on a smartphone system. The $169 model built-in Intel Celeron N2807 processor, 2GB memory, 32GB storage space, 189 USD version adds a 500GB HDD built into the speaker and wi-fi,229 USD model. 500 dollars can buy one free, for a classroom to buy endless computers computer price is $2000, the entire school purchase price is $5000. Nexdock The Nexdock computer uses the concept of configuring a "second screen" for mobile devices. It is basically a laptop that removes most of the host parts, the monitor is a 14-inch, Bluetooth keyboard, an HDMI port that can be connected to a smartphone, tablet or laptop. Nexdock can support Windows devices and can also connect to Iphone,ipad and Android phones and tablets. The Nexdock can also be used as a primary display for a pocket computer, or as a second display of power. Nexdock is Indiegogo on the crowdfunding, the $119 presale price, the time remaining 1 months, only completed more than 50% points of crowdfunding goals. Novena Novena Computer is an open-source system platform for the computer, the processor for Freescale IMX6 arm,550 dollar version of the motherboard, 1315-dollar model to provide all-in-one machine (1080P HD resolution Screen), 2195 dollars is a kind of electrical model. Novena prices are significantly higher than conventional commercial computers, but Novena provides everything for users who like to delve into it, including the operating system (Debian version of Linux). Librem 15 Like Novena, the Librem 15 power-based Linux system, which promotes the selling point in the operating system experience. Librem 15 tries to make the system as open as possible and to take into account both open source and privacy. For example, Librem 15 wants to use the Intel BIOS to produce its own motherboard. Librem 15 built-in core I7-4770HQ processor, 4GB memory, 500GB HDD, 1920x1080 screen, priced at $1900. When it comes to market in April, users can scale up to 32GB memory, 1TB HDD, 3840x2160 resolution display. Kano The huge success of the Raspberry Pi stimulated the advent of micro-mainframe computers. The Kano target has been adjusted to $100,000, 15 times times the original target. The PC is based on a Raspberry Pi mini-host, with a custom box, an orange mini keyboard and touchpad, and even an external wheat speaker. Pi-top Pi-top is also based on Raspberry Pi. This DIY pen-to-power target has doubled compared to the original. The $299 model has 13.3-inch LCD monitors, batteries, keyboards, touchpad and everything needed for assembly. Pi-top's founders wanted users to be able to assemble their computers for home automation, robotics or more. Tango Tango based on Windows 7 or 8.1, can be put into the user pocket, built-in with AMD a6-5200 four-core processor, 2GB to 8GB of memory, solid-state drive. Can be equipped with radiator, fan and other components. Tango starts at $349, and users can choose the Linux operating system. Pyramid Flipper Pyramid Flipper is a Windows 10 crowdfunding computer that may cover parts including touch screens, pens, and more. Unuiga S905 Unuiga S905 The Unuiga project combines low-priced mini PC and remix OS Android. Priced at $25, the Unuiga S905 computer has a built-in 4-core ARM cortex-a53 processor, 1GB memory, and 16GB internal hard drives. In order to reduce the price, Unuiga S905 does not include the keyboard, if need to purchase, the user needs to pay another $15. The Unuiga target is $75,000, with 1 months left.

Ten Volkswagen PCs: How Silicon Valley's new generation builds next-gen computers