Introducing the Xcore86 and new Gecko Edubook

[sworteu]

far better, even easier to program, i'm going to build this into my car and Arduino/ Phidgets embedded devices! Thanks this is really great!

[happyappify]

how good is this really?

[StevanEC]

Hi!

Wonderful idea. I want to know the weight with and without AA batteries. Thanks.

[norhloudspeaker]

We can ship almost anywhere but we are hoping to find dealers who will ship in bulk.

[GLukeSkovarodker]

Will you ship it to Russia? I mean Geckos?

[TabalugaDragon]

@GLukeSkovarodker

yes to Russia!I 'd love to buy it in my country!!

да здравствует родина!

[speedsterh]

What I particularly like is the fact that you can run the computer off standard rechargeable batteries and that the internals are quite accessible. Very well done, I'm impressed ! I'm tempted :)

[apopheniacMCMLXXXIX]

@speedsterh

I agree. I like that everything is very standardized and the innards are, as you put it, "accessible". I will probably buy one when I have $200 to spare (I'm currently poor).

[TabalugaDragon]

@speedsterh

I completely agree! and I totally hate ordinary expensive laptop batteries which are so hard to find!

[pratidino]

wow.. norh will start shipping worldwide :)

[micahmorton]

So, is it 1024x768 or 1024x600?

[apopheniacMCMLXXXIX]

I'm actually really impressed by this netbook product. I'm considering buying one. How much is it?

[speedsterh]

@apopheniacMCMLXXXIX : around 200$ from what I read

[bitwize]

ARM SoCs can run Linux or BSD, and come in even smaller packages sometimes :)

Windows (except Windows CE) is still a problem, but that's Microsoft's fault, not the fault of the chip maker.

Still, this is a cool packaging of the nasty old monster called x86.

[norhloudspeaker]

We have experience with ARM. Customers deploying a solution on a small number of computers will find that the tool chain and development tools for ARM and other RISC processors more costly. A low-cost / energy efficient x86 platform allows existing applications to be easily deployed on new form factors for less money. The Xcore86 is a SoC that provides the cost and energy benefits of ARM but able to run x86 applications and OS'.

[amoun2007]

is this real ??

because this so good to be true

i want to say well done

[rocketlauncher2]

No, he's an actor and he does a good job at making this look real.

[norhloudspeaker]

We have been shipping. There are some reviews coming out soon.

[marcidarkside]

No adapter!!! Freedooooooooom!!

[ajarnfrankie]

Nice work, nice technology, nice humanity! I would work at Nohr for free.

[edemami]

I need 4,000 units for india. Can this be possible. Can it run with Windows?

At what price would it be for a non profit who needs minimum 4,000 units?

[norhloudspeaker]

Windows XP runs fine.

[norhloudspeaker]

I have had a lot of comments on the video quality. The unit in this video was the very first prototype which we had to ship to Africa for evaluation the very next day. I only had the unit in my hands for a few hours. We are now shipping out pre production units to potential dealers and partners and the final units should ship in August. We are very interested in all Education projects.

[brincher]

Well, it sounds like a very very promising machine (I mean the Gecko), but PLEASE... choose an appropriate scenario for the video next time... maybe a white background, good lightening, good sound etc.

The Brazilian government is always looking for good and cheap machines (for educational programs), maybe it can be a good opportunity for your company, not only here.

regards.

[redavencher]

one more thing can you play some videos and browsing test in the next video may be...

[norhloudspeaker]

We have had several contacts from Nivio but nothing definite. The Power supply is internal. The system draws 8 watts or so. I am not sure what you are asking about video. We are not promoting the device for movie playing. There is no video acceleration on board the CPU.

[redavencher]

1)any idea (will or) when will this come to india?...

2)is the psu bulid in the device,what are the specs or power rating for the basic system?

[random21000]

this was an excellent idea and i'm very pleased that the company was able to get it off the ground at the stated price point. i wish them all the success in the world; i especially hope that low-middle income developing countries pick this up in mass quantities and gain the costs savings from low power usage and using linux distributions.

[AccelLearn]

You did an excellent job putting this together.

[norhloudspeaker]

Thank you.

[ueberRegenbogen]

I have never heard ANY computer sound like a helicopter. LMAO! (Though i've heard disk servers that sounded like jets taking off.)

The keyboard looks to be identical to my Eee PC 900—a horrible keyboard with the numeral row terribly misaligned, amongst other annoyances. I hate it! I hope that they change that (as Asus did with the later Eee PCs)

The AA capability is a definite plus! 10 years on, you'll be able to get batteries for it without jumping through hoops and paying through the nose!

[random21000]

fans in which dust has accumulated can end up sounding very loud, as the blades struggle to move through the coagulated dust and dirt.

[SgtH3nry3]

This is very interesting, perhaps the first reasonably priced netbook...

Anyway, I have a few question:

First of all: How does the Xcore86 processor compare to say, the Intel Atom Z-series in terms of performance?

What kind of graphics solution do you use, is there some form of OpenGL/DirectX-based 3D acceleration and video decode offloading?

And is there an additional video output?

[LU7HQW]

At last somebody that thinks !

It's the first time that i see the Gecko netbook.

Dude... The designers deserve the Nobel Prize in Ecology, Practicity and Economy.

I hope sooner this beauties are available in my country, Argentina. And i'm very glad with the compatibility with linux also.

I still thinking this is not real !!! No annoying coolers, no mechanical parts (this things eats a lot of energy), and "WITH STANDARD BATTERIES"?

I think i will to touch the heaven. Sorry my english.

[Devilboy668]

I like that the CPU / motherboard module is so easy to access and swap. When a better spec module comes out you can just upgrade it while keeping your screen / everything else! Great stuff, I want one.

[snuffsan]

very cool : D

[norhloudspeaker]

The new Gecko Edubook will be no more than $195.00 configured with WIFI, batteries, and 8 GB solid state. For large projects in developing countries where we are only providing the barebones netbook and help source the other components, the total price could be under $150.00.

Given the easier to support battery, modular design and rugged / fanless design, there are other benefits other than just price.

[put4558350]

I like it. But when Intel Atom Netbook is there ... and sale about $350.

eg. Dell Inspiron mini 9. (1.6Ghz (+HT) Intel Atom, 8 Gb SSD, Web Camera, Wifi, Bluetooth, LAN, Windows XP Home)

[granec]

Yep, give me two geckos for the price of one :-)

[noloh007]

well this is something briliant :)