Introducing the Xcore86 and new Gecko Edubook

The Xcore86 is a new Device on Chip that features a full x86 computer on a single chip. This video shows how the Xcore86 can be used to power future handheld devices that will be able to run existing x86 operating systems such as Windows and Linux. Also shown is the upcoming new Gecko Edubook. The Gecko Edubook is the least expensive 8.9 inch screen x86 netbook available. It is also fanless, features standard rechargable AA NiMH batteries and can be booted from a standard SD or 2.5 inch hard disk.

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Science & Technology

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• cheap laptop
• cheap netbook
• cheap notebook

[norhloudspeaker]

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

[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

[norhloudspeaker]

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

[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.

[noloh007]

well this is something briliant :)

[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 :)

[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.

[TabalugaDragon]

@speedsterh

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

[TabalugaDragon]

@GLukeSkovarodker

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

да здравствует родина!

[GLukeSkovarodker]

Will you ship it to Russia? I mean Geckos?

[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).

[speedsterh]

@apopheniacMCMLXXXIX : around 200$ from what I read