GPD MicroPC 2 hits Indiegogo for $495: Handheld computer with Intel N250 processor and a QWERTY keyboard

The GPD MicroPC 2 is a little computer that looks a lot like a laptop, but it’s designed to be used more like a palmtop. Hold it in  two hands and you can reach your thumbs across the QWERTY keyboard for 2-finger typing. But you can also twist the 7 inch FHD touchscreen display and fold it down over the keyboard for use in tablet mode.

First unveiled earlier this month, the little computer […]

#crowdfunding #gpd #gpdMicropc #gpdMicropc2 #handheldComputer #micropc #micropc2

Read more: https://liliputing.com/gpd-micropc-2-hits-indiegogo-for-495-handheld-computer-with-intel-n250-processor-and-a-qwerty-keyboard/

Update: The GPD MicroPC 2 hits crowdfunding soon for $495 and up. The handheld PC has a 7 inch display, an Intel N250 Alder Lake-N processor, a keyboard and touchpad for thumb typing, and plenty of ports. https://liliputing.com/gpd-micropc-2-is-portable-computer-with-a-7-inch-display-intel-n250-processor-and-a-thumb-keyboard/ #GPDMicroPC2 #GPD #MicroPC #HandheldComputer

GPD MicroPC 2 is portable computer with a 7 inch display, Intel N250 processor and a thumb keyboard

Six years after releasing the original GPD MicroPC as a palm-sized computer aimed at IT professionals, GPD is bringing back the form factor with a new model sporting a bigger screen, faster processor, and more storage.

After unveiling the new GPD MicroPC 2 in June, GPD has now posted a preview for an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign set to begin on July 10th. Backers will be able to reserve […]

#gpd #gpdMicropc #gpdMicropc2 #micropc #miniLaptop #portablePc

Read more: https://liliputing.com/gpd-micropc-2-is-portable-computer-with-a-7-inch-display-intel-n250-processor-and-a-thumb-keyboard/

So someone in FLOSS #DeltaChat group said #ARM #SBCs are terrible at computation power. And that a #miniPC has much better computation power comparing to something like #RaspberryPi. I had plans for a #homeserver and I wanted to use my #LibreComputer #Alta and utilize its #npu.

Libre Computer boards have really good prices comparing to the performance they provide comparing to other ARM SBCs such as #RPi. However, comparing them with a mini or even #microPC, an old micro PC provides better computation power.

LibreComputer #RenegadeElite features a #Rockchip #rk3399, 4GB DDR4 and costs 76 USD:

https://libre.computer/products/roc-rk3399-pc/

On the other hand, this renewed #HP #EliteDesk is 100 USD and with far better specs:

https://www.amazon.com/HP-EliteDesk-Mini-Desktop-Computer/dp/B08L9NB7RD?rnid=2257851011&th=1

Maybe it's not fair compare a renewed product with a brand new one. But it seems for having a homeserver to #selfhost things, if we factor out power usage, an old mini PC is better than a new ARM SBC.

However, if we also consider power usage, the abovementioned LibreComputer board consumes only 15 W under full load. And the old Ryzen 5 on that HP mini PC has a TDP of 35 W. This affects running cost of your homeserver and also the cost for the #UPS. But for myself, there isn't a big deal between 15W and 35W.

Edit: Comments or advises are very welcome!

Edit2: On second thought, I won't go for second hand or renewed. I want to use them as servers and this means 100% uptime. And I doubt second hand ones will survive, especially given the more power they consume which generates heat. And since my budget for a homeserver is 100 USD, ARM SBCs seem to be the only choice. I can research more though.

#selfhosting #selfhostingjourney #selfhostingchronicles #serverathome #server #tech #technology #geek #geekful #geeks #nerd #nerds #nerdy

Okay so I need to make my own split mechanical keyboard. But I want my keyboard to have dual functions. Both a keyboard and a "micro" PC. After long discussions in Rust Offtopic Matrix room and then Rust Embedded room, I think it's a good idea to use Milk V Duo as the processor for my keyboard. And then add video output(HDMI), speaker/buzzer, microphone and Wifi. A shortcut on the device will switch between micro PC and ordinary keyboard.

An advantage of sophogo sg2002 SoC is that the TRM is fully available in English. This will be useful when I want to enter kernel development later. For now I will just do Linux on it.

A Milk V Duo with 512MB RAM and with Wifi costs only 18 USD.

#sophogo #sg2002 #milkv #milkvduo #milkvduos #Linux #opensource #foss #microPC #miniPC #sbc #singleboardcomputers #singleboardcomputers #mechanicalkeyboard #mechanicalkeyboards #SplitMechanicalKeyboard #splitkeyboard #riscv #invention #geek #geeking #geekful #nerd #nerds #nerdling #nerdy #sg2000

Friday January 24, 2025 at 12p PT / 3p ET
Weirdest, Wildest and Most Interesting PC Build! Featuring the BD795m and a...Case? #minisforum

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ulLfJjMGY8

#minisforum #BD795M #minisforumBD795M #funcomputer #livechat #careyholzman #careyholzmanlive #minipc #minigamingpc #micropc

ISA и другие legacy-интерфейсы в современных встраиваемых компьютерах

Несмотря на постоянное увеличение скорости и пропускной способности интерфейсов передачи данных, до сих пор в некоторых областях промышленности востребованы интерфейсы, разработанные еще в 80-е годы XX века. Связано это прежде всего с тем, что к некоторым промышленные объекты и устройствам предъявляются требования по доступности и непрерывной работе в течение десятков лет после ввода в эксплуатацию. Примерами таких шин являются: ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) и VME (Versa Module Eurocard). Шина VME, стандартизированная в 1981 году, служит ярким примером востребованности технологий, разработанных в предыдущие годы. Основное назначение данной шины - использование в сложных системах, таких как промышленные контроллеры, системы обработки данных и встраиваемые решения. Шина VME по-прежнему используется в специализированных областях, таких как аэрокосмическая и оборонная промышленность, где требуется высокая надежность и производительность. VME дала основу для развития и появления новых современных стандартов последовательных шин, таких как VITA 46 (VPX) и VITA 65 (OpenVPX), параллельно оставаясь востребованной на рынке.

https://habr.com/ru/articles/866934/

#ISA #PCI #VME #MicroPC #ETX #embedded_systems #embedded #legacy #vortex86 #vortex86dx

I love cascading #PC #upgrades main #laptop gets upgraded from 2x16 to 2x32, the 2x16 move over to secondary laptop with 2x8, which will then be moved to one of my 1x8 micro PCs, whose singular stick will be moving over to its twin and combine into 2x8 as well !

On top of doubling the #memory capacity for all devices, I'll enjoy dual channel everywhere and double rank #RAM in main laptop !

#microPC #tech #technology #gaming #upgrade

Découvrez le Raspberry Pi
https://numericatous.fr/2020/10/decouverte-du-raspberry-pi/

#Hardware #MicroPC #RaspberryPi

« Si le Raspberry Pi est le #microPC le plus populaire et le plus connu, il existe déjà de nombreuses alternatives visant des publics divers et variés, chacun avec ses atouts. #NVIDIA s'y mis récemment avec son #JetsonNano à 99$ intégrant une partie graphique de #GeForce. On a tenté d'en faire un ordinateur » par @davlgd sur https://www.inpact-hardware.com/article/1411/jetson-nano-a-decouverte-micro-pc-a-99-dollars-nvidia-monte-dans-boitier

#MicroPC 1mくらいの高さから落っことしたら、指紋センサーから激突して、指紋センサーだけ壊れた😥
ので買いなおした。フィット感も精度もこっちの方が高くていい感じ😀
https://amzn.to/2xxiXS1

#MicroPC いじってるのが楽しくて仕方ない😄

#micropc を512GBにするにあたって、Ubuntu MATE 18.04とのデュアルブートにしようかとおもったけど、よく考えてみれば、WSLでいいやと、考え直し、ストアからUbuntuを導入した。
が、起動したら、Enable-Windows-Features -Online Microsoft-WindowsSubsystem-Linux されてないよ、と、いわれ、じゃあ、とwpshから、これやると、Microsoft-WindowsSubsystem-Linux とか、ないし、といわれ、コンパネからWindows Subsystem fir Linuxを有効化してやらなければいけないことを思い出した。
(長い)

GPD Micro PCを512GBにっ換装してやった。
#micropc

GPD Micro PCすっかり馴染んだ。
#micropc

限界まで液晶を開いた状態が親指タイプするのにちょうどいい角度だと思う。> #micropc

#MicroPC にやっと、1903の更新が来た。

指紋認証ユニットを買って、より便利になった！ > #micropc

#micropc もう壊れた人いるみたいでちょっとドキドキしてる😅