mckafka99 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 There seemed to be some, perhaps well-deserved, skepticism about the nD project (http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/184117-nd/), and though not specifically a handheld gaming device, what does everyone think of this project? - Raspberry PI - an "ultra-low-cost (~15UKP or 25USD) Linux computer for teaching computer programming to children." http://www.raspberrypi.org/ and the Wiki - http://elinux.org/RaspberryPiBoard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Well, my first reaction is "Why not use an existing computer or one of hundreds of similar already-existing devices?" Am I wrong? Does this bring something new & necessary to the table? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatta Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Well, my first reaction is "Why not use an existing computer or one of hundreds of similar already-existing devices?" Am I wrong? Does this bring something new & necessary to the table? Low price point. HDMI out. Pre built. It's cheaper than a beagle board, less embedded than an arduino. I think it hits a sweet spot in a lot of ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckafka99 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 (edited) I think some of the main draws are: 1)Cost ($25-$35 - doesnt beat a 'free' already existing computer but still very affordable) 2)Form factor 3)Power Consumption (low - "Target power consumption is <1W") 4)HDMI/Composite Output What are some of the other existing devices that are similar in price/form factor/capabilities? Edited August 8, 2011 by mckafka99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjabba Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thanks for bringing this to my attention. Really like the educational purpose of it... hopefully they'll manage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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