Is this just a rebranding of the Pandora computer? It looks like it has been updated (they probably didn't originally have SIM card capabilities in the Pandora, which was gaming-focused I believe), but I haven't really kept track of the project, and it's not obvious from the linked page.<p>I have absolutely no need for this computer, but really want one. What would <i>you</i> use it for?
I have a bit of trouble seeing a use case here, especially for a price tag of 330-400€. If I want linux, a decent screen and a good battery, I'll buy a Chromebook for 200€ and install Linux on it. If I want Linux tools and a small screen, I'll use my Motorola MotoG with GNURoot Debian and a bluetooth keyboard.
This is awesome news! A rag-tag bunch of hackers got together and made their own hardware device. They stuck it out - battling con artists, economic destitution, and even a freakin' volcano - and managed to get the Pandora out there in spite of it all.<p>And now, they're doing it again! We have an open-source friendly (<a href="http://repo.openpandora.org/" rel="nofollow">http://repo.openpandora.org/</a>) portable gaming console that is owned and operated <i>by the people, for the people</i>. Not a major corporation, not some faceless entity - real hackers, accessible to you and me, pulling it off where nobody else dared to even try.<p>I can't wait to have a Pyra in my hands! It'll be a very welcome companion to the two Pandora I already have .. Sweet news guys!
They have a demo video of an early prototype unit: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4t9Ys8wI6k" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4t9Ys8wI6k</a>
I own an OpenPandora, and I adore it.. 8 year old tech, originally sold by a fraud (not involved in Pyra) and supported by a small team of super passionate fans running a community as a hobby.<p>I've preordered and cannot wait to upgrade my Pandora, which I use every few days.. even if it's just playing PS1 games on the train.
Been waiting for this project ever since it was announced, a most worthy upgrade from my Pandora.
What width the potential for DC, PSP and PC emulation along with 4G, this should cover most of my mobile needs, maybe I can even get rid of my smart phone for something with days or weeks of battery time again.
What's the usecase for the Cortex-M4s? Is it smart enough to off-load non-computationally intensive work to the 16-bit chips for "low power", or are they serving some other purpose?
As a mobile linux solution i am looking forward to the pocketCHIP which should arrive this month. A bit basic maybe but cheap and useful enough for non-graphical stuff. At least thats what i hope.
Related question: What's the linux application situation on arm devices? Of particular interest is the emulator and office / productivity situation.
The site is very slow for me, can someone confirm this?<p>(when I click on "Click here to preorder" for example, maybe it has problems handling the traffic?!)