CompuLab, an Israeli-based manufacturer of industrial miniature computers has recently introduced a tiny ARM-based desktop PC that can run Linux and Android OS – the Utilite.
At its best configuration, the Utilite features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU, up to of 4GB RAM, up to 512GB mSATA SSD, dual-head 1080p display output, dual GbE, 5 USB ports, 802.11 WiFi and Bluetooth. On top of that is your choice of a desktop-grade Ubuntu Linux or Android OS.
CompuLab Utilite specs:
Freescale i.MX6 single / dual / quad core Cortex-A9 MPCore, up to 1.2GHz
Up to 4GB DDR3-1066
mSATA SSD, up to 512GB
Micro-SD (SDXC), up to 128GB
GPU supporting OpenGL ES 1.1 and 2.0, OpenVG 1.1 and OpenCL EP
VPU supporting multi-stream 1080p H.264, VC1, RV10 and DivX decoding
HDMI 1.4 up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
DVI-D up to 1920 x 1200 @ 60Hz
Two Gigabit Ethernet ports
WiFi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth 3.0
Stereo line-out and stereo line-in
S/PDIF (electrical through 3.5mm jack)
USB 2.0 (x4) high-speed ports, 480 Mbit/s
USB OTG port, 480 Mbit/s
Two RS232 serial ports, ultra mini serial connector
Unregulated 10 to 16 volt input
3W – 8W power
One of the Utilite’s best feature is its small footprint of 135 x 100 x 21 mm that should save a lot of desktop space.
The Utilite will be offered in several configurations starting from $99 and will be available through CompuLab’s worldwide distribution channel and through direct sales. Preorders start in August 2013.
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Still, nobody can match the support given by the Raspberry Pi community.
Apparently, they have an older product, the Trim-slice, that runs on a Tegra 2.
Fuck, I want this as an HTPC. If it can run XBMCbuntu, all the better.
I wonder if it’s hackable. :|
What version of Android? Also, is this expected to get OTA updates as well (provided by CompuLab)?
The do not provide you with the os. It is up to you on what you want to put in it.