CHIP (computer)
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| Release date | May 7, 2015 (alpha test)[1] |
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| Introductory price | US$ 9[1] |
| Operating system | Linux (Debian)[2][3] |
| CPU | 1 GHz R8[4] |
| Memory | 512 MB DDR3 SDRAM[2] |
| Storage | 4 GB onboard[2] |
| Power | 5 V DC >500 mA, wired or optional battery[1] |
CHIP (stylised as C.H.I.P.) is a personal single-board computer created by Next Thing Co, released on Kickstarter.[5][6] It is advertised as "the world's first $9 computer". Currently in alpha test, it is expected to ship in June 2016.[1][4]
Uses
The CHIP computer can be used for many things. Like the Raspberry Pi the CHIP can be used as an educational tool as a platform to learn how to code. It can also be used to run small projects such as small robots or likewise. The CHIP also has great appeal to those who have extremely basic computer needs, such as someone who only needs a computer for email. The CHIP can also be used to emulate retro games. This miniature computer also has a generic word processing software and spreadsheet software built in. Another audience the CHIP may attract are computer enthusiasts who enjoy the novelty of a US$9 computer that is smaller than a credit card.
Features
Built in WiFi B/G/N
Bluetooth 4.0
Full USB Port
Composite video port
Included composite video cable
Can be powered by battery
Optional VGA adapter
Optional HDMI adapter
Pre-installed Linux OS (Debian)
Basic apps pre-installed
References
- 1 2 3 4 "CHIP - The World's First Nine Dollar Computer". Kickstarter. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- 1 2 3 "C.H.I.P. — the super tiny computer that only costs $9". Retrieved 11 October 2015.
- ↑ http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/82041.html
- 1 2 "Get C.H.I.P. - The World's First Nine Dollar Computer". Retrieved 19 January 2016.
- ↑ http://nextthing.co/
- ↑ http://time.com/3858784/chip-computer-kickstarter/
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