This year has already been a notable one on many technological fronts, but certainly one of the more exciting ones among them is the Linux-powered revolution that’s taking place in personal computing.
Today, the revolution shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, two new contenders recently emerged.
Looking for a taste of this new, Linux-enabled breed of tiny PCs? Here are two more to consider.
The Oval Elephant
First up is the Oval Elephant, a new mini PC much like the MK802 that costs just $72 and comes with Android 4.0, but can run Linaro Linux as well.
A single-core 1.5GHz AllWinner A10 Cortex A8 ARM processor runs the device, and 1GB of DDR3 high-capacity memory is included, as is WiFi connectivity, a MALI400 graphics processing chip, and 1080p HDMI video output, with support for 2160p.
Optional add-ons include a Lenovo wireless keyboard/mouse for $24.99.
The Mini X
With support for both Android 2.3 and 4.0, the Mini X features 512MB of DDR RAM, 4GB of Nand Flash, a microSD slot, an HDMI port, and WiFi 802.11b/g/n with an external antenna. It plugs into a TV, where you can then run apps to your heart’s content; a remote is included.
The Mini X is available for $78 at DealExtreme or for $99 at Miniand with a one-year warranty.