Delivering powerful computing n tiny packages and low prices, linux revolution has outsmarted the market. With its increasing popularity amongst android users and flourishing ubuntu market now we have two more devices which powers Linux. These two contenders are going to make good mark on the market since it is low priced and high powered.
The Oval Elephant
Oval Elephant, a new mini PC much like the MK802 that costs just $72 and comes with Android 4.0, but even Linaro Linux can be run in it.
The Oval Elephant mini PC (Credit: Oval Elephant)A microSD card slot supports up to 64GB, and a full HDMI port enables direct connections to a TV or monitor. The device is powered via a miniUSB port, and it also features built-in MIC and an external port for MIC audio.
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
The Mini X (Credit: Miniand Tech) Next up–and uncovered on Tuesday by Liliputing : Mini X, a tiny device that’s powered by the same AllWinner A10 processor but can reportedly run a variety of Linux distributions as well, including Ubuntu, Fedora, and Puppy Linux.
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.
Courtesy: PC Wolrd
