Has anyone heard of Raspberry Pi, new lowcost mini PC (Due out Feb 2012)?

I recently heard about this product from a colleague here at element14 and curious to hear if any of you have either? If you haven't perhaps your kids have?

A description from the company describes it as:

"The Raspberry Pi is a credit-card sized computer that plugs into your TV and a keyboard. It’s a capable little PC which can be used for many of the things that your desktop PC does, like spreadsheets, word-processing and games. It also plays high-definition video. We want to see it being used by kids all over the world to learn programming."

I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on the product as it sounds like a game changer in the computer world.

Here's their Twitter account and website if you'd like to check out more about it:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/search/raspberry%20pi

Website: http://www.raspberrypi.org/faqs

Thanks for your thoughts and comments as always!

Nicole

shaundunne over 14 years ago

Yeah, I know someone whose been working with them. The product looks amazing - and at this price point, I'll be ordering one as soon as they come on sale.
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cookieglitch over 14 years ago

Been keeping track of the project for a while now. Would love to get my hands on one. It is a decent spec with good capabilities for what it is.
Given the price it may well be a game changer for the market, my only worry is that once it reaches the main market, companies will take to adding on huge license fees for custom software and effectively spoil it. Perhaps not likely to happen, but someone will try it.

From the whole project, what disappoints me most is the manufacturing side. It is a huge disappointment that they haven't been able to make it in Britain due to the costs. Would have loved to see a Made In Britain label on it. Regardless of this let down, good luck to them, mostly for keeping up with the initial demand!
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Anonymous-58970 over 14 years ago in reply to shaundunne

yeah ive seen this to i will buy it when i get the chance
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mlass over 14 years ago

I have been watching the progress for several months now. December was unlikely, January was mentioned, but hopefully February it will be for sale. Wish, I could have purchased one of the Ebay ones, but way out of my budget.
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robotonics over 14 years ago

Thanks for the heads up, I will join the queue for the release of this very useful, and surprisingly inexpensive product. I have never heard of it before, a reminder to spread my net further!
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ntewinkel over 14 years ago

That is really cool! Imagine the possibilities...
Thanks for letting us know about it
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R_Phoenix over 14 years ago

The web link just goes to a blank page ?
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Former Member over 14 years ago in reply to R_Phoenix

they currently have problem with web hosting - https://twitter.com/#!/Raspberry_Pi/status/164537523098484736
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R_Phoenix over 14 years ago in reply to Former Member

Ah - thought maybe that safe IP b*llsh*t went through and some media giant shut them down for copywriter infringement.
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bodgy over 14 years ago

Yes, this has been the subject of much discussion on the Pic List. Looking forward to seeing it at this price point.
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