I think it was Rylan that met they guys behind the beagle boards at sxsw, and we were offered a wholesale price discount.
This new board from them seems pretty legit, I might have to see about getting one. Full or discount price *BeagleBone** Black packs 1GHz ARM CPU, 512MB RAM for just $45 (video)* http://<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> www.engadget.com<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> /2013/04/22/<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> beaglebone<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> -black-1ghz-<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> cpu<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> -512mb-ram-45-dollars/?<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> utm_medium<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> =feed&<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> utm_source<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> =<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> Feed_Classic<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> &<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> utm_campaign<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> =Engadget<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget> The BeagleBone<http://www.engadget.com/tag/BeagleBone/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget>might be just the piece of kit for the DIY set itching to boot Linux in 10 seconds<http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/01/beaglebone-offers-up-arm-a8-processor-linux-and-10-second-boot/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget>, but the freshly unveiled BeagleBone Black packs an even greater punch -- and the same speedy start times -- at just half the price of its predecessor. The $45 credit card-sized package totes a 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor, 3D graphics accelerator, a pair of PRU 32-bit RISC CPUs, 2GB of built-in storage, a microSD slot and 512MB of RAM. Connectivity-wise, the canine-themed board carries support for USB, Ethernet, micro-HDMI and two 46 pin headers. Those pining for hardware flexibility can make use of the platform's existing "cape" hardware add-<http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/10/beaglebone-new-cape-add/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget> ons<http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/10/beaglebone-new-cape-add/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget>. Though it ships from Texas Instruments with Angstrom Linux on board, it's also tuned to support Android and Ubuntu, and arrives pre-loaded with the Cloud9 IDE. BeagleBone Black is already up for grabs in limited quantities, but it's expected to ship en masse by the end of May. Hit the second source link to start ordering, or head past the break for a video tour of the pint-sized computer. Filed under: Misc<http://www.engadget.com/category/misc/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget> *Comments*<http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/22/beaglebone-black-1ghz-cpu-512mb-ram-45-dollars/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments> *Source:* BeagleBoard <http://beagleboard.org/Products/BeagleBone%20Black>, Texas Instruments<http://www.ti.com/tool/beaglebk?DCMP=dsp-arm-bbblack-130423&HQS=dsp-arm-bbblack-pr-sw> shared via http:// <http://feedly.com>feedly.com
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