I've been looking at this since tllts last week. While it's true this proto unit is more expensive and less powerful than the current generation of mini computers, I really want to jump in and support the concept of modular mobile computing. Ken omitted that these are the guys behind ThinkPenguin, it just can't be an official product until the crowd funding is complete.
If you are interested in the EOMA68 PC, you should also take a look at the Omega 2 Kickstarter, https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/onion/omega2-5-iot-computer-with-wi-fi-powered-by-linux . It's a $5-$9 PC on a chip similar to the RPi Zero or Chip Computer, with no interfaces other than the GPIO pins. It has WiFi and Linux pre installed on internal storage. It could be used for rapid prototyping for embedded IOT systems, but the cool thing is you can also buy docks and expansion modules that connect the Omega 2 to traditional interfaces (USB, HDMI) as well as modules aimed at building all sorts of Maker-y type projects, one kit even includes LEDs, servos, motors, jumper wires, relays, sensors etc. For each module, there are instructions online for projects that teach you how to write code and build circuits to control external devices from the GPIO. I think this would be a great way to help your kids learn (or in my case, to teach myself) coding and electronics. The project has been triple funded just since I first found the link last night and they have been selling the original Omega for about a year, so the vendor is established. FiftyOneFifty
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