The only "must" for me would be instant-on. Wouldn't want to sit through a minute of boot screens. On May 13, 2015 8:42 AM, "Scott Lawrence" <yor...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Why don't we approach this from a different angle. What features are > important to you with respect to a modern Model T-alike? > > From what I can guess, the list would be something like this: (please, > correct and adjust this...) > > - lightweight, portable > - Very low power > - must be able to run multiple days of common use on a charge > - powered by standard batteries for field-replacement > - Full size keyboard - doesn't need numpad or cursor keys/penalty box > - Modern connection interfaces > - USB for firmware updates, internal storage maintenance > - SD Card for removable storage > - reasonably durable - all ports have caps/covers, SD card is behind a > panel, not sticking out, etc. > - RS232 interface (for backwards compatibility) > - Multiline, low power display > - model T should be a minimum.. 8x40 > - monochrome OK > - Builtin Applications, expandable > - Text Editor > - File Manager > - Scripting/Programming language > - Terminal Program > > And things that might be nice to have: > - Video output (composite/hdmi/vga/whatever) > - Spreadsheet application? > - Word processor > - Printer support > - Wifi support (ssh/telnet/simple web browser) > - bluetooth support (serial connection, file sharing?) > - built-in carry handle > > Anyway, to *me*, If I were to implement this from here, what this would > mean is: > - 3D printed or lucite/plexiglass based case with integrated carry handle > - AA or LiIon battery with external charger and replaceable battery packs > - ARM based CPU, underclocked > - eInk monochrome display > - realtime clock > - BASIC or LUA based programming/scripting support > - Happy Hacker-esque keyboard (google it) > > Thoughts? > > > On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 9:26 AM, Clinton Reddekop > <clinton.redde...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I've been wondering if this would be a good fit: > > > http://www.ti.com/lsds/ti/microcontrollers_16-bit_32-bit/msp/low_power_performance/msp432p4x/overview.page?DCMP=PPC_Google_TI&k_clickid=ea87c348-f1a4-4259-943d-911d70b39063 > > > > > > On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 4:42 AM, Stephen Adolph <twospru...@gmail.com> > > wrote: > >> > >> nice dream indeed, but for me it always falls short when power > consumption > >> is considered. You may find it hard to believe but achieving a > computer for > >> 50 mA is pretty hard in today's technology. > >> > >> On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 5:11 AM, VANDEN BOSSCHE JAN > >> <jan.vandenboss...@vivaqua.be> wrote: > >>> > >>> I'm coming back to the dream we sometimes share: re-building the Model > T > >>> with current technology. > >>> > >>> 3-D printing gives us the opportunity to (re-)design the case. > >>> > >>> Cheap computers, like the one below, or a RasPi, could provide the > heart. > >>> Autoboot an emulation! Does VirtualT on Linux exist yet? > >>> > >>> Apparently, the type of display of the Model T 240x64 is still made. > >>> Eg. from the page > >>> http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/240x64-graphic-lcd-display-module.html > ... > >>> take your pick! > >>> The following stands out (size, price, colour, ...) > >>> > http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/monochrome-STN-graphic-240x64-lcd-display_60110813146.html > >>> > >>> All we need to find is a keyboard. No numpad! and how to connect the > >>> arrow-keys ? > >>> > >>> And money, of course... Crowdfunding ? > >>> > >>> Ah, I can dream, can't I ? > >>> > >>> Greetings from the TyRannoSaurus > >>> Jan-80 """"" > >>> @ work ( = = ) > >>> --------------.ooo--(_)--ooo.--- > >>> > >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: M100 [mailto:m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com] On Behalf Of > >>> Hiraghm > >>> Sent: dinsdag 12 mei 2015 18:29 > >>> To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com > >>> Subject: [M100] $9 Computer > >>> > >>> ZDnet had this article on this tiny successor (cousin?) to the > Raspberry > >>> PI. > >>> [http://www.vivaqua.be/facebook.png] Rejoignez-nous sur Facebook - > Volg > >>> ons op Facebook > >>> DISCLAIMER > >>> > >>> Pensez à l'environnement, n'imprimez cette page et ses annexes que si > >>> c'est nécessaire. > >>> > >>> Ce message électronique, y compris ses annexes, est confidentiel et > >>> réservé à l’attention de son destinataire. > >>> Si vous n'êtes pas le destinataire de ce message, merci de le détruire > et > >>> d’en informer l’expéditeur. 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