Thumbdrive-size computer now available for preorder

[QuickSand]

It looks just like a USB stick, but this sweet device is actually a full-on computer, and you can order yours now.

Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-...#ixzz1nfFg9Dmu



Cotton candy isn't just a sugary treat anymore; it's also a computer in a USB thumbdrive-sized package.
FXI Technologies' ARM-powered computer-in-a-stick, Cotton Candy, was on show at MWC, where the company announced that it is taking preorders for this tiny device.
We first saw this little computer last year when it was revealed to have an ARM Cortex-A9 1.2GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, a Mali 400 GPU for high-definition video decoding, and support for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
One end of the device plugs into a USB port for power while the other end connects to a display via HDMI. The idea is that it can work as a computer when plugged into any display.
The computer has a microSD card slot supporting up to 64GB of memory and a Micro-USB port to connect to additional peripherals. Users have to go online to register and download the operating system (either Android 4.0 or Ubuntu) after purchase.
Compared with the earlier prototype, the Cotton Candy's exterior design now looks more polished and sleek. It is expected to ship in Europe and U.S. next month with a retail price of $199.


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QuickSand Reviewed by QuickSand on 29th Feb 2012. Thumbdrive-size computer now available for preorder It looks just like a USB stick, but this sweet device is actually a full-on computer, and you can order yours now. Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57386731-1/thumbdrive-size-computer-now-available-for-preorder/#ixzz1nfFg9Dmu http://asset2.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d/i/tim/2012/02/28/fxi_500x225.jpg Cotton candy isn't just a sugary treat anymore; it's also a computer in a USB thumbdrive-sized package. FXI Technologies' ARM-powered computer-in-a-stick, Cotton Candy, was on Rating: 5

[ShareShiz]

HOLY SHIT. where did this come from ???

ive never seen this before but thats fucken epic.

[foxman]

it was revealed to have an ARM Cortex-A9 1.2GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, a Mali 400 GPU for high-definition video decoding, and support for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

WTF!! awesome

[QuickSand]

yea but it's 200 bucks,keep that in mind

[michaellin85]

i want one NOW!

[cvrle77]

dafuck, that Mali 400 GPU is quad core?!

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PiJeiaMq3E[/ame]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtbGTxxGs2k[/ame]

[SiMmER]

omg now will get a credit card soon to purchase this ! 200$ is a fair price imho.. and it is just msrp..

[cvrle77]

lol, I've just found Raspberry pi, similar device for 25$ (and in words twenty five dollahz)

http://www.raspberrypi.org/

And this shit is releasing tomorrow, or today

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NR57ELY28s[/ame]

[QuickSand]

saw that since last year cvrle
i might pick one up

[Krack3r]

so this is the future! I'm still amazed. when do they retail.