After the launch the Raspberry Pi mini PC, many other companies had already started working on similar projects that is the development of Android based mini PC. One such mini PC is APC mini PC from VIA technologies. This mini will run Android as the operating system and is expected to be launched in July, 2012 at an expected price of 49$ which is approximately equal to Rs. 2,799 presently. It is powered by a 15 watt power adapter. The pre installed OS will be modified Android 2.3 Gingerbread which is optimized for a Keyboard and mouse. It also has some pre installed apps including all time favourite Angry Birds, Adobe Reader etc.
Specifications for this mini PC are listed below:
- CPU – 800 MHz ARM11 core
- GPU- Inbuilt GPU capable of 720P display
- RAM- 512 MB DDR3
- Inbuilt Storage- 2 GB NAND Flash
- HDMI Port – Available
- USB Ports- Available 4 Ports
- VGA Port – Available
- Ethernet Port – Available
- Audio I/O – Available
- Micro SD Card Slot – Available
- Idle Power Consumption – 4 Watt
- Load Power Consumption – 13 Watt
- Size – (17 X 8.5) CM
The major negative point of this device is that it is not capable for 1080P movies or display where as Raspberry Pi is capable for full HD resolution also.