A new, Linux-powered Pocket PC has started production

Date:
Sun, 17 Jul 2022 15:39:27 GMT

Description:
A 5" slab computer that fits in your pocket? Yes, please.

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This last week, Popcorn Computer announced that they have commenced
production on their hand-held Pocket PC with the pocket-sized computer moving closer to shipping.

From the update: Once the plastics are finished being injected, our manufacturer will schedule the painting which they have informed us will be completed 2-3 weeks after. The Lunduke Journal of Technology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

This particular handheld is one I find highly interesting. Apart from being Linux-powered, it has a 5 screen on a slab style form factor that I find absolutely delightful.



The specs of the machine may not be earth-shattering from a performance standpoint and that is 100% fine with me as it has enough under the hood that it should make a truly delightful carry anywhere computer. The Popcorn Pocket PC Hardware

1.2 GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU

2GB DDR3 RAM

32GB eMMC Memory

4.95" Full HD 1920x1080px IPS LCD

Internal microSD Card Connector

3200mAh Removable Battery

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 4.0

Infineon OPTIGA TRUST M Secure Element

Built-in Programmable USB Keyboard w/ Backlight:

STM32F103C8T6 ARM Cortex-M3 MCU

25x RGB APA102-2020 LEDs

59x Silicone Buttons

4x USB-C Connectors:

1x Device Port w/ Power Delivery (PD)

2x Host Port (1x w/ PD, 1x w/o PD)

1x USB-to-Serial Converter for Console Output

The big downside to this lovely little machine? Pre-orders are closed. And
I didnt pre-order one.

Fingers crossed the team can open up sales of the Popcorn Pocket PC after
they ship their pre-orders. The Lunduke Journal of Technology is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.



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Link to news story: https://lunduke.substack.com/p/a-new-linux-powered-pocket-pc-has


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