Space Cube Tiny PC 2"x2"x2.2"

Silentbob343 · 06-18-2006, 12:16 AM

http://www.epicempire.com/computers/space-cube.html

The Space Cube is the world’s smallest personal computer. The unbelievably minuscule cube (2 x 2 x 2.2 inch case) packs 300 MHz CPU and 64 MB of SDRAM. The Space Cube offers a healthy number of ports, including USB, Ethernet, flash memory, monitor port, Space wire, serial connection, and microphone. This micro PC runs on a Linux named Atom Linux. Shimafuji, the manufacturer of the Space Cube, has recently released the SEMC5701A, which is slightly smaller than its predecessor.

The SEMC5701A is named Teacube and is built around an NEC Electronics VR5701 processor clocked at 266 or 333MHz. The Teacube includes 16 MB of Flash memory and 64 MB of SDRAM. The external video connector supports up to 1208x1024 resolution with 65K colors. Lineo Solutions’ Vr5701 patch enable the T-cube to run embedded Linux. The tiny pc is also offered in various colors. The Japanese have truly assembled a personal computer that fits in your pocket.

GizmoQ · 06-18-2006, 12:23 AM

Too bad its CPU is so underpowered

Yellow-Snow · 06-18-2006, 12:33 AM

patients young grass hopper.. patients...

Think about it.. No more power problem. No more heat problem. No more room problem. No more money problem. Just leave it running 24/7.. no more slow boots!

Silentbob343 · 06-18-2006, 12:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GizmoQ

Too bad its CPU is so underpowered

yeah for a front end car PC, but not for the old school mp3/VFD car PC. Anyway, it wasn't posted as a realistic alternative, just something interesting I came across.

2k1Toaster · 06-18-2006, 12:51 AM

By the time the average consumer is ready for a CarPC, this thing will have a 1Ghz or more and maybe be smaller. Then the small PC will be ready. Interesting as is though. Even if just to have to say, "Look what I have!"

Silentbob343 · 06-29-2006, 02:41 PM

If the cube is still too big how about a PC smaller than a credit card?
http://www.gadgetspy.co.uk/2006/06/2...-a-credit-card

midiwall · 06-29-2006, 06:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Silentbob343

If the cube is still too big how about a PC smaller than a credit card?
http://www.gadgetspy.co.uk/2006/06/2...-a-credit-card

That's cool, but the cube is still techinically smaller. According to the datasheet, there's no memory on the credit card PC. And it looks like you need an add-on to get video out of it.

Actually... walk into a BestBuy/CircuitCity and look at one of the gajillions of Smartphone things - those are pretty much full "PCs". "Capable" processor, on-board RAM, non-volatile storage, local display, data entry (usually multiple types), WLAN, and cell modem. They're running Windows CE - it's got it's issues, but overall it's a pretty full-featured OS for the platform.