Instant on would mean ROM based startup like the model 100 with a similar operating system. Although some of the new small laptops have very short startup times, using solid state drives.
Fred Whitaker Sent from my iPhone On May 13, 2015, at 9:47 AM, "Shaun M. Wheeler" <cj.speake...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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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