An efficient sleep/hibernate mode with instant wake would be very possible with an embedded ARM/micro.
On Wed, May 13, 2015 at 10:39 AM, Shaun M. Wheeler <cj.speake...@gmail.com> wrote: > Then I'd settle for an efficient sleep/hibernate mode. :) > > On May 13, 2015 9:06 AM, "Fred Whitaker" <rr...@hotmail.com> wrote: >> >> 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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