[Robotgroup] gOS motherboard-- $60.00?

[Vern Graner]

http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=A4842001#


from the above:

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gOS Develop Kit with VIA pc-1 Processor Platform VIA C7-D 1.5GHz CPU + 
VIA CN700 Chipset Motherboard Retail PC2500E

Free gOS Included
Manufacture Part# PC2500E
ClubIT Part # CA4842001 	

In Stock:   Yes
ClubIT Price: $59.99*
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The above link came from an article describing this as the "heart" of a 
new LInux-based PC planning to be sold at Walmarts for $200.00:

http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS5305482907.html

Specs for the $60.00 board:

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The gOS Dev Board is a Micro-ATX form-factor Via "PC-1" motherbased on a 
1.5GHz Via C7 processor. The board's hardware specs are listed as follows:

     * Processor -- Via C7-D 1.5GHz
     * Chipset -- Via CN700 + VT8237R plus
     * Memory -- 2 x DDRII slots, for up to 2GB
     * Storage:
           o 2 x PATA interfaces (up to ATA133)
           o 2 x SATA interfaces (up to SATA150)
           o Floppy drive interface
     * Networking -- 10/100 Base-T Ethernet based on Via VT6103L PHY
     * Video -- Via UniChrome Pro IGP (VIA CN700)
     * Audio:
           o
           o Based on Realtek ALC655 (supports 6 channels)
           o Connectors -- audio line out/in, mic jack
     * Other I/O:
           o VGA out
           o 4 x USB 2.0 ports
           o 2 x PS2 ports
           o Parallel printer port
           o Serial port
           o IR interface
       Expansion:
           o PCI slots
           o CNR slot
     * Power:
           o 20-pin ATX power connector
           o +12V 4-pin power connector
           o Supports ACPI S1/S4/S5 mode power management
     * Dimensions -- 7.5 x 9.0 inches (190 x 228 mm
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Low-cost Robo-brain? :)

Vern

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