Nicolas Bingham wrote:
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> i don't know how many list members have seen the 486/586/686/786 (and now 886) base/core modules at www.compulab.co.il, so if you haven't you should definately take a look.
>
> also of interest, they are introducing strong arm based pcs (400mhz?) and base modules with nice specs and similar board sizes (perfect for the smallest OKW ergo case) starting at < US$100.
>
> eval kits are expensive, but they will sell individual modules from stock configurations without technical support. if you jump for one of the strongarm modules you'll probably be paying $100 for a decent config base + core kit, plus $100 or more for shipping.
>
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Nicolas,
Their base price looks good ... but when you add the stuff you need for
a "real" system, (including programming of FLASH -- I've never seen
anyone charge extra to load SW onto their board -- not like its useful
without it) their boards are out more expensive than our Medallion CPU
modules and the Compulab boards are also much larger with fewer
features.
But other than that, they look very interesting.
I wonder what their support is like?
Brian
PS: If you want a small system in an "off-the-shelf" case, we're
planning a board for PACTEC cases starting at 2.5x 4.4" with internal
batteries.
We're considering color LCD/touch panels, and maybe GPS built in.
Please advise on what you'd like to see in a Linux/PDA/GPS/ZigBee/etc.
handheld.
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