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Two Linux tablet projects take a step forward

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Feb 15, 2013

The PengPod line of “true Linux” devices includes 7- and 10-inch tablet models as well as a mini PC; all three feature the Allwinner A10 system on a chip.

Included in the 7-inch PengPod700 tablet, priced at $120, is a capacitive touch screen, 1GB RAM, 8GB flash, speakers, and a front-facing camera. The 10-inch PengPod1000 comes with a higher-resolution display, with pricing of $185, while the $85 PengStick is a 3.5-inch mini PC with 1GB of RAM and 4GB flash storage that’s similar to the MK802.

Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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