Tuesday, May 16th 2023
Hackboard 2 Launched with Intel CPU and Windows Support
Hackboard today announced the launch of Hackboard 2, an affordable single-board computer (SBC) about the size of a smartphone but with the power of a desktop computer and one of the lowest-priced Intel-powered and Windows-based single-board computers ever made. It's ideal for Makers and Hobbyists, IoT, Edge Computing, and Embedded Solutions with customizable Hackboards, contact Support@Hackboard.com for more info. Soon, Hackboard will ship Personal Computer Kits, ideal for work-from-home users, remote learners and the classroom.
The Hackboard 2 allows users to create their ideal computing environment at an affordable price, while taking advantage of the benefits of industry standard technology. With optional 4G or 5G modules, users can connect to the internet from almost anywhere. Users can plug the system into nearly any monitor with an HDMI input, including their TV.The Hackboard 2 is available for order today at these Resellers: RS Components, OKdo, Micro Center, Mouser, CrowdSupply, and Vilros,
"The Hackboard 2 is designed to address the increasing worldwide challenge of the Digital Divide and the needs of education," said Mike Callow, Hackboard co-founder and CEO. "With the shift to increased remote working and learning there is a growing need for affordable, powerful computers connecting users to the internet and each other. Our mission is to help solve this growing challenge."
Ideal for education, from the classroom to the remote learner
With the significant increase in remote learning, students and schools need access to affordable, high-quality, versatile products with outstanding connectivity that integrate smoothly into the classroom. The Hackboard 2 runs Windows applications natively, Google Classroom and G-Suite through a web browser, and Python coding software, making it ideal for remote students as well as in-classroom learning. Education discounts for schools are available.
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The Hackboard 2 allows users to create their ideal computing environment at an affordable price, while taking advantage of the benefits of industry standard technology. With optional 4G or 5G modules, users can connect to the internet from almost anywhere. Users can plug the system into nearly any monitor with an HDMI input, including their TV.The Hackboard 2 is available for order today at these Resellers: RS Components, OKdo, Micro Center, Mouser, CrowdSupply, and Vilros,
"The Hackboard 2 is designed to address the increasing worldwide challenge of the Digital Divide and the needs of education," said Mike Callow, Hackboard co-founder and CEO. "With the shift to increased remote working and learning there is a growing need for affordable, powerful computers connecting users to the internet and each other. Our mission is to help solve this growing challenge."
Ideal for education, from the classroom to the remote learner
With the significant increase in remote learning, students and schools need access to affordable, high-quality, versatile products with outstanding connectivity that integrate smoothly into the classroom. The Hackboard 2 runs Windows applications natively, Google Classroom and G-Suite through a web browser, and Python coding software, making it ideal for remote students as well as in-classroom learning. Education discounts for schools are available.
12 Comments on Hackboard 2 Launched with Intel CPU and Windows Support
After checking the tech specs it appears this is running an N4020.
A well over 3 year old dual-core with a TDP of 5W.
Imo this is a bit pointless, just buy a RPI.
Just being able to run Window natively is not a major advantage considering it's purpose.
XD
What us the purpose of this thing?
NO pricing mentioned in the article AT ALL, not even a qualitative comment about it.
NO tech specs or barely any
NOT EVEN a link to their store/website.
their website has errors all over, the ones mentioned before and stuff like:
"a) Delivers speeds up to 1.73Mbps Dual Mode" on the wifi-AC, wow, it deliver almost TWO MEGABITS, eat your heart out 56K modem!, early 2000's here we go!
Sure enough i google for it, 174usd?!?!, yeah... haha.. no, i'd rather buy TWO pi400 for that price, you could even buy two rpi4 even at their current inflated price, for more performance and less footprint.
This thing should have not been more than 90USD for me to consider it
It's a "at least they eventually shipped something" type of situation. If only they were available :(