Super mini computer called Rikomagic MK802 is only have a size of USB stick and comes with all components needed to run the operating system and play multimedia content. This tiny super-computer using the System-on-Chip (SOC)-based ARM AllWinner A10 1.5 GHz speed, Mali 400 GPU, 512 MB RAM, internal storage capacity of 4 GB, antenna, WiFi 802.11 b/g, and supporting wireless device input via USB 2.0 host.
A micro-SD slot also provided so users can add up to 32 GB of storage media. There are also mini-HDMI connectors that can be connected with large-screen HDTV for High Definition movies. About the power supply, the mini computer using an external adapter that connects via a cable.
Rikomagic MK802 use Android Operating System 4.0. If desired, users can install other operating systems like Linux on an external storage media. With the physical size of 8.8 x 3.5 x 1.2 cm and weighs about 200 grams, Rikomagic MK802 has a physical form like a USB flashdisk and can inserted in a pants pocket.
Actually this device is not first USB flashdisk computer-sized. End of last year FXI Technologies, a Norwegian company, has introduced a tiny computer called "Cotton Candy". If "Cotton Candy" plan will be priced at US$200 or less, Rikomagic MK802 can be bought at a price of US$74. However, not like "Cotton Candy" that can be plugged directly into the HDMI port on TV, MK802 Rikomagic still need a mini-HDMI cable.
Some of similar products are being prepared for the consumer, such as Tizzbird N1 from Korean company, Valueplus. NVIDIA also reported to have patented a "portable computer system" size of a USB flash.
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