Simputer
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The Simputer is a self-contained, open hardware Linux-based handheld computer that was first released in 2002, developed in, and primarily distributed within India. The product was envisioned as a low-cost alternative to personal computers. The Simputer project had the initial goal of selling 50,000 units, but only sold about 4,000 units by 2005, and has been called a failure by news sources.[1][2]
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Manufacturer | Encore · Picopeta |
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Type | Handheld computer |
Lifespan | since 2002 |
Media | Smart card USB storage devices |
Operating system | Linux |
CPU | StrongARM SA-1110 206 MHz <0.4 W |
Memory | 64 MB |
Display | 3.8" 320 x 240 LCD screen (B&W/STN/TFT) displaying greyscale/4096/65536 cols |
Input | 320 x 240px touchscreen USB keyboard |
Touchpad | Entire screen |
Connectivity | Infrared · USB devices |
Power | Lithium-ion battery |
Dimensions | 142mm x 72mm x 20mm 206 gm |
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