Flipper One: A Pocket-Sized Linux Computer
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– The Flipper One is a new pocketable open source Linux computer with an 8-core processor, GPU, NPU, and 8GB of RAM.
– It includes connectivity options like PCIe, SATA, USB 3.0, two ethernet ports, and an M.2 slot for modules such as cellular or Flipper Zero NFC/RFID.
– The device uses a built-in D-pad and customizable buttons for navigation, but its user interface and final design are not yet complete.
– Flipper Devices announced the Flipper One to solicit developer feedback before finalizing the hardware, with an online portal for community suggestions.
– The company plans to launch a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign later this year, with the device expected to be priced around $350.
It has been nearly six years since Flipper Devices launched the Flipper Zero, its compact yet controversial wireless hacking multi-tool. Now, the company is back with a new creation, the Flipper One, which takes a different approach. This device is not just a pocket-sized electronic multi-tool; it is also a tiny open source Linux computer powered by an 8-core RK3576 processor, complete with a GPU, a 6 TOPS NPU, and 8GB of RAM.
Connectivity is a major focus of the Flipper One. It includes PCIe, SATA, and USB 3.0 interfaces, two ethernet ports, and an M.2 slot that allows users to expand its capabilities with modules for cellular connectivity or features borrowed from the Flipper Zero, such as NFC and RFID. Instead of relying on a mouse, users navigate the interface using a built-in D-pad and customizable buttons. However, the company has not yet finalized the user interface or the device itself.
Flipper Devices announced the Flipper One today, but it is not available for sale or preorder. The company chose to reveal the device early to gather feedback from developers before finalizing the hardware. An online portal has been created to detail the development process and allow the community to submit suggestions and ideas. Co-founder and CEO Pavel Zhovner plans to launch a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign later this year, with a target price of around $350, according to Gizmodo.
(Source: The Verge)