Beijing-based Ingenic, the maker of the Xburst MIPS processors found in those inexpensive Linux-based sub $100 - $150 7" netbooks is reportedly working on an Android port for their Xburst series. While it is not clear if the port is for a new processor, it would not be a surprise if it is for their Jz4740, which is used by a lot of the netbook manufacturers. If so, the port should be able to run on existing Xburst netbooks with the Linux 2.6 kernel.
It would be interesting to see if the bundled Webkit-based browser will be able to support Flash, a feature that is glaringly missing in the current Xburst models. More importantly, will ordinary users be able to install Android on their own - given that the current models don't provide a straightforward of flashing the ROM nor even terminal access?
Timetable is projected to be a couple of months. That is not a bad wait - considering we may just yet end up with an Android netbook that is cheaper than most Android mobile phones. :)
Friday, May 8, 2009
Ingenic Porting Android to Xburst
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Porting Android to Xburst is a turning point for cheap netbook.Chinese must choose DeviceOnChip and AA cells as NohrTec gecko edubook.
HI ashok,
Did a little update research on the Gecko Edubook and posted the findings. Ugh. It is now 8.9" and $200 although its features - upgradeable CPU and RAM and use of battery remains attractive.
Thanks.
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