Panda Board is the low-cost, open OMAP4 processor-based mobile software development platform.
Panda Board is supported by a dedicated community at Pandaboard.org.
Panda Board will be sold via distribution channels
Panda Board Set up
The board itself measures 4.0 x 4.5 inches and includes not only the dual-core OMAP4 chip but 1GB of RAM and a plethora of connectivity. There's WiFi and Bluetooth, HDMI capable of 1080p HD video, DVI, 10/100 ethernet and USB 2.0 (two Host, one OTG); you also get an SD/MMC memory card slot, serial port and audio in/out, along with various other expansion connectors. This is community project after success of Beagle Board Project. ( Also check Hawk Board.)
Developers out there might want to take note that the PandaBoard development tool for mobile application developers is now shipping, helping developers to create OMAP4-compatible apps for Android, Angstrom, Chrome, MeeGo and Ubuntu-based devices. The board sports a dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP4 processor, 1GB of RAM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1. It also supports 1080p 30fps video output via its HDMI port. Aside from that, a DVI-D connector is also available, allowing for simultaneous dual-display output. The board is already available for order and ships worldwide for $174.
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