PengPod is back and this time our hardware can go head to head with anything on the market. Our latest tablet, the PengPod 1040 has a Quad-Core Allwinner A31 Processor, High def 2048x1536 9.7" LCD, 2Gb of Ram, 16GB of Flash, SD Slot, Wifi, Bluetooth, 7 Ah battery and more.
Do you ever think, “I like the portability and cost of tablets
but sometimes I have real work to do” ?
Thats why the latest PengPod can dual boot GNU/Linux and
Android, all from internal memory. No SD cards required, no
flashing. Have the best of both worlds right out of the box.
Android for web surfing, playing games and watching videos with its
excellent touch UI. GNU/Linux provides access to a standard desktop,
office suite, software IDEs, powerful networking tools and much, much
more. Both systems share a large data partition for the easy
exchange of files. Rebooting is simple and painless with an on
screen menu to select an alternate boot option, or just let it time
out to boot your default OS.
The PengPod 1040 Tablet
Specifications
Product
Description
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PengPod 1040 –
Quad Core Dual Boot - Android 4.1/Linaro - 16 GB - 9.7"
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Features
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HDMI Port,
Micro USB OTG
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Dimensions
(WxDxH)
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9.45”x 7.4”
x 0.4” ( 24 cm x 18.8 cm x 0.99 cm )
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Weight
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1.4 lbs (635 g)
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Processor
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ARM Cortex-A7
(Quad-Core)
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Product Type
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Tablet
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RAM
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2 GB
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Display
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9.7" IPS -
2048 x 1536 - Multi-Touch
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Operating
System
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Linaro 13.04 / Android 4.1
(Jelly Bean)
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Color
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White/Silver
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Wireless
Connectivity
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Bluetooth,
802.11b/g/n
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Processor Clock
Speed
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1 GHz (Quad
core)
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Battery
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7000 mAH
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Camera
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2 Megapixel
rear + 0.3 Megapixel front
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Storage
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16 GB
integrated - Micro SD Expansion
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About
the Processor - A31 SoC Features
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CPU:
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ARM Cortex-A7 Quad-Core
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256KB L1-Cache
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1MB L2-Cache
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GPU:
Power VR SGX 544
Eight logic cores (8 shader
engines)
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Complies with Open GL ES2.0, Open
CL1.x, DX 9_3
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Video:
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UHD H.264 4K ×2K @30fps video
decoding
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Full HD video decoding
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BD Directory, BD ISO and BD m2ts
video decoding
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H.264 High Profile 1080P@60fps
encoding
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3840x1080@30fps 3D decoding
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Comply with RTSP, HTTP, HLS,
RTMP, MMS streaming media protocol
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Memory:
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PMIC:
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A31exclusively tailor-made PMIC
AXP221
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21-CH power output and 2.2A Flash
charging
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Comply with USB 3.0 power supply
standard
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Embedded Controller:
OS Options
The PengPods come with Android and
Linaro installed on flash. The system will boot by default into Android (initially, this can be changed but Android should be run first to format the shared partition). The Android install has Google certification and access to
the play store, maps and other typical Android apps you might expect.
Linaro is a typical LXDE desktop environment backed by the Ubuntu
Arm repositories including LibreOffice, GIMP, Apache, MySQL
and most other mainstream Linux desktop applications.
Here is a list of the currently booting
OS/Distribution options
- Android 4.1 (4.2 Source available, should be ready soon)
- Linaro (Based on Ubuntu for Arm
with LXDE)
- Fedora
- ArchLinux
- OpenSUSE
-
Ubuntu Touch
Here is a list of the OS options we are
working on adding. The funds raised will help bring more of these to
a working state. Some of these could be guaranteed with stretch
goals if we reach that point.
- Debian
- Bodhi
- Tizen
- Cyanogenmod
- FirefoxOS
- Mer/NemoMobile
- Chromium
- Plasma Active
What you can do with your PengPod
The
original PengPods have been used in many diverse applications
including SCADA industrial controls, POS register systems, 3D printer
controls, nurse stations, access control systems, survey equipment,
LAMP servers, GPS navigation systems and more. With an open
system the possibilities are only limited by your abilities and
imagination.
An open system protects your freedom as well. All source for the
Android build is available, not just Linux. You don't have to worry
about what your tablet might be sending behind your back it is all
free to be reviewed, modified and customized to your liking.
Why we need you
We want to be able to offer PengPod 1040 Tablet with the best software possible, at the best price possible and produce a quality product with an experienced, open source friendly contract manufacturer. To meet our hardware goals and guarantee quality we need volume.
This is our second time to market and we are now familiar with the demands of delivering the perks. Open software is the lifeblood of the PengPod and what makes it so versatile. There are many exciting, evolving touch based Linux platforms we would like to offer with the PengPod. Each of these will require time and effort and with funding we will be able to make more of these available.
Crowd-funding will allow us to bring on more permanent staff, including at least one full time engineer who will be dedicated to expanding and improving the software options available for the PengPod 1040.
The Perks
This time the
perks are simple, some swag, shirts and the like, the Tablet and
optionally some accessories:
Tablet includes
- PengPod 1040 –
9.7 Tablet described above
- Power Supply (US
Prongs, prong adapter if international)
- USB – Micro
Cable
- USB OTG Micro-Full
Size female, adapter
- Manual
(English)
Bluetooth Accessory pack
includes:
- Capacitive Stylus
- Bluetooth
Keyboard/Case
- Bluetooth mouse
T-Shirt:
Get a supporter
T-shirt, details and images coming soon
Quotes About the Original PengPods
"Finally, the Linux army has its own portable, touch-screen option."
Eric Mack - cnet
"If you want both Android and a full desktop operating system on a touchscreen device it doesn't get any more affordable than the PengPod."
Jon Brodkin - Ars Technica
“PengPod created excitement because it promised to build a tablet that would run Linux as well as Android and be "free of Google and Android's restrictions.""
Julie Bort - Business Insider
"The prospect is a compelling one, and it fits right in with the Linux-powered revolution that’s been going on."
Kathetrine Noyes - PC World
INTERNATIONAL CONTRIBUTORS
Shipping: We have a 1040 Tablet Perk and an International 1040 Tablet perk, for shipping outside the US. If you accidentally select the US one and live outside the US but already contributed, please contribute again and select the 'forgot international shipping' perk. All international shipping will be done with DHL or UPS at our option.
Customs Fees & Duties: You will most likely have to pay duties upon delivery of your perk outside the USA. These vary by country and we cannot quote them ahead of time. In the EU expect to pay the VAT and any national sales tax. In Canada GST will likely be charged. Please check your local laws. Also the courier is likely to charge a collection fee, please contact your local office for more information.
Referral contest!
Most people that would want a PengPod still don't know it exist! Help us spread the word about the PengPod1040 and you could get one free! We are giving away one free PengPod 1040 to whoever refers the most contributors! If you win and have already contributed for a PengPod1040 you will have the choice between a refund or an additional PengPod 1040. Details: Will be selected based on highest total contributions referred a single account, total users referred will be used as a tie breaker if needed. Does not include any duties or taxes required to receive the device and of course depends on us reaching the goal.
Thanks for helping up spread the word!
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