[Nottingham] Post-netbook revival?

[Mike Cardwell]

* on the Thu, Jun 12, 2014 at 02:15:10PM +0100, Martin wrote:

> Anyone know if this little beauty can be subverted to freedom:
> 
> Sumvision Cyclone Nano2 Slim Dual Core Smart Android Media Player With
> XBMC pre-installed
> http://www.saverstore.com/product/20672865/Sumvision-Cyclone-Nano2-Slim-Dual-Core-Smart-Android-Media-Player-With-XBMC-pre-installed
> 
> ARM Cortex A9 1.5GHz | 1080p Full HD
> 1GB RAM | 4GB + SD | WiFi, HDMI, USB

That looks really nice. I'm tempted to get one to replace my Raspberry
Pi bedroom HTPC. The Pi seems a bit underpowered for XBMC. I would then
be able to re-purpose the Pi for something more interesting.

> ...or is that Crouton-ed only?

Not sure.

> Or is the only freedom the RaspberryPi all the way down?

I thought the Pi used a closed source blob for graphics?

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