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Mike Radow  
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 More options Feb 8 2011, 9:33 pm
From: Mike Radow <mikera...@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2011 18:33:59 -0800 (PST)
Local: Tues, Feb 8 2011 9:33 pm
Subject: A "hacker's dream close-out sale": Insignia - Infocast 3.5" Internet Media Display
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Clearly they made too many of these and they are being heavily discounted.

Best Buy has $49.99 price on the ''Insignia™ - Infocast 3.5" Internet Media Display, Model: NS-DP3CH''.
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This is electrically the _same_ as the _Chumby_One_, _only_w/o_ space for the back-up battery. It used the same 454MHz uP ARM, too.

An overview of specs for the Chumby One...:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chumby <---<<

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The Chumby One

* 454 MHz ARM processor
* 64 MB DDR SDRAM
* 2 GB internal microSD card (some only have 1 GB)
* 3.5" LCD color touchscreen
* 2W mono speaker
* Wi-fi connectivity (802.11 b/g)
* FM radio tuner

* Uses rechargeable lithium ion battery (not included); about one hour on a full charge
[NOTE: Insignia - Infocast 3.5" version would have to have this external]

* 4" wide x 4" tall x 3.5" deep
* 1 USB 2.0 high-speed port
* Stereo headphone output
* Volume knob
* Accelerometer (motion sensor)
* ABS plastic housing
* AC adapter included
* USB ethernet compatible
* Dimmable backlight
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This is full open-source, with listings and schematics available.
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The FORUMS are full of mods, hacks, and patches for this.

Although it is _not_ a beginner's project, the installed non-standard Linux can be replaced with Android or other ports.

At this price, the sale probably can not last too long, until the product is discontinued _and/or_ sold out...

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Standard disclaimer: I have no financial interest or relationship with Best Buy, Chumby, nor Insignia.

Mike
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Foxx D'Gamma  
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 More options Feb 9 2011, 6:06 am
From: "Foxx D'Gamma" <foxx...@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 06:06:48 -0500
Local: Wed, Feb 9 2011 6:06 am
Subject: Re: [NYCR:Microcontrollers] A "hacker's dream close-out sale": Insignia - Infocast 3.5" Internet Media Display
This doesnt seem like much of a sale, and are you sure this can run
the same code and applications as a Chummby? Seems there is no
delivery options available at all, in store pickup only. The measly
$20 off will cost you just that iin gas an travel chargers to get to a
Best Buy that has one in stock.

Best of luck to those whom tried.Lord knows I did, frantically!
~Foxx


 
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Ben Combee  
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 More options Feb 10 2011, 3:57 am
From: Ben Combee <ben.com...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:57:24 -0800
Local: Thurs, Feb 10 2011 3:57 am
Subject: Re: [NYCR:Microcontrollers] A "hacker's dream close-out sale": Insignia - Infocast 3.5" Internet Media Display
Also, Chumby has a Valentine's Day sale going on the Chumby One right
now which has the backup battery connector, making it more useful for
portable hacks.  I'm not sure how long the code is valid, but you can
enter VDAY11 to get a C1 for $69.99 from the store.chumby.com site.
Normally, it's $129.

Also, they've hinted strongly that the Chumby 8 will be out soon,
which will be their own version of the 8" screen device that Best Buy
released for the holiday season.  No details on pricing.


 
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Pablo Martinez  
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 More options Feb 10 2011, 3:32 pm
From: Pablo Martinez <pablomartine...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:32:16 -0500
Local: Thurs, Feb 10 2011 3:32 pm
Subject: Re: [NYCR:Microcontrollers] A "hacker's dream close-out sale": Insignia - Infocast 3.5" Internet Media Display

Insignia? Bad memories.


 
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Tymm Twillman  
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 More options Feb 10 2011, 3:43 pm
From: Tymm Twillman <tymmo...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:43:54 -0800
Local: Thurs, Feb 10 2011 3:43 pm
Subject: Re: [NYCR:Microcontrollers] A "hacker's dream close-out sale": Insignia - Infocast 3.5" Internet Media Display

the corporate branding world ran out of  new words to tap about 2.5 years ago due to the shortened product lifecycles and exponentially increasing generation of new product lines since the mid 90's; we're just starting to feel the real effects.  

by my calculations, about July we should start seeing the rollout of the HP Pacer notebook and "Intellivision. by Kenneth Cole."

On Feb 10, 2011, at 12:32 PM, Pablo Martinez wrote:


 
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Matt Joyce  
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 More options Feb 10 2011, 4:29 pm
From: Matt Joyce <mdjo...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:29:12 -0800
Local: Thurs, Feb 10 2011 4:29 pm
Subject: Re: [NYCR:Microcontrollers] A "hacker's dream close-out sale": Insignia - Infocast 3.5" Internet Media Display

Hell... look up how many devices have born the name ipaq.

Worse.. everytime someone says ios these days I am still immediately
thinking of cisco ios.

It's damned enfuriating is what it is.


 
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