GCW Zero: New Open Source Handheld on Kickstarter

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Orion4874
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GCW Zero: New Open Source Handheld on Kickstarter

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A new open source handheld is launching on Kickstarter, the GCW Zero.
The Zero is more or less the successor to the GPH and Dingoo handhelds created by, Justin Barwick, a member of the Dingoonity forums.

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Specs:
CPU: Ingenic JZ4770 1 GHz MIPS processor
GPU: Vivante GC860, capable of OpenGL ES 2.0
Display: 3.5 inch LCD with 320x240 pixels; 4:3 aspect ratio is ideal for retro gaming
Operating System: Linux 3.x (OpenDingux)
Memory: 256 MB DDR2
Internal storage: 8 GB, most of which is available for applications and data
External storage: micro SDHC up to 32 GB or micro SDXC of 64 GB (SDXC cards must be reformatted before use)
Connectivity: Mini USB 2.0 OTG
Mini HDMI 1.3 out
3.5 mm (mini jack) A/V port for earphone and analog TV-out
Audio: Stereo speakers, mono microphone
Other: Accelerometer (g-sensor) and vibration motors
Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz, can connect to access point or direct device-to-device
Dimensions: 143 * 70 * 18 mm
Weight: 8 oz / 225 g
Battery: 2800 mAh

Kickstarter Page:

Main website: http://www.gcw-zero.com/

Zero forums at Dingoonity: http://boards.dingoonity.org/gcw-zero/

The Dingoonity forums has a lot of info about the Zero including videos, pics and reviews by members that have already recieved units.
If you're a follower of the open source scene consider backing the Zero and help keep the scene alive!
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Wow that was fast, I still haven't gotten mine.
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Little steep for my taste. I'm still hoping the nD comes to exist. I'd buy a few open-source handhelds at $10 a pop, even if the quality is significantly lower than something like the Zero.
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Would like to see how Emulation is, i wouldnt use it for anything else.
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I actually have a prototype unit and can say that emulation is already very good. As of now only 16bit and below have emulators available but PSX and maybe even N64 will be in the future.
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