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New PPC/Linux PDA Reference Design From IBM

Posted by timothy on from the diversity-in-hardware dept.

kinema writes "It looks like IBM has released a new Linux/PowerPC based PDA reference design called e-LAP ("embedded Linux application platform"). It features a PowerPC 405LP, 30MB SDRAM, 32MB NOR Flash, 64MB Disk-On-Chip Flash, 240 x 320 color LCD, Stereo speakers, Microphone, USB (both host and client ports), a 3000 gate Xilinx FPGA, SDIO slot and last but not least a TCPA security chip. I for one would love to see some good PowerPC based PDAs on the market."

2 of 254 comments (clear)

  1. Huh?! by TheDarkener · · Score: 0, Troll

    They have *all these features*, but no CD-ROM?? What are these guys THINKING?!

    --
    It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a grue.
  2. Re:lower power consumption by Klaruz · · Score: 3, Troll

    Intel: Reference design uses XScale
    IBM: Reference design uses PPC

    YOU: Pick one you like best. Weigh all factors, cost, features, speed, power consumption. There ARE differences.

    More choice is always good.