AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hackboard™ today introduced one of the lowest-priced Intel-powered and Windows-based single-board computers ever, the Hackboard 2. It is an affordable, powerful, flexible computer about the size of a smartphone but with the power of a desktop computer. It is available with Microsoft Windows 10 Pro or Linux operating systems. With optional 4G or 5G connectivity, it can connect to the internet from almost anywhere, making it ideal for students, teachers, families and makers alike.
Priced at $99 with Ubuntu Linux or $140 with Windows 10 Pro, Hackboard 2 is available for order beginning today at https://www.crowdsupply.com/hackboard/hb2. Additional expansion kits are also available.
“We believe computing should be more affordable so that those who don’t have access to computers and the internet today can get access,” said Mike Callow, Hackboard co-founder and CEO. “Nearly half of all homes worldwide do not have a computer – what’s often called the Digital Divide. Our mission is to provide an affordable computer that solves this global problem.”
Hackboard 2 comes with a variety of powerful features, including:
- Intel Celeron N4020 Dual-Core Processor, 64-bit, up to 2.8GHz
- 4GB DDR4 memory
- 64GB eMMC storage
- Two M.2 slots for up to 4 additional terabytes of storage
- Intel UHD graphics
- Three high-speed USB 3.0 ports
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1
- Optional 4G or 5G
- 40-pin GPIO header
- HDMI 2.1 (4K)
- Python software
- Headphone jack
- Included power supply
Hackboard expansion kits include a keyboard, webcam, monitor, stand and more, creating a complete Hackboard ecosystem. The kits make it easy for users to create their ideal computing environment.
For makers and hobbyists, Hackboard 2 includes Python software and works with a variety of add-ons. Users can design a host of projects, such as:
- Entertainment systems, including media servers;
- Remote Desktop to access your home office from anywhere;
- Home automation to manage smart-home peripherals, IoT appliances;
- Sensor gateways, such as industrial monitors;
- A host of STEM applications using the GPIO pin header.
“Our goal is to help more people connect to information — and to one another — whether from home, from the office or from school,” said Jon Prove, Hackboard co-founder and COO. “We believe we can help people realize their full potential by gaining access to technology and information thus eliminating the Digital Divide.”
About Hackboard
Hackboard is dedicated to providing powerful, affordable computers for students, families, schools and the maker community. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, London and Shenzhen, China, the company’s mission is to help eliminate the Digital Divide and Digital Poverty. More information about the company is available at www.hackboard.com or via social media: @HackboardSBC