Another announcement from Andrew Rawnsley of R-Comp, this time with his RCi hat on: We are pleased to announce that Pi 5 technology is now available in our Hydra computers, and as an optional add-on for N.Ex.T boxes. The 64-bit only Pi 5 offers a significant performance boost over the previous generation, with improvements to processing, but also storage and general server capabilities. As such, it offers a noticeable upgrade to the Hydra, making additional heads both faster and smoother, as well as improving file sharing performance. Sadly RISC OS…
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There may be 100 mega-reasons to grab Elesar’s new NIC for your RiscPC
Well, okay, that’s a 100mbps connection – so just the one reason, then. Elesar Ltd launched a new product at the London Show last month1, a 100baseT NIC (with patch lead) for the RiscPC and A7000/A7000+ machines.
Read MoreRiscDOCK – a new portability solution from RISCOSbits
An undeniable feature of modern Single Board Computers (SBCs) – quite a few of which can run RISC OS – is their small size, making them eminently portable if put in a suitable case. For example, I usually have a Raspberry Pi-based computer in my bag alongside my normal work laptop when out and about. There is a compromise with that portability, though, and that’s to do with connectivity – I can use the laptop as is, with nothing else attached. But that Pi? Not so much. I need a…
Read MoreThree new NVMe systems from RISCOSbits at Wakefield
This year’s Wakefield in Bradford – aka Wradfold show takes place tomorrow, so if you haven’t already sorted your travel plans (why not?) you probably still have a little time, and there are three more reasons to do so from RISCOSbits.
Read MoreAnother RISCOSbits computer lands – eMMC4
Coming just a few months after the launch of the PiRO Qube machine, there is another new machine available from RISCOSbits – the eMMC4. With prices starting at £199, this is the second in their line of eMMC PiHard systems after the Qube.
Read MoreA new range of Mini machines joins the RISCube range
There are a number of variations of RISCube range of computers from R-Comp are Windows systems with a flavour of VirtualRiscPC preinstalled, and the company has now added yet another range in the form of RISCube Minis that make the previous RISCube Minis look a bit less mini.
Read MoreElesar helps you become more ‘Eco’ friendly
Well, helps your RiscPC connect to Econet, anyway If you were a user of Acorn machines in the 8-bit era, you’ll almost certainly be aware of Econet, Acorn’s networking solution, which began life in the early 1980s. The concept didn’t end with the machines of that era, though, and was supported on Acorn’s ARM-based computers, right up to and including those from the RiscPC-era, with an Econet module available for them.
Read MoreElesar wants you to see red…
function keys – obviously! They’ve been unavailable for quite some time, but Elesar‘s popular keyboards are once again back in stock and available to buy. The devices are all-black, with a row of red function keys, making them quite reminiscent of the BBC Micro’s keyboard.
Read MoreRISCOSbits expands Pi Hard range with PiRO Qube and PiRO Noir SSD Base
If you’re attempting to keep count of the number of different models of RISC OS computer available from RISCOSbits, you’ll have run out of fingers a long time ago – as well as toes and any other body parts you can use to help count. I have spare fingers lying around (don’t ask) and I’ve run out.
Read MoreLap up a Pinebook Pro at the Southwest Show
Don’t worry, you can clear the entire stock – mine’s already ordered! This Saturday’s Southwest Show will be when anyone holding their breath in anticipation of the arrival of the Pinebook Pro running RISC OS can finally breath again: R-Comp will be bringing along a selection of the ARM-based laptops from PINE64 to the show, not just to show off, but for people to buy – along with a range of accessories.
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