Pandora Wiki - User contributions [en]

Talk:Pandora

2010-10-04T09:36:42Z

British: /* Improving readability/accuracy */

I added the full spec list from the bluwiki page with minor updates and changes. I did not update any of the existing links, though. This ''really'' needs to get done. [[User:Chip|Chip]] 02:22, 15 April 2008 (CEST)
: Thanks for doing this - I did mean to move the information across at some point but I've been busy. When I get a Pandora board it is fairly likely I'll start to throw some more information on here and we can slowly remove the links to 'prove' various aspects of the design as it becomes more final. [[User:Orkie|Orkie]] 19:48, 15 April 2008 (CEST)

: OpenGL ES Demonstrated link updated. [[User:AeroSigma|AeroSigma]] 13:47, 7 July 2008 (PST)

== Sorry about that ==

I accidentally added the 'we need help' header thinking it was the Spanish page. All fixed. 
[[User:Nat1192|Nat1192]] 03:00, 1 October 2008 (CEST)

== Size Comparisons ==

Several threads on the forums have linked to pictures and videos comparing real Pandoras to other gadgets. I suggest we add some of these with permission. (The SizEasy is nice, but leaves a lot to imagination...)

This thread:: http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/54034-pandora-size-comparison-pictures/
--[[User:Ollonk|Ollonk]] 22:05, 21 June 2010 (MEST)
:Very nice. I missed that topic. I think the size comparisons should actually go on their own page (with a link on this page).
:Edit: I made a page for it [[Size Comparisons]]
: --[[User:Cheese|Cheese]] 23:21, 21 June 2010 (MEST)

== Expanding History ==

Someone who was there to experience the whole process, from when it was first announced, to when it started shipping, should expand this section. Or at least post some notes here for me or whoever feels up to doing it.
--[[User:Cheese|Cheese]] 07:25, 26 June 2010 (MEST)
Created a page for this.--[[User:Tsh|Tsh]] 19:51, 26 June 2010 (MEST)

==mp3 playing time - 100hrs or 20?==
Concerning [http://pandorawiki.org/index.php?title=Pandora&diff=3566&oldid=3563 this edit], I realize that 100 hrs may be unrealistic, but where does the "20 hrs" figure even come from? Was it just pulled out of a hat? [[User:Esn|Esn]] 20:24, 6 September 2010 (MEST)
::Yes, looks like it was a rather odd guess. Currently, I measure 17 hours [[Power_modes]]. Claiming that it is impossible to ever get anywhere near to 2 or 3 times that just shows a poor understanding of where the power management is at the moment. --[[User:Tsh|Tsh]] 03:11, 7 September 2010 (MEST)
:After starting exaile with a fully charged battery and playing music for a few minutes, when I opened the lid again the battery meter told me I had 19.5 hours left. I didn't leave it on to see if it really lasted that long. --[[User:Nyan|Nyan]] 10:07, 7 September 2010 (MEST)
::The whole point of the '100' hours, and the quote from the forum is that with good power management, and if the DSP can be used to play music (with minimal support from the main CPU), some tasks can be optimised - it is not a reflection of the current state.--[[User:Tsh|Tsh]] 10:14, 7 September 2010 (MEST)
:::Yeah, well, Craig is overly optimistic about a lot of things. --[[User:Nyan|Nyan]] 10:20, 7 September 2010 (MEST)

== Improving readability/accuracy ==
A few things to discuss:
* '''Input:''' "''Directional pad will be a D-pad.''" We probably don't want to keep that sentence as is. The "''will''" part is pointless, and making it current would give "''Directional pad is a D-pad''", which would be clumsy at best. Any idea ?
* '''Connectivity:''' "''802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) included. USB host included. USB-on-the-go (one-port host and client) included''" What's the point of having wifi, usb host, and USB OTG on the same line ? Also, OTG is already mentionned on the third line.
--[[User:British|British]] 14:15, 29 September 2010 (MEST)
:These errors are due to carelessness on my part from when I changed the wording to be past tense after the Pandora started shipping. Also, I don't agree with changing "Mass" to "Weight". Weight is a measurement of force the acts on an object. Grams is a measurement of an objects mass. --[[User:Cheese|Cheese]] 06:25, 4 October 2010 (MEST)
::I know what you mean, but I suspect the point of the Pandora wiki is not to allow people to 'correctly' understand physical concepts. Now take just about *any* package sold in your mall or whatnot, and read it... how many times do you see 'mass' instead of the commonly used 'weight' (just like the link on that line) ? Let's be realistic. --[[User:British|British]] 11:34, 4 October 2010 (MEST)

Talk:Pandora

2010-10-04T09:34:57Z

British: /* Improving readability/accuracy */

I added the full spec list from the bluwiki page with minor updates and changes. I did not update any of the existing links, though. This ''really'' needs to get done. [[User:Chip|Chip]] 02:22, 15 April 2008 (CEST)
: Thanks for doing this - I did mean to move the information across at some point but I've been busy. When I get a Pandora board it is fairly likely I'll start to throw some more information on here and we can slowly remove the links to 'prove' various aspects of the design as it becomes more final. [[User:Orkie|Orkie]] 19:48, 15 April 2008 (CEST)

: OpenGL ES Demonstrated link updated. [[User:AeroSigma|AeroSigma]] 13:47, 7 July 2008 (PST)

== Sorry about that ==

I accidentally added the 'we need help' header thinking it was the Spanish page. All fixed. 
[[User:Nat1192|Nat1192]] 03:00, 1 October 2008 (CEST)

== Size Comparisons ==

Several threads on the forums have linked to pictures and videos comparing real Pandoras to other gadgets. I suggest we add some of these with permission. (The SizEasy is nice, but leaves a lot to imagination...)

This thread:: http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/54034-pandora-size-comparison-pictures/
--[[User:Ollonk|Ollonk]] 22:05, 21 June 2010 (MEST)
:Very nice. I missed that topic. I think the size comparisons should actually go on their own page (with a link on this page).
:Edit: I made a page for it [[Size Comparisons]]
: --[[User:Cheese|Cheese]] 23:21, 21 June 2010 (MEST)

== Expanding History ==

Someone who was there to experience the whole process, from when it was first announced, to when it started shipping, should expand this section. Or at least post some notes here for me or whoever feels up to doing it.
--[[User:Cheese|Cheese]] 07:25, 26 June 2010 (MEST)
Created a page for this.--[[User:Tsh|Tsh]] 19:51, 26 June 2010 (MEST)

==mp3 playing time - 100hrs or 20?==
Concerning [http://pandorawiki.org/index.php?title=Pandora&diff=3566&oldid=3563 this edit], I realize that 100 hrs may be unrealistic, but where does the "20 hrs" figure even come from? Was it just pulled out of a hat? [[User:Esn|Esn]] 20:24, 6 September 2010 (MEST)
::Yes, looks like it was a rather odd guess. Currently, I measure 17 hours [[Power_modes]]. Claiming that it is impossible to ever get anywhere near to 2 or 3 times that just shows a poor understanding of where the power management is at the moment. --[[User:Tsh|Tsh]] 03:11, 7 September 2010 (MEST)
:After starting exaile with a fully charged battery and playing music for a few minutes, when I opened the lid again the battery meter told me I had 19.5 hours left. I didn't leave it on to see if it really lasted that long. --[[User:Nyan|Nyan]] 10:07, 7 September 2010 (MEST)
::The whole point of the '100' hours, and the quote from the forum is that with good power management, and if the DSP can be used to play music (with minimal support from the main CPU), some tasks can be optimised - it is not a reflection of the current state.--[[User:Tsh|Tsh]] 10:14, 7 September 2010 (MEST)
:::Yeah, well, Craig is overly optimistic about a lot of things. --[[User:Nyan|Nyan]] 10:20, 7 September 2010 (MEST)

== Improving readability/accuracy ==
A few things to discuss:
* '''Input:''' "''Directional pad will be a D-pad.''" We probably don't want to keep that sentence as is. The "''will''" part is pointless, and making it current would give "''Directional pad is a D-pad''", which would be clumsy at best. Any idea ?
* '''Connectivity:''' "''802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) included. USB host included. USB-on-the-go (one-port host and client) included''" What's the point of having wifi, usb host, and USB OTG on the same line ? Also, OTG is already mentionned on the third line.
--[[User:British|British]] 14:15, 29 September 2010 (MEST)
:These errors are due to carelessness on my part from when I changed the wording to be past tense after the Pandora started shipping. Also, I don't agree with changing "Mass" to "Weight". Weight is a measurement of force the acts on an object. Grams is a measurement of an objects mass. --[[User:Cheese|Cheese]] 06:25, 4 October 2010 (MEST)
::I know what you mean, but I suspect the point of the Pandora wiki is not to allow people to 'correctly' understand physical concepts. Now take just about *any* package sold in your mall or whatnot, and read it... how many times do you see 'mass' instead of the commonly used 'weight' ? Let's be realistic. --[[User:British|British]] 11:34, 4 October 2010 (MEST)

Talk:Pandora

2010-09-29T12:15:22Z

British:

Pandora

2010-09-29T12:00:17Z

British: /* Core Hardware */ Changed wording for "unbrickable": "through" --> "thanks to".

[[Image:PandoraFrontNew.jpg|right|thumb|320px|The Pandora.]]
The Pandora is a combination of a seventh-generation handheld game console and miniature computer. It is the spiritual successor to other open handheld consoles such as the GP32 and GP2X. The device is open, meaning you can use it however you like and there are no restrictions or fees placed on developers, so anyone can write and release software for it. It runs a custom distribution of Linux based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström] and is currently the most powerful handheld gaming console available.

==History==

On September 30, 2008, 3000 units were made available for pre-order. Later on, this number was increased to 4000. The release of the Pandora was delayed several times until May 2010, when mass production and shipping of the Pandora began. A [[Production timeline]] page describes the process.

==Availability==
[[Image:Pandora-newrender.jpg|left|thumb|220px|A render of the Pandora.]]

For the first batch, 4000 units were made available to be pre-ordered for $330 USD each. Currently (as of September 2010) these are being assembled and shipped out to customers.

A second batch of 4000 was made available for pre-order in July 2010. The price of the second batch is $349 USD. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/54958-just-had-my-2nd-batch-pre-order-email/]

==Capabilities==

The Pandora is a unique device. Currently, there is no other device available that has dedicated gaming controls (including two analog nubs) and a QWERTY keyboard. It was developed primarily as a game console, specifically, a device to emulate older systems (see [[Emulator list]]) and run native games (see [[Games]]). It can also be used as a handheld computer. You can use it to do many of the tasks you would on any other computer, such as browsing the Internet (with a full-featured web browser), listening to music, watching movies and shows, using instant messaging applications, etc.

There are also a few things it can't do. Specifically, it can't run software that is only available for Windows, though if the source code is available there is a possibility it could be ported to run on the Pandora. Also, most proprietary Linux applications won't run without a port (as they were made to run on the x86 architecture while the Pandora is ARM-based).

==Specifications==

===Core Hardware===

*Texas Instruments OMAP3530 system-on-chip (SoC): [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=562133] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=39172&st=160#] ''Specifications can be found at this link: [http://focus.ti.com/pdfs/wtbu/ti_omap3430.pdf] ''
*PowerVR SGX GPU (OpenGL ES 2.0, several million polygons per second). ''OpenGL ES demonstrated: [http://www.imgtec.com/powervr/insider/powervr-demos.asp] ''
*256MB DDR SDRAM in consumer units (early developer units had 128MB).
*Real-time clock (RTC) built in, to keep track of time: [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]
*512MB internal flash memory ([[NAND]]) for consumer Pandoras (early developer boards had 256MB).
*Is "unbrickable", thanks to a ROM bootloader.
*Dimensions: 140 x 83 x 27 mm (See [[Size Comparisons]]).
*Weight: 320g [http://openpandora.ca/] (0.739 lbs).

===Display===

*4.3-inch (93.6 x 56.2 mm), 800x480 widescreen (5:3), touchscreen TFT-LCD. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Brightness: 300 cd/m2, Contrast ratio: 450:1, Response time: tr+tf=30ms. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39741&view=findpost&p=573484]
*TV-out included in hardware, A/V-OUT Port (similar in appearance to a large USB OTG port) has Composite and S-Video outputs and 3.5mm headphone output and microphone input.
**Separate TV-out signals, picture-in-picture capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Powerful 2D and 3D hardware acceleration, see above. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]

===Sound===

*Has a high-quality audio DAC and an ADC.
*A pair of stereo speakers are built into the sides of the display.
*The hardware volume control is a wheel.
*Built-in microphone. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=findpost&pid=568882]

===Input===

*Buttons, keyboard, microphone, and touchscreen. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Directional pad will be a D-pad. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Two real, custom-designed, plastic analog nubs.
*QWERTY keyboard (cellphone-like, but larger). [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]

===Connectivity===

*802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) included. USB host included. USB-on-the-go (one-port host and client) included. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Integrated Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (3Mbps). [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=42344&view=findpost&p=613832]
*[[USB_reference|USB OTG mini-AB port and fully powered (500 mA) standard-A port.]] You can use anything that has the appropriate drivers. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882] Some devices need to first go through a powered USB hub.
*RS-232 included, but a level converter is needed for the UART. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]
*Two SDIO-capable SDHC slots.

===Power===

*Lithium-polymer battery, ~4000mAh.
*Up to 10-14 hours battery life under reasonable load, 8.5 hours under max CPU load, ~17 hours playing music with the display off ([[Power_modes#Times|source]]) (up to 100 hours claimed to be possible with further optimization [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336])
*Can charge through an AC adapter or USB. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=40659&view=findpost&p=587802]
*Advanced power management capabilities: only need to set a max clock speed; when the CPU is not doing anything it automatically HALTs and does nothing to save power. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=574380]
*Eventually will be able to suspend to RAM or suspend to disk for longer battery life and faster start up. See [[Power modes]].

[[Category:Hardware]]

Pandora

2010-09-29T11:59:01Z

British: /* Core Hardware */ Added dots here and there.

[[Image:PandoraFrontNew.jpg|right|thumb|320px|The Pandora.]]
The Pandora is a combination of a seventh-generation handheld game console and miniature computer. It is the spiritual successor to other open handheld consoles such as the GP32 and GP2X. The device is open, meaning you can use it however you like and there are no restrictions or fees placed on developers, so anyone can write and release software for it. It runs a custom distribution of Linux based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström] and is currently the most powerful handheld gaming console available.

==History==

On September 30, 2008, 3000 units were made available for pre-order. Later on, this number was increased to 4000. The release of the Pandora was delayed several times until May 2010, when mass production and shipping of the Pandora began. A [[Production timeline]] page describes the process.

==Availability==
[[Image:Pandora-newrender.jpg|left|thumb|220px|A render of the Pandora.]]

For the first batch, 4000 units were made available to be pre-ordered for $330 USD each. Currently (as of September 2010) these are being assembled and shipped out to customers.

A second batch of 4000 was made available for pre-order in July 2010. The price of the second batch is $349 USD. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/54958-just-had-my-2nd-batch-pre-order-email/]

==Capabilities==

The Pandora is a unique device. Currently, there is no other device available that has dedicated gaming controls (including two analog nubs) and a QWERTY keyboard. It was developed primarily as a game console, specifically, a device to emulate older systems (see [[Emulator list]]) and run native games (see [[Games]]). It can also be used as a handheld computer. You can use it to do many of the tasks you would on any other computer, such as browsing the Internet (with a full-featured web browser), listening to music, watching movies and shows, using instant messaging applications, etc.

There are also a few things it can't do. Specifically, it can't run software that is only available for Windows, though if the source code is available there is a possibility it could be ported to run on the Pandora. Also, most proprietary Linux applications won't run without a port (as they were made to run on the x86 architecture while the Pandora is ARM-based).

==Specifications==

===Core Hardware===

*Texas Instruments OMAP3530 system-on-chip (SoC): [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=562133] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=39172&st=160#] ''Specifications can be found at this link: [http://focus.ti.com/pdfs/wtbu/ti_omap3430.pdf] ''
*PowerVR SGX GPU (OpenGL ES 2.0, several million polygons per second). ''OpenGL ES demonstrated: [http://www.imgtec.com/powervr/insider/powervr-demos.asp] ''
*256MB DDR SDRAM in consumer units (early developer units had 128MB).
*Real-time clock (RTC) built in, to keep track of time: [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]
*512MB internal flash memory ([[NAND]]) for consumer Pandoras (early developer boards had 256MB).
*Is "unbrickable", through a ROM bootloader.
*Dimensions: 140 x 83 x 27 mm (See [[Size Comparisons]]).
*Weight: 320g [http://openpandora.ca/] (0.739 lbs).

===Display===

*4.3-inch (93.6 x 56.2 mm), 800x480 widescreen (5:3), touchscreen TFT-LCD. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Brightness: 300 cd/m2, Contrast ratio: 450:1, Response time: tr+tf=30ms. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39741&view=findpost&p=573484]
*TV-out included in hardware, A/V-OUT Port (similar in appearance to a large USB OTG port) has Composite and S-Video outputs and 3.5mm headphone output and microphone input.
**Separate TV-out signals, picture-in-picture capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Powerful 2D and 3D hardware acceleration, see above. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]

===Sound===

*Has a high-quality audio DAC and an ADC.
*A pair of stereo speakers are built into the sides of the display.
*The hardware volume control is a wheel.
*Built-in microphone. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=findpost&pid=568882]

===Input===

*Buttons, keyboard, microphone, and touchscreen. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Directional pad will be a D-pad. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Two real, custom-designed, plastic analog nubs.
*QWERTY keyboard (cellphone-like, but larger). [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]

===Connectivity===

*802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) included. USB host included. USB-on-the-go (one-port host and client) included. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Integrated Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (3Mbps). [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=42344&view=findpost&p=613832]
*[[USB_reference|USB OTG mini-AB port and fully powered (500 mA) standard-A port.]] You can use anything that has the appropriate drivers. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882] Some devices need to first go through a powered USB hub.
*RS-232 included, but a level converter is needed for the UART. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]
*Two SDIO-capable SDHC slots.

===Power===

*Lithium-polymer battery, ~4000mAh.
*Up to 10-14 hours battery life under reasonable load, 8.5 hours under max CPU load, ~17 hours playing music with the display off ([[Power_modes#Times|source]]) (up to 100 hours claimed to be possible with further optimization [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336])
*Can charge through an AC adapter or USB. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=40659&view=findpost&p=587802]
*Advanced power management capabilities: only need to set a max clock speed; when the CPU is not doing anything it automatically HALTs and does nothing to save power. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=574380]
*Eventually will be able to suspend to RAM or suspend to disk for longer battery life and faster start up. See [[Power modes]].

[[Category:Hardware]]

Pandora

2010-09-29T11:54:54Z

British: /* Core Hardware */ Changed "Mass" to "Weight" because... well, that's not even close to being the same thing ^^

[[Image:PandoraFrontNew.jpg|right|thumb|320px|The Pandora.]]
The Pandora is a combination of a seventh-generation handheld game console and miniature computer. It is the spiritual successor to other open handheld consoles such as the GP32 and GP2X. The device is open, meaning you can use it however you like and there are no restrictions or fees placed on developers, so anyone can write and release software for it. It runs a custom distribution of Linux based on [http://www.angstrom-distribution.org/ Ångström] and is currently the most powerful handheld gaming console available.

==History==

On September 30, 2008, 3000 units were made available for pre-order. Later on, this number was increased to 4000. The release of the Pandora was delayed several times until May 2010, when mass production and shipping of the Pandora began. A [[Production timeline]] page describes the process.

==Availability==
[[Image:Pandora-newrender.jpg|left|thumb|220px|A render of the Pandora.]]

For the first batch, 4000 units were made available to be pre-ordered for $330 USD each. Currently (as of September 2010) these are being assembled and shipped out to customers.

A second batch of 4000 was made available for pre-order in July 2010. The price of the second batch is $349 USD. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?/topic/54958-just-had-my-2nd-batch-pre-order-email/]

==Capabilities==

The Pandora is a unique device. Currently, there is no other device available that has dedicated gaming controls (including two analog nubs) and a QWERTY keyboard. It was developed primarily as a game console, specifically, a device to emulate older systems (see [[Emulator list]]) and run native games (see [[Games]]). It can also be used as a handheld computer. You can use it to do many of the tasks you would on any other computer, such as browsing the Internet (with a full-featured web browser), listening to music, watching movies and shows, using instant messaging applications, etc.

There are also a few things it can't do. Specifically, it can't run software that is only available for Windows, though if the source code is available there is a possibility it could be ported to run on the Pandora. Also, most proprietary Linux applications won't run without a port (as they were made to run on the x86 architecture while the Pandora is ARM-based).

==Specifications==

===Core Hardware===

*Texas Instruments OMAP3530 system-on-chip (SoC). [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=562133] [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=39172&st=160#] ''Specifications can be found at this link: [http://focus.ti.com/pdfs/wtbu/ti_omap3430.pdf] ''
*PowerVR SGX GPU (OpenGL ES 2.0, several million polygons per second). ''OpenGL ES demonstrated: [http://www.imgtec.com/powervr/insider/powervr-demos.asp] ''
*256MB DDR SDRAM in consumer units (early developer units had 128MB).
*Real-time clock (RTC) built in, to keep track of time. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]
*512MB internal flash memory ([[NAND]]) for consumer Pandoras (early developer boards had 256MB).
*Is "unbrickable", through a ROM bootloader.
*Dimensions: 140 x 83 x 27 mm (See [[Size Comparisons]])
*Weight: 320g [http://openpandora.ca/] (0.739 lbs)

===Display===

*4.3-inch (93.6 x 56.2 mm), 800x480 widescreen (5:3), touchscreen TFT-LCD. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Brightness: 300 cd/m2, Contrast ratio: 450:1, Response time: tr+tf=30ms. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=39741&view=findpost&p=573484]
*TV-out included in hardware, A/V-OUT Port (similar in appearance to a large USB OTG port) has Composite and S-Video outputs and 3.5mm headphone output and microphone input.
**Separate TV-out signals, picture-in-picture capabilities. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Powerful 2D and 3D hardware acceleration, see above. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]

===Sound===

*Has a high-quality audio DAC and an ADC.
*A pair of stereo speakers are built into the sides of the display.
*The hardware volume control is a wheel.
*Built-in microphone. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?act=findpost&pid=568882]

===Input===

*Buttons, keyboard, microphone, and touchscreen. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Directional pad will be a D-pad. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Two real, custom-designed, plastic analog nubs.
*QWERTY keyboard (cellphone-like, but larger). [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]

===Connectivity===

*802.11b/g (Wi-Fi) included. USB host included. USB-on-the-go (one-port host and client) included. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=38044]
*Integrated Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR (3Mbps). [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=42344&view=findpost&p=613832]
*[[USB_reference|USB OTG mini-AB port and fully powered (500 mA) standard-A port.]] You can use anything that has the appropriate drivers. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882] Some devices need to first go through a powered USB hub.
*RS-232 included, but a level converter is needed for the UART. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=568882]
*Two SDIO-capable SDHC slots.

===Power===

*Lithium-polymer battery, ~4000mAh.
*Up to 10-14 hours battery life under reasonable load, 8.5 hours under max CPU load, ~17 hours playing music with the display off ([[Power_modes#Times|source]]) (up to 100 hours claimed to be possible with further optimization [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?showtopic=40823&st=80&p=595336&#entry595336])
*Can charge through an AC adapter or USB. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=40659&view=findpost&p=587802]
*Advanced power management capabilities: only need to set a max clock speed; when the CPU is not doing anything it automatically HALTs and does nothing to save power. [http://www.gp32x.com/board/index.php?s=&showtopic=38155&view=findpost&p=574380]
*Eventually will be able to suspend to RAM or suspend to disk for longer battery life and faster start up. See [[Power modes]].

[[Category:Hardware]]