Earlier covered a note on
http://emergingtechnologiesaview.blogspot.in/2014/01/on-android-pc.html
http://emergingtechnologiesaview.blogspot.in/2014/01/on-android-pc.html
We had been showing the demo inside and outside to several
people. Several use cases emerged (For a quad core, Jelly bean based, 2gb local
memory, 8gb flash memory - wireless, Ethernet enabled, camera - 2MP - TF
Card 32 GB - external hard disc 2TB - USB hub - wireless keyboard, RF mouse -
under $70)
1. Can easily replace desk top operations - word, excel, ppt -
microsoft / quick office app, Skype, Gmail, Outlook, RDP (Windows), Citrix, and
VMWare apps are there to connect with apps, or any systems - imagine savings on
desktop (capital cost) and updates - maintenance costs
2. Google drive, Drop box, facebook, linked in other cool apps -
are good
3. TED, Pinterest is great surprise - with HDMI sound
4. In a large group conference - great collaborator - wireless
key board passed on - every one can share their doc / ppts and express ideas.
5. Great use case for conference systems - mic is pretty good -
picture quality is better.
6. Could be low cost for training class rooms (instead of
desktops)
7. Good BYOD that can be implemented at low cost - professional
is productive at office - needs just HDMI monitor and key board only - at home
- HDMI TV - at the hotel - Has HDMI TV - seen it work - and even on the airport
(they can think of giving only HDMI monitors - Think of that!!! -
Only down side - though jelly bean - can't play Temple doom or
other games - the monitors are not touch enabled -
8. If we are taking to to enterprise and clients - what about
security - what about updates - what about apps that need to be blocked - good
questions - remember this is Open source - can be hardened - one answer - There
are apps that will allow you to control or block app specific bandwidth -
example - I can provide low bandwidth to skype of video based apps - This way,
if the person is in VISA environment - certain apps (Games!!!) may not work,
but when you are in the lobby - it might - then, if you are back in office
space of home - apps blocked - in your drawing room apps enabled -
possibilities are unlimited - and truly collaborative - with a true out-side in
flavor.
Future Desktop / Laptop?
There was a brand doubt - Dell answers that - all features (and
more) are available in Android PC
Now that Dell is Retailing at $129 (without camera and a little
less memory) - we can look at alternative cheaper options
Interestingly even at $129.. (a 40% more expensive solution) -
The IT shops can save significant money - per seat per hour
Consider this - Mobile development is a key strategy - Android
development environment, platform, currently managed through simulators -
When the IT shop adopts this - the platform, environment is all
mobile ready (or android ready) - this can be one' secret agility.
Are there solutions in apple / ios?
Not fully - Here is what we have
Primarily focused on audio / video streaming - they could
potentially look into providing access to apps
Similarly chromecast
What I find most interesting about Android Mini PC - is the
disruption and the innovation possibilities - With dell adopting.. the business
prospects are brighter.
For me - I do not have to have a desk top - lap top (I do not
have to lug this everywhere) - tablet -
Just give me an HDMI monitor - I am good
Further good news - you can load ubuntu into this RK3188 based
android PC
Have loaded ubuntu into my android mini pc - works great
Before I sign off - you have to check this - heard of ubuntu
server in 2"x2"x2" sized cube? - like a key chain!!
Incredible price of $129 - quad core - ubuntu - with e-sata -
imagine that
I remember Jack Nicholson (Joker) in 1989 - Batman - 'Where does he get those wonderful toys? -
