This project on kickstarter for a dual core ARM A9 with 16 or 64 core accelerator looks interesting, and it looks like a good deal for $99.
A powerful multicore computer that is low cost to run, and great if you are into parllel computing.
Anyone have any thoughts, and is anyone buying one?
Parallella Computer Specifications
The following list shows the major components planned for the Parallella computer:
- Dual-core ARM A9 CPU
- Epiphany Multicore Accelerator (16 or 64 cores)
- 1GB RAM
- MicroSD Card
- USB 2.0 (two)
- Two general purpose expansion connectors
- Ethernet 10/100/1000
- HDMI connection
- Ships with Ubuntu OS
- Ships with free open source Epiphany development tools that include C compiler, multicore debugger, Eclipse IDE, OpenCL SDK/compiler, and run time libraries.
- Dimensions are 3.4'' x 2.1''
link:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adapteva/parallella-a-su…
"Into" parallel computing is quite different from accessing available software for it. Most consumer software can hardly utilise quad core on the phone/tablet let along 16 or 64 cores. Most super computer runs quite specific software for specific purposes. I don't quite expect it to power my next smart TV yet :)