Traditionally, you’ve been far more likely to find Chrome OS powering a PC-like device than Android. That’s even been true for all-in-one devices, where even Chrome OS has been a rarity. But for those who want something that’s like an Android tablet experience that stays put and is always plugged in, AliExpress offers a 10″ 1280×800 Android 13 touchscreen device that includes two USB-A ports, HDMI out, Ethernet and a microSD slot in white or black finishes for a bit under $170 in a configuration that includes 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of flash. Bumping the specs to 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of flash, and Android 14 brings the price to almost $210. There’s also an option that includes the display in a portrait orientation. The devices are marketed as being for signage and kiosks, but could likely serve as a basic general computer.
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The Commodore 64 Ultimate gets the ultimate GUI of 1982
There have been no shortage of Commodore 64 revivals big and small. This fall, though, fans of the pioneering computer will get an official reboot from its new owner. While games have been the primary application behind modern recreations of classic computers, followed by a renewed exploration of BASIC, those computers also had their share of productivity applications. And some of those early applications ran in an early graphical interface called GEOS. Now, Commodore, Inc. has noted that GEOS will be included with all flavors of the Commodore 64 Ultimate, making it easier for those familiar with modern GUIs to find their ways around and making more of a distinction between consoles and true home computers with great game libraries.