The OLinuXino project is run by the people at Olimex.com. This is a completely open-source project, software
There are two sub-projects: the older iMX233 boards and the newer A13 boards.
The iMX233 is named after the processor used: a Freescale i.mx233 running at 454 MHz. Freescale refer to this as an "application processor", while Olimex call it simply a microcontroller. Either way, don't expect too much oomph out of this beastie, but it does help to keep the board cheap: 30 euros is the target cost. Olimex describe these boards as suitable for machine control and home automation. Boards range in size from micro through mini to maxi, i/o possibilities differ according to size, and prices go from 24 euros to 45 euros. All boards have an SD card connector for the Linux boot image.
The A13 is also named after the processor used; in this case it's the Allwinner A13 SoC (a single-core ARM Cortex A8 cpu paired with an ARM MALI 400 gpu).
The Allwinner A13 is a cheaper version of their A10, so these boards compare with the first generation of sticks. The main difference is that the A13 does not support HDMI out. These boards therefore offer only VGA and LCD output options for video. Suitable LCDs are available from Olimex.
As with the iMX233 boards, there is a range of the A13 boards, with micro and standard sizes, and with wi-fi as an option. Prices range from 35 euros to 55 euros.
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