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OS SPOTLIGHT<br />
<strong>ODROID</strong> HISTORY<br />
The Original <strong>ODROID</strong><br />
Where It All Started<br />
Edited by Rob Roy<br />
When Hardkernel first created the <strong>ODROID</strong> family of single-board computers,<br />
it was intended for Android developers to be able to prototype apps on<br />
an inexpensive, pre-rooted device to facilitate app development. It was also<br />
well-suited for games, and was one of the more innovative devices of its time for Android<br />
gaming.<br />
The <strong>ODROID</strong> has since blossomed into a wide product line, from wearables to<br />
media centers to desktop replacements, with many add-on components suitable for<br />
hardware tinkering, robotics, home automation, Linux and Android programming, and<br />
much more. What follows is the original unedited advertisement for the first <strong>ODROID</strong><br />
device from the late 2000s, which was a handheld device with a built-in screen, gyroscopic<br />
sensors and controller buttons that was eventually retired in November of 2009.<br />
Enjoy this blast from the past!<br />
<strong>ODROID</strong> is a developer’s dream device. The fully assembled<br />
device comes with debug board, source code and schematics.<br />
You can also communicate with engineers worldwide<br />
through the <strong>ODROID</strong> developer community. <strong>ODROID</strong> is<br />
based on a Samsung S5PC100 833MHz ARM’s Cortex-A8<br />
with NEON multimedia accelerator.<br />
Demo Videos<br />
RockOn demo:<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM7N3JDnX4k<br />
SlideMe and SocialDROID:<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8S-8gCa2bo<br />
Android 720p Video HDMI Demo:<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEWrV8LuX04<br />
Space Megaforce:<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj5sKT_2-Dg<br />
Speed Forge 3D HDTV demo:<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5fKrScVtP8<br />
Android Games<br />
The chip’s 3D OpenGL ES capability enables high speed<br />
3D games such as Speed Forge 3D. The <strong>ODROID</strong> is connected<br />
to a 42” HDTV via the standard mini HDMI cable.<br />
The <strong>ODROID</strong> platform is completely open. You can develop,<br />
publish and play numerous games.<br />
Video Playback through HDTV<br />
<strong>ODROID</strong> supports up to 720P resolution video files. You<br />
can connect the <strong>ODROID</strong> to a big screen HDTV through<br />
the built-in mini HDMI connector. Fast web browsing, social<br />
networking and emailing is easy to use through the WiFi<br />
network.<br />
Music<br />
Choose from various music applications available in the market.<br />
Flicking cover flows allow a more enjoyable experience.<br />
To see the original advertisement, please visit the Hardkernel<br />
archives at http://bit.ly/1Gx5Lr1.<br />
<strong>ODROID</strong> MAGAZINE 29
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