HardWhere multi-user PC stick uses removable microSD cards for OS, apps, and data

[froggyboy604]

This tiny computer has a dual-core ARM-based processor, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of built-in storage. But the computer’s Linux-based operating system, apps and files aren’t stored on the built-in storage. Instead, they hang out on a removable microSD card.

Remove your microSD card and insert another and multiple people can use the same HardWhere stick.

The developers of the HardWhere are running a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for the project. Early backers can request a HardWhere device with a 16GB microSD card for a pledge of €30 or more.

That’s about $35 US, and roughly half the eventual price of a retail unit. But the price doesn’t include shipping, which adds another €20 ($23).

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This does look like a pretty good mini pc. I like that you can use your own MicroSD memory card to install your operating system, apps, and data onto instead of using the internal storage space which is usually not enough space for installing many apps, operating systems to like a bigger 128GB MicroSD card.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

Not bad, but I'm noticing the market is flooding with these of late.

 

[froggyboy604]

Not bad, but I'm noticing the market is flooding with these of late.

I agree there seems to be a flood of these Mini Stick PCs, but at least this Mini Stick PC let you buy your own larger MicroSD card for installing your operating system, programs instead of being stuck with 4-8GB of internal space for installing programs, operating systems, and mods.

 

[Demon_Skeith]

I hope schools make use of this, it would help with desk space without a large desktop cluttering things.