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We’ll call it a “chip” off the old PC…I found it on PCGamer.com…

California start-up Next Thing is seeking funding to make a computer that will cost … $9. It’s looking to raise a further $50,000 on Kickstarter to finish development of the credit-card sized ‘Chip’ computer. The first versions will have a 1 Ghz processor, 512 MB of RAM, and 4 GB of onboard storage. The gadget runs a version of the Linux Operating System, can connect to a monitor, and includes networking technologies like wi-fi and Bluetooth. Next Thing is also planning to make a version of the Chip into a handheld gadget called the Pocket Chip that will sell for about $49. The first finished Chips are due to reach backers in December, before the gadget goes into general release in early 2016. (I think you’ll need binoculars to keyboard.)