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Cheap development board for Windows CE


I'm looking for a development board for WinCE, preferably with the following connectors:

  • VGA/DVI for screen
  • USB for kb/mouse
  • Ethernet (10Mbit is OK, 100 would be even better ;-) )
  • Storage (eg: SD/MMC/CF cards)

I'm looking for this, because I want to attend the Imagine Cup , Embedded Systems design. And I'm looking for a challenge, ofcourse ;-).

I found a board called HawkBoard (http://www.hawkboard.org), but I want to know if there are alternatives for about the same price (max $200 incl. shipping/customs/taxes). I need the BSP, ofcourse ;-).

Thanks!

Yvan


Solution

  • The eBox 2300/3300 is a low cost device that has been used for past Imagine Cup challenges. It's x86, comes with a BSP, is in an enclosure, is low cost ($195 or $255) and meets most of your needs.

    Of course CE has forever shipped with a reference BSP for x86, so you can usually get just about any x86 device working, though most other devices tend to be pretty big physically.

    There are also open source CE BSPs available for the BeagleBoard and GumStix.