Hardkernel has released a new version of the 37-dollar mini-PC

In December last year, Hardkernel launched a mini-PC model that is very similar to the Raspberry Pi. This gadget was called ODROID-C1, and its capabilities significantly exceeded the capabilities of "raspberry". So, this mini-PC is quite similar to the Raspberry Pi B +, and the form factor and even the GPIO connectors are similar. But ODROID-C1 was equipped with a quad-core Cortex-A5 processor with a frequency of 1.5GHz, 1GB DDR3, a gigabit network card and a few more “geeky” bells and whistles. A comparison of both models is continued.

Now a new version of Odroid has appeared - C1 + . The cost of the device is not $ 35, but $ 37, and its capabilities are even better than its predecessor.

So, the new mini-PC has a quad-core Amlogic S805 ARM Cortex-A5.

Comparison of ODROID-C1 and Raspberry Pi B +

	ODROID-C1	RPi Model-B +
CPU	Amlogic S805 SoC4 x ARM® Cortex®-A5 1.5GHzARMv7 Architecture @ 28nm wafer	Broadcom BCM28351 x ARM11 700MHzARMv6 Architecture @ 40nm wafer
GPU	2 x ARM® Mali ™ -450MP 600MHz	1 x VideoCore IV 250MHz
RAM	1GB 32bit DDR3 792MHz	512MB 32bit LP-DDR2 400MHz
Flash storage	Micro-SD UHS-1 @ 100Mhz / SDR50 or eMMC storage option	Micro-SD @ 50Mhz / SDR25, No eMMC storage option
USB2.0 Host	4 ports	4 ports
USB2.0 Device / OTG	1 Port for Linux USB Gadget driver	No
Ethernet / LAN	10/100/1000 Mbit / s	10/100 Mbit / s
Video output	HDMI	HDMI / Composite RCA
Audio output	HDMI	HDMI / 3.5mm Jack
Camera input	USB 720p	MIPI CSI 1080p
Real time clock	YES (On-board RTC)	No (unless using an add-on module)
IR Receiver	YES (On-board IR Sensor)	No (unless using an add-on module)
IO Expansion	40pin port (GPIO / UART / SPI / I2C / ADC)	40pin port (GPIO / UART / SPI / I2C / I2S)
ADC	10bit SAR 2 channels	No (unless using an add-on board)
Size	85 x 56mm (3.35 ”x 2.2”)	85 x 56mm (3.35 ”x 2.2”)
Weight	40g (1.41 oz)	42g (1.48 oz)
Price	$ 35	$ 35

What's new in ODROID-C1 +? It has a full-sized HDMI port instead of micro-HDMI. Passive cooling is also installed, there is an I2S bus for HiFi, plus CEC functions are supported without a backup RT-battery.

The developers claim that the new model improves the compatibility of SD-cards, and the energy is supplied via the USB OTG port, so that the USB-cable and a regular DC adapter can serve as a source of energy.

The remaining options have not changed much - here is 1 GB of RAM, a slot for microSD memory cards, with the possibility of increasing capacity up to 64 GB. There is a gigabit Ethernet port, two USB 2.0 ports, a micro-USB port 40-pin GPIO, compatible with accessories for raspberries. The size of the mini PC is only 3.4 * 2.2 inches.

The system supports Android and Linux.