Chinese semiconductor company Allwinner has unveiled its dirt-cheap Remix OS laptop, priced at $79 if purchased in bulk. The entry-level laptop will run a custom version of Android and will be powered by 64-bit quad-core A64 processor, or a 32-bit octa-core A83T chip.
What's the catch behind the amazingly low price? Well, these laptops have very limited RAM and storage capacity of nothing more than 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage tops, so do not expect a fast-loading laptop. The laptop's display will range between 11.6 to 14.1 inches in size, with a modest 1,366 x 768-pixel resolution. Allwinner may be popular as a brand that delivers low-cost, developer-friendly devices, but they do not score high on performance.
Allwinner has not released any official statement on how its Remix OS laptops will be individually priced in the market. The future of the product will greatly depend on which distributor picks up the evolving platform and how it will be marketed.
In 2015, TechTimes reported about the software company, Jide, releasing the Remix Mini, which was the first true Android PC in the market. Jide and Allwinner have collaborated on the project, with Remix Mini running on 1.2GHz quad-core Allwinner A53 processor.
Remix OS is a computer operating system that allows users to run Android applications on a personal computer. It is gaining popularity among developers and users alike because of its desktop-like experience and the ability to run apps in separate windows or fullscreen. The operating system is still far from perfect, but its developer Jide promises to continuously improve its technical capabilities to provide better user experience.
As Android incessantly dominates the smartphone, tablet and wearable device market, it would not be surprising if it starts exploring the idea of transitioning to PC. It is exciting to see how Android PCs will take shape. With more than 1.6 million Android apps available, the rich ecosystem of the popular operating system is expected to change the way we use PC forever.
