PINE A64, First $15 64-Bit Single Board Super Computer

A project in San Francisco, CA by PINE64 Inc.
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PINE A64 is the world's first 64-bit expandable Quad Core 1.2Ghz supercomputer, tablet, media center, and more... starting at just $15.
Backers: 36780
Average Pledge Per Backer: $47

Funded: $1,731,440 of $31,416
Dates: Dec 9th -> Jan 23rd (45 days)
Project By: PINE64 Inc.
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