[Arm-netbook] RTD1186 750mhz MIPS SoC... $2 for 10k units!

[joem]

On Fri, 2013-04-12 at 13:24 +0100, luke.leighton wrote:
> http://rhombus-tech.net/realtek/rtd1186/
> 
> i've been looking up the realtek RTD1186 and i'm absolutely staggered
> to have received quotes varying from $1.90 to $3.80 for 10k quantities
> on this SoC.  its features include:
> 
> * Realtek's 750mhz MIPS core
> * 3D OpenGL graphics
> * PCI Express
> * SATA
> * Gigabit Ethernet
> * USB 3
> * 3D HDMI
> 
> i mean.... come on!  how in god's name is that even possible??  the
> only thing i can think of is that the volume is so high (because it's
> used in extreme mass-volume for HDTV products).
> 
> but... wow.  i'm blown away.
> 
> this would make an absolutely fantastic $25 PC.
> 
> the only thing is: i *have* to track down the datasheet, which will
> say what the power consumption is, as well as give enough information
> to make a PCB round it.
> 
> any help there greatly appreciated because it's proving challenging.

No LCD?