Here are the suggested features that we (both Cemetech and Omnimaga) will be voting on:
- Wifi
POSTED POLL- Backlight- Mini USB or regular USB
POSTED POLL- 2.5 mm link cable or 3.5 mm link cable
POSTED POLL- SD card
POSTED POLL- ABCDE keyboard or old Alpha lock?
POSTED POLL- Screen size/resolution - old 96x64, or higher?
POSTED POLL -> But with same actual dimensions, but better pixel density.
-> Suggested high resolutions: 192x128, 240x160, 320x240
-> Aiming at a 3:2 aspect ratio
- Memory size (need to do a bit of research before deciding on options, this is top priority)
-> RAM, Flash ROM
-> Note that eZ80 can only address up to 16 MB, any more needs swapping
-> GOOD Flash chips, something that lasts for a VERY long time
- Sound?
(NON-HARDWARE FEATURE)- Linking: FAT filesystem emulation for easy, simple transfers
(NON-HARDWARE FEATURE)- Grayscale screen
INCLUDED AS SCREEN FEATURE- Internal rechargeable battery, AA battery or AAA battery
POSTED POLLNewly added ideas/features:- Better keys/durability
IMPROVEMENT, NOT FEATURE- Backlit screen with ability to turn off the light
POSTED POLL- If going with the 3.5 mm headphone jack, it shouldn't be advertised as a headphone jack, but sound should be supported by the OS and will be easy to put in programs.
(NON-HARDWARE FEATURE)- Batteries charge when plugged into the computer (AA rechargeable ones, that is, plus a setting if battery type is unknown) (This is both hardware and software)
- Don't look too much like the TI-8x series (but enough for usability for students and compatibility with teachers)
(NON-HARDWARE FEATURE)- Touch pad vs arrow keys vs arrow keys with a small, flat joystick in the center
POSTED POLL- Battery indicator light
POSTED POLL- Low cost hardware
(NON-HARDWARE FEATURE)I will NOT be looking into the original thread for suggested features. It's kind of long, isn't it?
That means if you still have features to suggest, suggest them in the feature discussion topic.
Suggestions will close this Friday. (August 13th) Why? School is about to start VERY soon (for some, it already has), and
we really need a solid foundation before people start becoming busy and such.Suggestions are closed. Voting will begin very soon.Please do not post in this topic. This topic is meant for tracking features only.
If you want to discuss features, please go here:
http://ourl.ca/6594
