Re: [NTLK] ANN: Internal USB "Port"

~~~ On 2006/09/27 15:38, Adam Goddard at pashosh@tpg.com.au wrote ~~~

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> I have basic NewtonScript skills, so the combination of both
> integrating a USB host control chip and writing the drivers for the
> Newton would be a considerable task for me. The overall cost for this
> PCB should be about AU$35-40 which is, according to an exchange rate of
> AU$1.332 per US$1, equates to US$26.27-$30.03. This is an early/rough
> estimate, might be cheaper or maybe a little bit more expensive. It's
> light, so shipping should be quite inexpensive. I'm hoping maybe a few
> people on different continents who regularly do repairs/installations
> can take a few dozen to make things easier for local Newtonians. I've
> selected an IC which I hope will bring a balance of price, stability
> and cross platform usage, with drivers for Winboxes, Macs, Linux and
> Unix.

I'll want at least one, thanks.

Shalom.
Christian

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