Odroid

Definition - What does Odroid mean?

Odroid is a handheld game console which uses the Android operating system. It is produced by a Korean open source hardware company called Hardkernal. It has a developer version and a full version. The developer version is meant for those interested in developing applications, games or content for Odroid users. The Odroid unit includes a debugging board, source codes and schematics to help developers. There is also an Odroid developer community, which helps to promote global interaction among Odroid developers and users.

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Techopedia explains Odroid

Odroid comes with following specifications:

It is based on the Samsung S5PC100 and comes with a Cortex A8 central processor, which functions at a clock speed of 833 Mhz.
It has 512 MB of built-in system memory.
A microSD card slot is provided and is allotted a 2 GB removable memory card .It is used as the system area of the kernel and boot loader.
The SDHC card slot has an 8 GB removable memory card for storing user-related data.
Odroid has a 3.5 inch 320x480 anti-scratch glass capacitive touch screen for high-definition video.
It has ports for USB and battery charging, and it comes with a connector cable. It also has a mini-HDMI jack.
A Wi-Fi/BT combo module is provided along with two batteries
It uses a multimedia accelerator and has a digital, three-axis acceleration sensor.
It uses WM8991, a highly integrated, low-power Hi-Fi for audio codec.

These features help the device handle Web browsing and high-definition video and game applications. Software can be added through Android Market or through a market alternative called SlideME.