Hackboard tackles widening digital divide with personal computer kits with 4G, 5G connectivity

Hackboard has announced launch of Hackboard 2, a single-board computer (SBC) about the size of a smartphone but with the desktop computer and one of low-priced Intel-powered and Windows-based single-board computers ever made. It’s ideal for Makers and Hobbyists, IoT, edge computing, and embedded solutions with customizable Hackboards. Soon, Hackboard will ship personal computer kits, ideal for work-from-home users, remote learners and the classroom.

The Hackboard 2 allows users to create their ideal computing environment at an affordable price, while taking advantage of the benefits of industry standard technology. With optional 4G or 5G modules, users can connect to the internet from almost anywhere. Users can plug the system into nearly any monitor with an HDMI input, including their TV. 

The Hackboard 2 is available for order today at these resellers: RS Components, OKdo, Micro Center, Mouser, CrowdSupply, and Vilros.

“The Hackboard 2 is designed to address the increasing worldwide challenge of the Digital Divide and the needs of education,” says Mike Callow, Hackboard co-founder and CEO. “With the shift to increased remote working and learning there is a growing need for affordable, computers connecting users to the internet and each other. Our mission is to help solve this growing challenge.”

Ideal for education, from classroom to remote learner 

With the significant increase in remote learning, students and schools need access to affordable, high-quality, versatile products with outstanding connectivity that integrate smoothly into the classroom. The Hackboard 2 runs Windows applications natively, Google Classroom and G-Suite through a web browser, and Python coding software, making it ideal for remote students as well as in-classroom learning. Education discounts for schools are available.

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