Don't know. Something like this?Could this be rigged up for cryptocoin (ex: litecoin) mining?
Yeah I am not sure. It is worth looking into it.Intel advertises Phi as regular x86 instruction set so I would assume it is the same or similar as multicore x86 development. I would assume it would be easier to deal with it than networked distributed computing.
I see no reason to buy a traditional pad anymore. Get the new RPi 3, install a 7" touchscreen display (the RPI attaches to the back) with Windows 10 IoT and you actually have a computer that is also a notepad.

Wireless power is around the corner, especially for a device that draws ~5 watts. I don't know why the RPi can't be made to run on a nice battery.Add the power supply and you end up with a rather bulky device.
I have a Raspberry Pi and it's no replacement for any other device - it's good for DIY projects only. I also have an Arduino Nano and UNO, which I program using the Raspberry Pi.
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