What's the BPi-M2? Banana Pi M2 is the open source hardware platform,Banana PI M2 is an quad core version of Banana Pi ,Banana Pi M2 is the quad core more better than the Banana Pi M1,it support WIFI onboard. Banana Pi M2 series run Android,Debian linux,Ubuntu linux, Raspberry Pi imange and others imange. Elastos coordinate multi CUP to from the family cloud entirnment which based on the “software/hardware service” Banana Pi M2 hardware: 1Ghz ARM7 quad-core processor, 1GB DDR3 SDRAM, Banana Pi M2 with Gigabit ethernet port, It can run with Android 4.4 smoothly. The size of Banana Pi M2 same as Banana Pi M1, it can easily run with the game it support 1080P high definition video output, the GPIO compatible with Raspberry Pi B+ and can run the ROM Image. Note: Banana Pi M2 not support sata port, so you need use USB for hardisk Specification CPU - A31S ARM Cortex-A7 quad-core,256 KB L1 cache 1 MB L2 cache GPU - · PowerVR SGX544MP2 · Comply with OpenGL ES 2.0, OpenCL 1.x, DX 9_3 Memory (SDRAM) - 1GB DDR3 (shared with GPU) Onboard Storage - TF card (Max. 64GB) / MMC card slot Onboard Network -10/100/1000 Ethernet RJ45, WIFI onboard Video Input - A CSI input connector allows for the connection of a designed camera module Video Outputs - HDMI, LVDS/RGB Audio Output - 3.5 mm Jack and HDMI Power Source - 5 volt via MicroUSB(DC In Only) and/or MicroUSB (OTG) USB 2.0 Ports - 4 USB PORT Buttons - Reset&Power button GPIO(2X20) pin - GPIO,UART,I2C bus,SPI bus with two chip selects, ADC,PWM,+3.3v,+5v,ground. LED - Power Key & RJ45 Remote - IR (Optional) OS -Android and Linux etc. OS Interface definition -Product size 92 mm × 60mm Weight -48g working temperature range -15~75℃
M**O
No support... Not very happy.
Apparently, this board isn't supported anymore by the manufacturer, and has no reference under the main download section of the site (digging around reveals an old list of images not updated since Apr 2016). Per the description in this item page, I went over to the Armbian site, and grabbed the latest image for "desktop".Everything went smoothly with the image install and first bootup. However, only wireless correctly functioned, and not the gigabit interface. After two hours of tinkering, I still cannot figure out what is breaking routing for that interface.If I cannot figure it out, I'll be forced to return as I solely bought it for gigabit support.
N**S
Not a cheap Raspberry Pi
This device is exactly what is documented by the Banana Pi documentation. If you're looking for a cheap version of a raspberry pi, however, this is not it. It took a bit to find the correct operating system for it. Then I had to dig around for a proper GPIO and Wiring Pi library. If you don't mind groundwork or frustainment, this is a fun little device.
J**N
10/100/1000 connection.
Works great. I have Armbian installed on it. Works good for RTL-SDR server. It's helps having a 10/100/1000 connection. The Raspberry Pi doesn't offer the 1000 connection.
J**E
Not recommended for media centers
Not for beginners. Very little support for this board. Not recommended for media centers. Better suited for desktop or server environment.
S**Y
It is outdated and the manufacturer doesn’t support it.
It was dead on arrival.
J**L
Four Stars
Need Power supply that other units dont need
Y**N
Not ready for prime time
A lot of yhi ngs do not work right using their ubuntu mate 16 image especially having the problem with hdmi display. The software porting is poor. I do not think it is ready for prime time yet. If you want to use similar board for real products, stick to the original Raspberry PI although its hardware spec. Is a little bit shy. The most important thing is it is stable.
M**N
One Star
Almost no support from manufacturer.
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