RISCOSbits at the MUG Xmas Market

RISCOSbits are pleased to be attending the MUG Xmas Market on Saturday 9th December 2.23, at Dodderhill Parish Hall (formerly Wychbold Village Hall).

We will be bringing along a range of hardware devices, including several machines not yet seen in the wild.

First up is the new eMMC4 – a RISC OS machine with 32GB of robust eMMC storage and a 240GB SSD. This machine whips along, with it’s up to 2.28GHz CPU (it comes clocked as stock at 2GHz, with easy instructions for overclocking) and 4GB or RAM. Even in its compact size, it is a monster of a machine.

The second new system is the PiRO Qube, launched in late Summer. An absolutely tiny machine, again with 32GB of fast eMMC storage and 4GB RAM, this machine can easily slip into your pocket for easy transportation. With a vacant NVMe slot, it can also be enabled, with dual boot capabilities, to run Linux at lightning speeds.

There will be a selection of FAST systems available to buy at the show, all running our full-speed SATA interface for the FASTest RISC OS machines to date. The entry level, bargain-priced FIRE, with a single 250GB SSD, 2GHz CPU and 2GB RAM, all encased in a sleek aluminium chassis, will be available at £349, in either black or silver to just take away on the day. A limited number of PYRO systems, incorporating the same specifications as the FIRE, but with an added optical drive, will be available for £399. We will also have a limited stock of CORE systems available for £99 – a hardware SATA device and custom ROM on SD card, to enable users who already own Compute Modules to build their own FAST system, and access all future updates.

Final stocks of the si.zero range of machines will be available at the show, for a princely sum of £69 – including a 1.2GHz CPU, custom ARMor case, and 32GB SD card.

There will also be stock of the usual suspects – the Pi Harder, FOURtress, PiRO Noir and a range of accessories, including EDOS, FHANTom, the Desktop Dock and the like.

You will also be able to see the latest developments in the Chimera/Duality machine (name to be finalised by public vote) – a two headed beast that runs both RISCOS FAST and Linux at the same time. Personal issues have meant that development of the machine isn’t quite production-ready in time for the show, but a demo model will be available for all to see. Prices are likely to be around the £449 mark for a base system (2GB RAM/256GB FAST SSD under RISC OS and 4GB RAM/32GB eMMC for Linux). It is anticipated that the machine will be built to order to meet the needs of the customer, allowing for personalised upgrades, including extra RAM, larger storage devices and different CPUs for each head. It can even be customised to run an Intel x64 Windows 10/11 head instead of Linux.

In addition, there will be a new mystery machine available for the first time at the show. At only £99 for a pocket powerhouse, you’ll be (directory shades of) blue if you miss out on the very limited stock of this beminiatured behemoth.

There will also be a show demo of a new, exciting RISC OS development, available to see for the very first time. Don’t envy me, just come and have a look for yourself!

In keeping with the Seasonal Spirit, RISCOSbits will be giving away (yes, GIVING AWAY!) a range of items useful to RISC OS users. Strictly limited to one gift per attendee, these items are available on a first-come first-served basis! So, run to the Little Hall when you arrive to see what’s available!

And, in even more Seasonal Spirit, the ROADS discounts will apply at the show too, if you’re registered!