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Microsoft debuts Sharks Cove, a costly Raspberry Pi alternative

  • July 30, 2014
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By Natalie Gagliordi
 
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Microsoft has finally joined the mini PC craze, introducing a Windows-compatible development board dubbed Sharks Cove.
First teased during its April Build conference, the Raspberry Pi-ish device is the result of the combined efforts of Microsoft, Intel and product manufacturer CircuitCo.
 
It's designed to facilitate development of software and drivers for mobile devices that run Windows, such as phones, tablets and similar SoC platforms, although it can also be used for Android development.
 
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