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Dingoo A320
File:Dingoo A320 menu.JPG
ManufacturerShenzhen Dingoo Digital Co., Ltd.
TypeHandheld game console
CPUIngenic JZ4732 @ 360MHz (underclocked from 400MHz) (MIPS architecture)

The Dingoo A320 is a micro-sized gaming handheld that supports music and video playback and open game development The system features an on-board radio and recording program. It is available in two colors—white and black—with a third color, pink, announced for future release. Shenzhen Dingoo Digital focus on games and digital products, and is located in the Futian District, Shenzhen. [1]

Hardware

Specifications

  • CPU Ingenic JZ4732 @ 360MHz, underclocked from 400MHz (MIPS architecture)
  • RAM 32MB at 133MHz
  • Internal Storage 4GB flash
  • Additional Storage MiniSD/SDHC (MicroSD/SDHC with adapter)
  • Input D-Pad, 2 shoulder, 4 face, Start & Select buttons, Mic.
  • Outputs Stereo Speakers, Headphone Jack & TV-out w/ included cable
  • I/O USB 2.0
  • Display 2.8" LCD, 320x240 resolution, 16M colors
  • Battery 3.7V 1700 mAH (6.29WH) Li-Ion, approx. 7 hours run time
  • Video Playback RM, MP4, 3GP, AVI, ASF, MOV, FLV, MPEG
  • Audio Playback MP3, WMA, APE, FLAC, RA
  • Radio Digital FM Tuner
  • Recording Supports digital recording of voice (MP3 and WMA formats) and FM radio
  • Software Support Free SDK Available
  • Dimensions 4.92in x 2.17in x 0.59in
  • Weight 3.8 oz. (110g) [2]

Function

Games

Original

Some original games are Chinese & English, others are Chinese only

  • 7 Days salvation
  • Ultimate Drift
  • Dream Drift
  • Dingoo Snake
  • Amiba's Candy
  • Hell Striker
  • Decollation Warrior

Homebrew

  • Rubido
  • MineSweeper
  • AstroLander

Emulation

Official

Community based

Consoles and Computers
Arcade games

Video Player

  • Video Containers: RMVB, RM, AVI, WMV, FLV, MPEG, MP4, ASF, MOV
  • Video Codecs: WMV1, WMV3, WMV7, WMV8.1, WMV9, MP42, mp4v, DIV3, DiVX5, XViD, MJPG, MPEG1, MPEG2
  • LCD Resolution: 320*240

Audio Player

Photo Viewer

Text Reader

  • Supports TXT File Formats
  • Support English text to speech
  • Further functions include bookmarking, auto browsing, font sizing, and it can open while music is playing. [4]

Radio receiver

  • FM Radio
  • Wide channel range from 76.0MHz~108.0MHz, support manual/auto channel scanning, FM recording and can keep playing while using other application. User can save up to 40 channels. [5]

Audio Recording

  • Voice & Radio Recording
  • Voice recording and supports MP3/WAV formats. [6]

Other

  • Supports SWF File Format (only Flash 6)
  • U-disk virus protection: Build in anti-virus software protection, to keep the system at its best performance.
  • USB2.0 Transmission Interface: Support WIN2000/XP/VISTA/MAC Operation System [7]

File Browser

  • Lets you easily find files on your dingoo (Games, Music, Videos, Photos, Voice Recordings) [8]

Firmware

A dingoo running an alpha version of a Linux port

Official firmware

Firmware V1.01
Firmware V1.02
Firmware V1.03
Firmware V1.10 (Added Multi Language Support)

Unofficial firmware

Team Dingoo released the first unofficial firmware with user customizable theming possibilities. The system files were moved from hidden memory to an accessible memory location, allowing users to change the graphical settings. This firmware is updated regularly.
a320-1.03TD-3
a320-1.03TD-2
a320-1.03TD-1

µC/OS-II

The native Operating System of the Dingoo A320 is µC/OS-II[9], a low-cost priority-based pre-emptive real time multitasking operating system kernel for microprocessors, written mainly in the C programming language. It is mainly intended for use in embedded systems. All official software for the Dingoo A320 (including its emulators) run on µC/OS-II.

Linux

A Linux kernel was generally released by Booboo on Google Code on May 18, 2009.
A dual boot installer called "Dingux" was released June 24. This allows for dual booting the original firmware or linux without the need for connection to a PC.
Enthusiasts have successfully run linux versions of Games and created Games :Prboom Engine (Doom, Hexen, Heretic, Duke3d), Quake, Dodgin’ Diamonds 1 and 2, Biniax 2, Gnurobbo, Super Transball 2, Defendguin, Waternet, Sdlroids, Spout Tyrian, Rise of the Triads, Open Liero, Reminisecence, Blockrage .

And versions of Emulators: ScummVM, SMS Plus, Gmuplayer, Gnuboy, MAME, Snes9x, PicoDrive and Nofrendo on the Dingoo.

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.dingoo888.com
  2. ^ http://www.dingoo888.com/en_product.asp?id=4&classid=
  3. ^ http://www.dingoo888.com/en_product.asp?id=4&classid=
  4. ^ http://www.dingoo888.com/en_product.asp?id=4&classid=
  5. ^ http://www.dingoo888.com/en_product.asp?id=4&classid=
  6. ^ http://www.dingoo888.com/en_product.asp?id=4&classid=
  7. ^ http://www.dingoo888.com/en_product.asp?id=4&classid=
  8. ^ http://www.dingoo888.com/en_product.asp?id=4&classid=
  9. ^ "OpenHandhelds.org development forums". Retrieved 2009-07-15.
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