Want a 64GB eMMC PineTab upgrade?

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We are considering upgrading the PineTab with 64GB eMMC. This would mean that it would mean it would retail for $99 ($118.99 with keyboard). Or would you prefer that we keep the original price of $79 with 16GB of eMMC ($99.99 with keyboard)?

I can see the dilemma.  While I definitely think the extra storage is worth the price, it does mean breaking the magic $100 barrier for tablet and keyboard.  In my mind, the PineTab will allow so much more than the "traditional" consumption-oriented uses and will also provide the features of a limited laptop (... the promise of the Netbook finally fulfilled?).  

On the other hand, 16GB would go a lot further on a pure linux system than in an Android environment.   It is more than enough space for a kernel and generous set of packages.  Coupled with a micro-sd card for most the actual content and "home" directory, it could still be a good system.

With 64GB onboard, the user would be able to host a very generous "home" directory and still have the micro-sd slot available for easily removable storage . 

I do have a couple of questions:

- Does the eMMC chip perform wear leveling?  If it does the 64GB could result in a significantly longer lifetime for the unit.

- Is the micro-SD slot directly connected to the A64 or is bridged through the USB bus?   I'm just trying to get a feel for how access speeds from the eMMC chip vs a high-speed micro-SD card will differ.    

16 or 64, I'm in.