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The best computer from 2014 (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 5 months ago by JohnWorks@sh.itjust.works to c/greentext@sh.itjust.works

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[–] barsquid@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

I liked SBCs when they were more like $35, but the price is now out of control for what they offer. I will probably just get used mini PCs instead if I ever need something similar. I'll be able to replace RAM, SSD, and potentially even the CPU. I'll get a case and PSU with the base price.

What does the Pi even offer over the low wattage mini PCs now? I don't need a whole Linux to run a few GPIOs, I could buy ESP32 things for a few dollars each. The only benefit is the small size and being able to run off the ubiquitous USB wall plugs.