• SBJ@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    At those prices you're really better off getting a lower end NUC format computer which can be found for under $100 USD. Raspberry Pi was cool and innovative when it was new but those days are long gone.

    I've bought a couple of cheap Beelink machines and I've been really happy with them so far.

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      1 year ago

      Comparable power consumption too? Similar GPIO available?

      Are you even comparing similar things

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        1 year ago

        You can get similar power consumption.

        As for gpio… Add a Pico as a USB pass-through for a few bucks.

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          1 year ago

          So an additional device hanging in the breeze just to gain even some features and pico is hardly a replacement for full rpi gpio. Doesn't really seem like a better solution.

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            1 year ago

            It all depends on what your usecase is. If someone's just starting out and wanting to do gpio stuff with a Linux os, yeah the pi may still be the best bet since it's got such a large following and guides written. But if someone's got more experience and just needs a cheap small form factor machine to run Linux and interact with some non mission critical gpios, a small nuc with a pico will give you a greater bang for the buck!

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              1 year ago

              Obviously it is usecase dependent. But original comment claimed you are better off getting a small nuc for the same price, as if it is better for any usecase. Please, go reply to them :)

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      1 year ago

      Seriously. I was thinking about one for a home theater pc a bit ago. Bought a used thinkcentre off ebay for $40 instead. Much better performance and price.

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      1 year ago

      Would you recommend a particular Beelink model?

      I have been interested after seeing some reviews, but I'm not sure what would be the best deal.

      Hence would greatly appreciate some recommendations.