I think there are still a couple of projects around making a !RasPi, #BeagleBone, or similar SBC the host of one's primary online presence. I just don't think that--given asymmetrical connection speeds and ISP interference--it is a workable solution, even in most Western countries. When you consider the poor countries where the only Internet service is mobile devices, there's no way it can put "most" people in control of their data.
We probably need to combine multiple approaches, where most approaches are hosted outside one's home or physical control.
#sonOne received a “Libre Computer” “Tritium” SBC, with a similar form factor to the !RasPi 3B as a birthday present. It was only $15, but he was still very appreciative, as he’s aware that I’m currently on unemployment benefits.
What it has:
SoC – Intel Celeron J4115 quad core processor @ up to 2.3 GHz (real frequency) with 12EU Intel UHD Graphics 600
System Memory – Dual-channel Memory DDR4-PC19200 (2400MT/s) supporting up to 32GB RAM in total
Storage – M.2 PCIe 2.0 x4 slot for one NVMe storage, 2x SATA 3.0 ports, eMMC flash support
Video Output
HDMI 2.0 up to 4K (4096×2160) @ 60 Hz
DisplayPort 1.2 up to 4K (4096×2160) @ 60 Hz
Audio – HDMI, audio jacks for HP, MIC. and S/PDIF
Connectivity – Dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) via RTL8125B chipset
Expansion – 24-pin header with I2C, UART (3.3V), USB2.0 and HDMI CEC signals
Misc – RTC battery (Included)
Looks a bit pricey at $134.95 USD and still requires more just to run.
REQUIRED ITEMS (NOT INCLUDED)
No power supply included - 15VDC/4A power supply required
No RAM pre-installed - DDR4 SODIMM
DDR3 is not supported
No eMMC Module or SSD included
M.2 SATA SSD is not supported
No case included
No HDMI cable included - needed to connect to a display device. Recommend HDMI2.0 cable to support 4K output
But it does have this that seems to be missing on many SBC's
Connectivity – Dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) via RTL8125B chipset
So it could work as a router, a very fast router.
So lets add it up:
SBC - $134.95 USD
Case - $14.95 USD
Case fan - $5.95 USD
4GB ram - $26.95 USD
250GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD - $89.95 USD
15V/4A Power Supply - $12.95 USD
Shipping insurance/fee - $4.35 USD
Total - $290.05 USD
If you take the NVMe out and you have a spare drive laying around (cables and it looks like power for drives not included) you end up at $198.70 USD
It's cool to occasionally have chats with the kids where all we talk about is servers and NAS boxes and SBCs like the !RasPi. I really enjoy our usual events/plans/feelings/grandkids talks, but these are also special.
@kai I'm not sure yet what this specific device will be used for.
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What usually happens is that I'm not near my SBCs when I have an idea and energy to devote to a project. I'm trying to add a !raspi (or similar) to my travelling kit, so I have the needed tools when needed.
@1iceloops123 I hear you have an #Odroid. Which model? What have you done with it? I’m probably going to order the HC1 (and of course the !RasPi 4) when finances ease up a little.
Each of the #Frys_Electronics stores I been in had a different look to the building. I think the one in San Diego had been an Incredible Universe store before. Usually a large selection of parts for building your own computer.
However, I was disappointed that I did not see !RasPi or !Arduino or other computer board products.
@brandon My oldest son ( #sonOne ) built me a little arcade countertop with a !RasPi, but it is too large to bring when I'm working out of town. Thinking about giving it to his brother ( #sonTwo ) just so it'll get used.
@sungo I'm not sure what you mean by infrastructure nodes, but I've been looking at using a few Hardkernel HC1 devices as a storage filesystem. I think they'll greatly outperform a !RasPi 3 in the same role.
I’ll have to look tomorrow to see whether there’s a local retailer here in #Sacramento that sells !BBB or !RasPi devices. If their pricing is reasonable, I’d like to pick one up while I’m here.
@xj9 One thing I'd like to test is hosting a #YaCy instance on a !raspi like device + external storage. Though I think it might be unresponsive to searches during a periodic crawl & index.