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[+] 39 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)
  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    Comparable power consumption too? Similar GPIO available?

    Are you even comparing similar things

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    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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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    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 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    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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  • [–] 2 points 2 years 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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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    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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  • [–] 2 points 2 years 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.

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