Hi Matthias, Quoting Matthias Weiler (2018-07-23 18:28:19) > I did some research to decide for a hardware platform to use as my > future FreedomBox. From what I understand NanoPC-T4[0] would be a good > choice but I would like to hear your opinion before I order it. > > The good: > very powerful > dual WiFi > 16 GB eMMC should suffice for many applications > M.2 PCIe for SSD is you need more storage > USB 3.0 (e.g. for backup on external HDD) > comes with a case and power supply > RK3399 SoC has pretty good mainline support [1] > officially supports Ubuntu[2] so Debian should run (I assume) > > Caveats: > high price > power consumption unclear > heat production unclear > no SATA (but M.2) > not open hardware > > I added the device to the Hardware list[3]. Not sure about the point > "Debian arch" so please correct this - I basically guessed. > > Did I miss something? What do the more knowledgeable think about this > device?
Thanks for the research! I have dropped it from the list, however, due to its price and lack of proper case: Providing top and bottom plates might be a "case" for a geek, but for target users of freedomBox - non-technical users - such setup is no doubt perceived as a "wires hanging out of it" incomplete thingy. With proper case the price likely goes up above the threshold for the list. I am unawaare if the wiring of that board is good or bad - I can recommend to try locate some critical discussions e.g. at the Armbian forum about it, if you are still in love with that board despite its shortcomings. - Jonas -- * Jonas Smedegaard - idealist & Internet-arkitekt * Tlf.: +45 40843136 Website: http://dr.jones.dk/ [x] quote me freely [ ] ask before reusing [ ] keep private
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