You can get thin clients for much less than that… Better performance if needed, similar power efficiency for similar loads, they sometimes bring storage, power supply and ram and you don’t generate more e-waste as these are already being thrown out by many big companies every few years.
The only reason to go for the PI is if you really need the GPIO, the tiny form-factor and even then there are cheaper alternatives with similar or better spevs.
You can get thin clients for much less than that…
Interesting, do you have examples?
Not sure where you’re from. But here is a random one from ebay . You will find many like it. I got this model with 4gb ram, 256 ssd and power supply for ~80€ on europe, much less then I could pay for any PI4 at the time that came with no case, no psu, no ssd. It idles around 3-4w headless with no peripherals running home assistant. There are other models too ofc. Just have a look around used hardware stores if you have them around your area.
They can keep their overpriced surveillance ware and sell it to some police departments.
Could you elaborate on the surveillance part?
I’m going to get back to watching that later.
I appreciate you letting all of us know. I hope all is well with you and your family, and I look forward to your feedback when you return.
What’d you have for lunch?
