> But with [...] x86 or x64 PCs, you can replace the stock OS and repurpose the device on the hardware's own remaining merits. That's exactly the point. You kn

> But with [...] x86 or x64 PCs, you can replace the stock OS and repurpose the device on the hardware's own remaining merits. That's exactly the point. You know all the bazillion things that people usually do with their Raspberry PIs? An old PC can do all of that, and often much more. My old PCs are used for: - HTPC (Home Theatre PC) - NAS (Network Attached Storage) - Retro gaming (this is the same box as the HTPC) - Network-wide ad-blocker (same box as the NAS) - Print server (same box as NAS) Now back to the iPad. I am thinking to repurpose my old iPad Mini as an external screen using Duet Display (I would use it as a GPS display in a flight sim cockpit) but in general finding purpose for an old iPad is much, much harder than a desktop PC.