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It might be worth explaining the difference between the two. Plenty of people would have trouble understanding your analogy between the two cars. Jeff Bezos dri

It might be worth explaining the difference between the two. Plenty of people would have trouble understanding your analogy between the two cars. Jeff Bezos drives a Honda Accord.

HeyLaughingBoy 7y ago
[response edited] Actually, I think that kinda makes my point better than I did myself! Using Mercedes vs Hyundai implies that there's a difference in quality, whereas my intent was to say that they are basically the same but with qualitative differences that only matter depending on the actual circumstances. I find that the typical answer to questions like this (e.g., the ones already given) tend to confuse the questioner even more by tossing out technical jargon out that isn't helpful. In the end, the choice of one computing/control platform vs. another is really just which one happens to be a more suitable choice for the problem it's being thrown at.
- freehunter 7y ago
  Again I'd have to ask you to explain the difference. If the differentiator is price, then why doesn't the richest man in the world have the most expensive one? It seems to me that if the richest man in the world drives an inexpensive car, then the more expensive car is worthless. And then to use the analogy, the more expensive Arduino is likewise worthless?
  - HeyLaughingBoy 7y ago
    The reason I liked your answer is that it shows that the selection of Arduino vs Pi or Mercedes-Benz vs Hyundai is "application dependent." Ultimately they're both computing platforms used for control purposes. In some cases, the predictable I/O performance of the Arduino is an advantage over the Pi. In others it's not. In some cases, the built-in network access, CPU speed, UI capability of the Pi is an advantage, in others it's not. If Bezos actually does drive an Accord (with an entourage of security around him I imagine) then all that tells me is that for his "application," it's sufficient. It doesn't say anything about the merits of other cars.
    - Moru 7y ago
      The Pi is commonly used as a media center, the Arduino is used for prototyping your next invention. :-)
freepor 7y ago
I’ve owned both. An S class accelerates faster, is quieter at 80mph, has more tactile feedback in the switches and controls, is more comfortable to drive for 2+ hour trips, has more space in the trunk, has a better audio system, has a more adjustable drivers seat, has better climate control, and is safer in a collision.
- freehunter 7y ago
  What I'm trying to do is prompt HeyLaughingBoy to provide useful context to their comment. Is this new Arduino really like the difference between an average car and a luxury car? Does it really make no difference which one you pick except for the money you're willing to spend? No one needs an S-Class, it's merely a nice-to-have. Is that the same statement that no one needs this new Arduino? That they should only buy it if they have extra money to spend and want a luxury item?
  - freepor 7y ago
    Lots of people need S classes... professional drivers for luxury coach services. Get an Elantra and your revenue goes to $0. People need the new Arduino if the scenario being implemented requires it.
    - freehunter 7y ago
      See, that's getting close to an actual answer.

It might be worth explaining the difference between the two. Plenty of people would have trouble understanding your analogy between the two cars. Jeff Bezos drives a Honda Accord.

HeyLaughingBoy 7y ago

[response edited] Actually, I think that kinda makes my point better than I did myself! Using Mercedes vs Hyundai implies that there's a difference in quality, whereas my intent was to say that they are basically the same but with qualitative differences that only matter depending on the actual circumstances. I find that the typical answer to questions like this (e.g., the ones already given) tend to confuse the questioner even more by tossing out technical jargon out that isn't helpful. In the end, the choice of one computing/control platform vs. another is really just which one happens to be a more suitable choice for the problem it's being thrown at.

freehunter 7y ago
Again I'd have to ask you to explain the difference. If the differentiator is price, then why doesn't the richest man in the world have the most expensive one? It seems to me that if the richest man in the world drives an inexpensive car, then the more expensive car is worthless. And then to use the analogy, the more expensive Arduino is likewise worthless?
- HeyLaughingBoy 7y ago
  The reason I liked your answer is that it shows that the selection of Arduino vs Pi or Mercedes-Benz vs Hyundai is "application dependent." Ultimately they're both computing platforms used for control purposes. In some cases, the predictable I/O performance of the Arduino is an advantage over the Pi. In others it's not. In some cases, the built-in network access, CPU speed, UI capability of the Pi is an advantage, in others it's not. If Bezos actually does drive an Accord (with an entourage of security around him I imagine) then all that tells me is that for his "application," it's sufficient. It doesn't say anything about the merits of other cars.
  - Moru 7y ago
    The Pi is commonly used as a media center, the Arduino is used for prototyping your next invention. :-)

freepor 7y ago

I’ve owned both. An S class accelerates faster, is quieter at 80mph, has more tactile feedback in the switches and controls, is more comfortable to drive for 2+ hour trips, has more space in the trunk, has a better audio system, has a more adjustable drivers seat, has better climate control, and is safer in a collision.

freehunter 7y ago
What I'm trying to do is prompt HeyLaughingBoy to provide useful context to their comment. Is this new Arduino really like the difference between an average car and a luxury car? Does it really make no difference which one you pick except for the money you're willing to spend? No one needs an S-Class, it's merely a nice-to-have. Is that the same statement that no one needs this new Arduino? That they should only buy it if they have extra money to spend and want a luxury item?
- freepor 7y ago
  Lots of people need S classes... professional drivers for luxury coach services. Get an Elantra and your revenue goes to $0. People need the new Arduino if the scenario being implemented requires it.
  - freehunter 7y ago
    See, that's getting close to an actual answer.