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I really like the idea of competition in the space, but I personally would really like and prefer to see x86 in the small form factor computer market. This is f

I really like the idea of competition in the space, but I personally would really like and prefer to see x86 in the small form factor computer market. This is for a few reasons, one of which is I would like to keep a unification of my environments. On that note, I compiled a list and determined my favorite of the existing x86 ones and some of them are quite impressive if a bit pricier. (sorry mobile or Id find and post it) Also, one thing I learned when supporting genetic sequencers is thatresource hungry embedded machines often use powerful laptop series mbs/cpus, and you can often find those inside laptops that are broken at a great price to value ratio.

forgotmypw17 6y ago
I'd like to see your list if you ever happen to find it again.
- arminiusreturns 6y ago
  I don't have the list right now, but I took the time to just search based on memory and came up with this: The UDOO boards seemed to have the most promise to me, and topped the list. [1,2] UP Squared also looked pretty interesting, if a bit anemic. [3] LattePanda's have some nice engineering but you pay for it. [4] I hadn't heard of the Rock Pi X before but it seems like a neat possibility... so yeah, thats a quick version of it. I am pretty sure I had settled on the UDOO's but need to revisit my logic, especially after seeing the nice cooling and form factor stuff on the LattePandas. I worked with a few industrial fanless pc's in the past I was also thinking about but those are a bit out of scope of discussion I suppose. 1. https://shop.udoo.org/udoo-x86-ii-ultra.html https://shop.udoo.org/udoo-x86-ii-ultra.html 2. https://shop.udoo.org/udoo-bolt-v8.html https://shop.udoo.org/udoo-bolt-v8.html 3. https://up-shop.org/up-squared-series.html https://up-shop.org/up-squared-series.html 4. https://www.lattepanda.com/products https://www.lattepanda.com/products
rbanffy 6y ago
Intel announced for next year the first Atoms that would fit in a small board since 2016. I don't think they would have anything that competes with the rk3399 on price/performance.
MadVikingGod 6y ago
Have you checked out the Atom Pi? It's an X86 Atom processor, it has a bunch of drawbacks, like no power connector (you have to use the back of board 40pin header), but they are usually around $35.
- arminiusreturns 6y ago
  I haven't because I was looking for something a bit more powerful, but I'll have to check it out (I have a few small things that could use something a bit underpowered). The nicest thing about lower power stuff is powering it off solar is much easier.
pjmlp 6y ago
All Edisons apparently have been a failure, so most likely Intel won't be pursuing it.

forgotmypw17 6y ago

I'd like to see your list if you ever happen to find it again.

arminiusreturns 6y ago
I don't have the list right now, but I took the time to just search based on memory and came up with this: The UDOO boards seemed to have the most promise to me, and topped the list. [1,2] UP Squared also looked pretty interesting, if a bit anemic. [3] LattePanda's have some nice engineering but you pay for it. [4] I hadn't heard of the Rock Pi X before but it seems like a neat possibility... so yeah, thats a quick version of it. I am pretty sure I had settled on the UDOO's but need to revisit my logic, especially after seeing the nice cooling and form factor stuff on the LattePandas. I worked with a few industrial fanless pc's in the past I was also thinking about but those are a bit out of scope of discussion I suppose. 1. https://shop.udoo.org/udoo-x86-ii-ultra.html https://shop.udoo.org/udoo-x86-ii-ultra.html 2. https://shop.udoo.org/udoo-bolt-v8.html https://shop.udoo.org/udoo-bolt-v8.html 3. https://up-shop.org/up-squared-series.html https://up-shop.org/up-squared-series.html 4. https://www.lattepanda.com/products https://www.lattepanda.com/products

rbanffy 6y ago

Intel announced for next year the first Atoms that would fit in a small board since 2016. I don't think they would have anything that competes with the rk3399 on price/performance.

MadVikingGod 6y ago

Have you checked out the Atom Pi? It's an X86 Atom processor, it has a bunch of drawbacks, like no power connector (you have to use the back of board 40pin header), but they are usually around $35.

arminiusreturns 6y ago
I haven't because I was looking for something a bit more powerful, but I'll have to check it out (I have a few small things that could use something a bit underpowered). The nicest thing about lower power stuff is powering it off solar is much easier.

pjmlp 6y ago

All Edisons apparently have been a failure, so most likely Intel won't be pursuing it.