I mentioned this in another RPi thread, I've had good luck with the LePotato as an alternative to the Pi (https://libre.computer/products/s905x/ https://libre.c

I mentioned this in another RPi thread, I've had good luck with the LePotato as an alternative to the Pi (https://libre.computer/products/s905x/ https://libre.computer/products/s905x/). The hardware footprint is 99% similar to the Pi, it works with the standard cases. Has the same 40 pin header, etc. The default RPi images usually won't run on it, you are better off with an ARMbian build, or tweaking your own. So, it's good for linux hobbyists, or anyone that can handle the minor differences between it and an actual RPi. They are ~$55, and usually in stock on Amazon.