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> I've often wondered how (in)expensive you could make something with a better built-in screen, the ability to play VP9/AV1 video and opus samples and Bluetooth
by zokier 1y ago
> I've often wondered how (in)expensive you could make something with a better built-in screen, the ability to play VP9/AV1 video and opus samples and Bluetooth to connect to mouse / keyboard and PC as a net and storage device.
Hardware wise that sounds a lot like basic tablet, which sell around $100 price point. On the other hand, Raspberry Pi 400 costs $80.
- OhMeadhbh 1y agoRight. The Raspberry Pi 400 (or 500) is in line with what I was thinking about. The only caveat I can think of is I am very much not a fan of the keyboard that comes with the 400. And you have to add your own monitor, but you can get a cheap 720p HDMI monitor from Amazon for less than $100, probably cheaper from Ali Express (assuming we can still import things from China by the time you read this.) I didn't mention anything about software... Raspbian is a passable spin of Leenucks, but not really what I was thinking about for an "educational" or "casual" computer. But that's a completely different day-dream.