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Primarily, hype and community (which is gained from hype). GPIO is also significant for many, and it may align better with some users requirements (eg, LAN, 2xU
by polshaw 14y ago
Primarily, hype and community (which is gained from hype). GPIO is also significant for many, and it may align better with some users requirements (eg, LAN, 2xUSB, RCA video). It is also the 0 thought solution; you can go out and start researching what USB stick you need, or just get a rPi.
So much misinformation in these replies; the USB sticks will tend to have hdmi, usb, microSd, much faster cpu, more memory, wifi, run full linux. IMO they make a better 'mini PC' but the Pi is better for hacking with other hardware.
The Pi does have to jump through more hoops (eg CE certification) to go on sale in the EU/US, so it's not 100% fair comparison from that angle.
- hsitz 14y agoYes, I have a Raspberry Pi and agree. Also Raspberry Pi ends up costing significantly more than the USB sticks once you purchase a case and the necessary cables(usb/hdmi) and power adapter. Some guy on youtube has good set of videos comparing Pi to mk802 and explaining why he prefers mk802: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKNPnBE-ouI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKNPnBE-ouI The mk802 has been superseded with faster cpu's in the USB sticks so argument probably holds even stronger new. You can still get mk802, though, e.g., $33.48 with free shipping and HDMI cable, USB, power adapter: http://www.amazon.com/MK802-Android-Google-Player-Allwinner/dp/B008BFXOZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1362163530&sr=8-1&keywords=mk802 http://www.amazon.com/MK802-Android-Google-Player-Allwinner/...