home audio system

[Stewart C. Russell]

On 13-12-19 05:55 PM, William Park wrote:
> I'm sure you guys did your cost analysis... but, wouldn't it be cheaper
> with a low-end laptop or mini-PC box?

Not really. The power cost alone of running a laptop/small PC 24/7 would
equal the hardware cost of a Raspberry Pi. If a Raspberry Pi can
handle the media formats you need, why not?

I don't really find the ARM-specific stuff a problem; GPIO is a bonus,
for when I need it. I do have a similar experience to you with the
BeagleBone Black, though. Mine is currently sitting unpowered and
unloved after a very frustrating initial experience.

 Stewart
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