SolidRun x86 Braswell MicroSoM runs Linux and full Windows 10, destroys Raspberry Pi The Raspberry Pi is popular for three major reasons -- it is small, inexpensive, and doesn't consume a lot of electricity. This makes the board very popular for things like education, servers, IoT projects, and media playback. Unfortunately, as many consumers find out quickly, the Raspberry Pi computers are woefully underpowered for some needs. In other words, despite the low cost, it isn't necessarily a bargain. Today, SolidRun announces an Intel Braswell-based MicroSoM. Unlike the ARM-powered Raspberry Pi, this is x86 compatible, meaning it can run full Windows 10. Plus, if you install a Linux distro, there will be far more packages available, such as Google Chrome, which is not available for Pi. Heck, it can probably serve as a respectable desktop. Even though it costs more than the Raspberry Pi, is it a better deal? Although it may be four times the price of a Raspberry Pi.... All in all, it comes down to what you need. If you need an x86-based mini computer, the ARM-based Raspberry Pi at any price is not a good deal. See http://ift.tt/2de0ClT
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