Searching cheapest Linux Machine for my Kitchen?

Arcane · 10-02-2013, 05:08 AM

Why not put tablet in protective 'clothing' like bag, film or buy special sticky or other means of holding carrier that will be like bracket?

cascade9 · 10-02-2013, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeratul

kimchi is great. In EU more difficult to find. kimchi can corrode the stainless AISI321, no, really? is that so healthy btw?

The stainless steel box I have with kimchi corrosion is just generic stainless. So it might not corrode AISI321. But I dont have any kimchi or AISI321 containers to test with.

Kimchi is IMO very healthy, but I dont know how many 'garcon blanc' eat it.

Its a bit hot for most western people (at least the versions I've had, which isnt many)

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Originally Posted by Xeratul

==> An ARM for 10 or 20$? Does that exists?

Not that I've seen.

Pity you live in france, if you lived here I'd give you a junk box to use.....

jamison20000e · 10-02-2013, 07:56 AM

Not with gigahertz processor check TI

rokytnji · 10-02-2013, 08:12 AM

Sold my eeepc 900 last night with LXLE on it for the money I wanted. I am going to sell my eeepc 701SD next and then maybe the unlocked Blackberry Phone and my 4 inch Android Tablet also.

The Moral of this story. I bought one of these.

Posting with it now.

Code:

 inxi -MFxz
System:    Host: biker Kernel: 3.10-2-486 i686 (32 bit, gcc: 4.7.3) 
           Desktop: Xfce 4.10.2 (Gtk 2.24.18) Distro: SolydXK 1 solydxk
Machine:   System: manda product: Intel powered classmate PC version: Gen 1.5L
           Mobo: N/A model: N/A Bios: American Megatrends version: CM94515A.86A.0024.2008.0715.1716 date: 07/15/2008
CPU:       Single core Intel Atom CPU N270 (-UP-) cache: 512 KB flags: (nx pae sse sse2 sse3 ssse3) bmips: 3191.75 clocked at 1600.00 MHz 
Graphics:  Card: Intel Mobile 945GSE Express Integrated Graphics Controller bus-ID: 00:02.0 
           X.Org: 1.12.4 drivers: intel (unloaded: fbdev,vesa) Resolution: 1024x600@53.3hz 
           GLX Renderer: Mesa DRI Intel 945GME x86/MMX/SSE2 GLX Version: 1.4 Mesa 9.1.6 Direct Rendering: Yes
Audio:     Card: Intel NM10/ICH7 Family High Definition Audio Controller driver: snd_hda_intel bus-ID: 00:1b.0 
           Sound: Advanced Linux Sound Architecture ver: k3.10-2-486
Network:   Card: Realtek RTL8101E/RTL8102E PCI Express Fast Ethernet controller 
           driver: r8169 ver: 2.3LK-NAPI port: ec00 bus-ID: 01:00.0
           IF: eth0 state: down mac: <filter>
Drives:    HDD Total Size: 30.0GB (42.8% used) 1: id: /dev/sda model: SAMSUNG_HS030GB size: 30.0GB 
Partition: ID: / size: 6.8G used: 4.1G (63%) fs: ext3 ID: /home size: 20G used: 8.0G (44%) fs: ext3 
           ID: swap-1 size: 1.58GB used: 0.00GB (0%) fs: swap 
Sensors:   System Temperatures: cpu: 63.0C mobo: N/A 
           Fan Speeds (in rpm): cpu: N/A 
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           Client: Shell (bash 4.2.45) inxi: 1.9.12

I own 2 of these now. It comes with a water proof keyboard and is a toughbook type netbook also. My other one I installed a 64gig SSD drive and run AntiX on it. I only needed to bump up the ram on this unit to 2gig to get a good running low cost netbook going.

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That quote is from the page. I really don't know if they ship to the EU. It might be B.S. for all I know. I might just get me another one if I sell something today.>>>>>Edit

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sgosnell · 10-02-2013, 04:10 PM

SolidRun sells a CuBox for very little. It does ethernet, and can accept a microSD or USB drive. You'll need a monitor, keyboard, and mouse, but if you already have those on hand, you can get up and running very cheaply. It's inside a plastic box, 2 inch cube, so you don't need to worry much about getting stuff on it. The peripherals are a different story, but plastic can help a lot with those.

273 · 10-02-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeratul

kimchi is great. In EU more difficult to find. kimchi can corrode the stainless AISI321, no, really? is that so healthy btw?

the PI is way to expensive.

==> An ARM for 10 or 20$? Does that exists?

I think you're asking for something which does not exist.
The Pi was designed to be the cheapest computer it could be and I think it comes close enough that it's hard to argue against that. Then add to that you would want a case of some sort to withstand sprays of liquids, a display that's large enough to read through onion-induced tears, and storage as well, and you're looking at ~$100 at least. To my mind this is incredibly cheap! When I was a kid a computer cost as much as the house I grew up in -- whilst I know that is certainty not the case any more expecting a computer for less than $20 is just silly.
Yes, I know you wanted the board for less than $20 not the whole thing but in my opinion if you can't afford the $50 for a Pi as the base you have more important demands upon your money than a gimmiky computer in your kitchen.

jamison20000e · 10-02-2013, 04:33 PM

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/11...oard-computer/ but why the cheapest when the best is cheep enough i.e: Pi or Arduino?

273 · 10-02-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jamison20000e

http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/11...oard-computer/ but why the cheapest when the best is cheep enough i.e: Pi or Arduino?

I also see no indication that it can be used as a general-purpose computer for the type of application suggested -- I think 256MB RAM could cause problems trying to display a PDF recipe, for example.

jamison20000e · 10-02-2013, 04:59 PM

I always make returns when trying to go too cheep, you get what you pay for. Love my Pi!

cascade9 · 10-03-2013, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 273

I also see no indication that it can be used as a general-purpose computer for the type of application suggested -- I think 256MB RAM could cause problems trying to display a PDF recipe, for example.

Umm..256MB RAM?

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80MHz 32-bit ARM Cortex M4 part with floating point support, 256KB Flash, 32KB SRAM

If it was 256MB RAM, it should open PDFs just fine. At least last time I tried with a 256MB system I had no issues.

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Originally Posted by 273

Then add to that you would want a case of some sort to withstand sprays of liquids, a display that's large enough to read through onion-induced tears, and storage as well, and you're looking at ~$100 at least.

That is why I suggest using a TV for display.

As long as the TV is somewhere nearish the kitchen, it works well.

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Originally Posted by 273

To my mind this is incredibly cheap! When I was a kid a computer cost as much as the house I grew up in -- whilst I know that is certainty not the case any more expecting a computer for less than $20 is just silly.

Wow, either your older than me or live somewhere with cheaper house prices.

My dad sold the house he lived in about late 1979, got (IIRC) $12,000 for it, then spent $3,000 on a computer......

onebuck · 10-03-2013, 06:46 AM

Hi,

I have both models of the Rpi and see no issues using 'X' on either. Sure the first model had limited resources and LXDE was the better option for it. Model 'B' is way better with a good storage medium. You can get cases that are sealed but I would select a remote case location since your cabling for network, keyboard, mouse & monitor would allow this. Sure wireless network adapter could be used along with the TV/Monitor and along with hacking a wireless mouse & keyboard for the Rpi. Just more work!

For a $35 computer with limited environment additions you can have your remote desktop for under $100 not including the TV/Monitor. The case for the Rpi would be added cost for the style of case chosen. A plastic case, limited protection is <$10. Doable project.

As to the $20 restrictions, good luck with that. Maybe use the $20 on a junk machine, but the footprint would not be small. Maybe a used tablet could be had, most that I see now new ARM surplus are around $50.
Hope this helps.

jamison20000e · 10-03-2013, 07:57 AM

Model A is for less power (grunt-grunt) consumption

frieza · 10-03-2013, 09:32 AM

even on eBay, the cheapest android tablets were in the $40-$100 range, frugal is one thing, CHEAP is another, I guess your best bet would be a garage sale, or resale shop, but even then you might have to spend money on parts to get the machine working properly.
a raspberry pis is about the cheapest I'v seen ($35+shipping+keyboard/mouse+SD card, and you can use a TV as your monitor)

onebuck · 10-03-2013, 09:33 AM

Hi,

A USB power pack will work for the Rpi. For peripheral usage I would add another power pack if you plan on using a HDD instead of solid state storage media. I have used SDHC and SSD with no real issues. HDD will likely require more power so use dedicated power pack or increase the power specs for the one unit to include expansion. Higher power specs for Wall warts would be the simplest design. Plus minimize all the wire issues.

I can see a Rpi for this usage with a little more work

jamison20000e · 10-03-2013, 09:46 AM

If it were my great-grandma's kitchen you'd have to try some Pi! Rummages and thriftstores work (minus ga$ and parts) but even better for Pi accessories IM

Edit\add: for tablets they do sell the OtterBox (pricey tho) you can get beach travel zip lock style bags for them and phones that are cheaper e.g.