Subj : Re: Quartz64
To   : Greenlfc
From : paulie420
Date : Wed Jun 16 2021 20:00:10

 Gr> This looks like a potentially interesting alternative to the Pi for
 Gr> emulation work...  If their lead times weren't so long, and there was a
 Gr> little more support I might pull the trigger on it right now.  The price
 Gr> certainly is good for what you get.
 Gr> 
 Gr> https://pine64.com/product/quartz64-model-a-8gb-single-board-computer/?v=0
 Gr> 6e2e66

I really like Pine64 - I own a PineBook Pro and its... ok; pretty great for $199 but a TAD bit too long in the tooth for real work - and I like their SBCs. I like SBC options that have a PCIe slot for connecting actual drives; I don't need MUCH out of a NAS, and have found a few options that are better suited than a Pi for that purpose.

This is a new board? The thing that they always lack, tho, is the support - the software and OSes that the Pi community deliver... which is fine, but for SBCs you REALLY need to bring some fire to compete with Pi - even if you have better suited hardware.

Please post if you do anything with these; I like Pine64... the PinePhone is awesome and they sell a pretty nice, basic, soldering iron. 

Cheers...



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