The $8 Linux Computer (2022)

Re:The $8 Linux Computer (2022) by Narishma on Saturday November 07, 2026 @12:24PM (#50406268)

I wouldn't say they lost the plot as they really don't have much choice with the current inflated component prices. It's either increase the prices or discontinue the products.

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Re:The $8 Linux Computer (2022) by Rohansi on Saturday November 07, 2026 @03:13PM (#50407623)

Actually, mini PCs were cheaper before the prices went through the roof! A ~$250 CAD mini PC comes with everything included vs. everything being a separate "accessory" purchase. Power supply, case, cooling, SD card (or M.2 HAT + SSD, because the mini PC comes with an SSD).

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Re:The $8 Linux Computer (2022) by bitwize on Sunday November 08, 2026 @07:25AM (#50412673)

Or just prevent people from purchasing at all which is now happening with higher-end compute:

https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/amazon-closes...

It's happening. The powers that be are now deciding what kind and how much compute you may have. Enjoy your 4 GiB cloud terminal. You won't be able to own much more without a D-U-N-S number.

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