I have probably a dozen raspberry pis from the first version through version 3. They all sit in boxes. There is nothing that can't be performed better by an esp32, old laptop, or Intel NUC or whatever the current equivalent is. I've found them to be super unreliable even when using their recommended power sources and moving off SD card. Better off with a real computer or esp32 every time. If you need something small and powerful, an old smart phone is another option. No way I'd ever pay this much for a pi