Re: A linux computer for 5 bucks

From	keithr <no-one@nowhere.com.au>
Newsgroups	aus.computers
Subject	Re: A linux computer for 5 bucks
Date	2015-11-27 22:30 +1000
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On 27/11/2015 8:12 AM, Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
> keithr <no-one@nowhere.com.au> wrote:
>> https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-zero/
>
> I wonder if they've learned to make their money with the upselling
> of the "starter packs". Especially considering the micro-USB and
> mini-HDMI ports that many people won't already have adapters for.
>
No adaptors for micro USB? This house is over-run with them, they breed 
in cupboards. Kogan has micro HDMI to HDMI adaptors at $4 and they're 
probably half that from Ali or Bangood if you're prepared to wait 4 weeks.

For embedded stuff they are cheaper than an Arduino and many times more 
capable.

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  Re: A linux computer for 5 bucks not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) - 2015-11-26 22:12 +0000
    Re: A linux computer for 5 bucks keithr <no-one@nowhere.com.au> - 2015-11-27 22:30 +1000
      Re: A linux computer for 5 bucks not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev) - 2015-11-28 01:47 +0000
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