Re: Linux SBC recommendations

[Aras Vaichas <arasv@magtech.com.au>]

Greg Lee wrote:
> I'm in the process of selecting a single-board computer (SBC) for a
> project and I'd like to hear what others are using sucessfully.  My
> requirements for the SBC are:
>
> 1) Low cost (<$100)
> 2) Runs Linux
> 3) Has an Ethernet and USB host connection
> 4) Has sufficient storage capacity to run an small HTTP server such as
> mini httpd and a few MB left over for custom applications
> 5) Mechanical packaging suitable for a server room environment
> 6) Processing capacity requirement is not very large, low-power processor okay
>
> I previously assumed that I would use the Gumstix Vertex-Pro boards,
> but cost is a limiting factor on this project and precludes using
> these boards.
>
> What low-cost SBCs has the Linux Embedded community used with success?
>   
Might not be what you are looking for, but I've been buying up the first 
generation of EEE PCs to use as a controller for some robots.

The EEE PC 4G model gives you Wifi, Ethernet, 3x USB host, SD card, 
keyboard, webcam, LCD screen, audio in, audio out. Old models only cost 
a couple hundred $ (depending on your currency).

There's nothing like having a screen and keyboard on an embedded Linux 
machine to make your life that little bit easier.

Aras


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