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Single-board computers are used when you want a small, low-power, computer to do a specific job reliably. Fun for learning programming, running simple servers, controlling hardware, or building custom devices like media boxes or sensors. The main use case is focused tasks where a full desktop PC would be unnecessary or wasteful. The price of this one takes the fun out of it for me though. I like them to be in the $100 range.
Thanks, that makes sense. A friend just gave me an old one they didn't need, I've been mulling over my options. I might just throw Mint on it and make it do Jellyfin for my projector.