[Server-devel] Server-devel Digest, Vol 114, Issue 9

[Tony Anderson]

Inside the box, the hardware (chip-level) is the same. Buy the cheapest one.

Tony

On 01/22/2017 07:00 PM, server-devel-request at lists.laptop.org wrote:
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>     1. Re: [XSCE] Intel NUC v/s Gigabyte BRIX (Anish Mangal)
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> Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2017 10:40:37 +0530
> From: Anish Mangal <anishmg at umich.edu>
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> Subject: Re: [Server-devel] [XSCE] Intel NUC v/s Gigabyte BRIX
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> Adam, Tony,
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> Thanks. The reason for asking this question was pure economics. The BRIX is
> $20 cheaper than the NUC from where we can buy it. So if there are no
> problems short or long term with the BRIX, would like to purchase that.
>
> The NUC is a nice device, but if we can get similar performance at lower
> price, I am all for that.
>
> In terms of battery, if anyone is interested in experimenting dead laptop
> battery packs to make battery packs for NUC, please ping me. I have been
> experimenting with the same :)
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> On Sun, Jan 22, 2017 at 10:37 AM, Tony Anderson <tony_anderson at usa.net>
> wrote:
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>> Hi, Anish
>>
>> I have deployed both (several versions of each). I also deploy Zotac. The
>> internal hardware is identical so it really doesn't matter. There are
>> variations in hdmi connector, number of usb 3.0 ports, whether or not there
>> is vga and so on. Most recent configurations include a built-in wifi which
>> is helpful. The important parameters are the size of the hard drive
>> (minimum 1TB) and memory (4GB minimum and as much as possible).
>>
>> Currently XSCE is configured to use the built in wifi as an access point.
>> In deployments which have access to the internet, it would be convenient to
>> have this set up to accept dhcp and to select a hotspot. Using the RJ45
>> port to access the internet makes it awkward to use to set up the LAN. We
>> generally assume the RJ45 port provides the best support for the LAN and
>> that the internet should be accessed via a usb-ethernet adapter or access
>> by a wifi hotspot.
>>
>> Current laptops are equipped with a 1TB drive which makes them an
>> interesting alternative. They need to be configured to continue operation
>> with the lid closed. However, the laptop provides a convenient built in UPS
>> and enables installation using the builtin monitor and keyboard.
>>
>> Tony
>>
>>
>> On 01/20/2017 12:24 PM, Anish Mangal wrote:
>>
>>> Dear folks,
>>>
>>> If anyone here has experience of having used both these devices in the
>>> field, which one would you recommend .. if the performance specs
>>> (processor, RAM, etc.) were the same.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Anish
>>>
>>>
>>>
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