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Christopher B.

Christopher B.

Joined on 05/21/14

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Product Reviews
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Most Critical Review

Almost, but not quite

SolidRun CUBOX-I4PRO Platform
SolidRun CUBOX-I4PRO Platform

Pros: Small form factor, low temps, silent running, fun to toy with

Cons: - Support... exists? - Ports/Cables are jammed together so much that you'll be constantly plugging and unplugging lperipherals if you're tinkering - You have to jump through hoops to get Wi-Fi working, and then it only works with certain distros - A lot of the OS images available for use require a lot more than just flashing the image

Overall Review: If you do not have a strong working knowledge of building a Linux kernel and setting it all up on your own, you will wind up frustrated. I might go as far to say it's a 2 star review because they released a product boasting certain things and delivering on few of them. I got it on sale for $120, so I didn't want to complain too much, and I still hold out hopes for it.

Something to think about

SolidRun CUBOX-I4PRO Platform
SolidRun CUBOX-I4PRO Platform

Pros: - Compact size, low heat output - Runs XBMC faster than Rasp Pi - Runs Android really well

Cons: - A real pain to setup if you only have a basic knowledge of Linux - Wifi setup only seems to work with certain distros, and even then it's an arduous undertaking - If you don't want to use Android, you're in for a ride - SolidRun seems to think that forums are all you need for support, which is a very lazy approach to an almost solid product (yes, pun intended)

Overall Review: - Great idea, wish support existed