"Intel Celeron N4020 dual-core mini PC sells for $45 with 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC flash"
I run ex-chromeboxes with similar specs. They are fine for things like home assistant or a low workload NAS.
This is also one of the reasons I'm not too into retrocomputing. When you can get higher specs with lower power consumption, you should.
https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/06/06/intel-celeron-n4020-dual-core-mini-pc-sells-for-45-with-4gb-ram-128gb-emmc-flash/
John Socks
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2025-06-06 13:32:36 UTC
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