[NTLUG:Discuss] [OT] sort of hardware compatibility questions

[Preston Hagar]

On Wed, Oct 12, 2016 at 9:56 PM, Ralph Green <sirable at gmail.com> wrote:

> Howdy,
>   Welcome back.  I'd like to know what audio recording program you
> used.  I have experimented with several, but you probably have more
> time using them for real.
>
>  I'd recommend looking at some ARM based device running Linux.  I say
> running Linux, because some Chromebooks are ARM and low power, but
> ChromeOS is much less flexible.  Personally, I'd probably use a
> Raspberry Pi 3 with a hard drive and a 7 or 10 inch screen.  Other
> boards are available and each has pluses and minuses.  You may want a
> bigger screen.  This is a fairly inexpensive option, which I like.
> Come to the meeting Saturday and we can talk about it.
> Good day,
> Ralph
>
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I'd consider as well a Chromebook that you put Crouton on

https://github.com/dnschneid/crouton

Go for something with one of the Intel Celerons (ideally one of the quad
core ones), and 4GB of RAM.  Depending on screen size and model you'll get
6-10 hours of battery life.

Something like this:
https://smile.amazon.com/HP-Chromebook-Graphics-P0B78UT-ABA/dp/B010C93X5M/

or this:

https://smile.amazon.com/Acer-Chromebook-Aluminum-Quad-Core-CB3-431-C5FM/dp/B01CVOLVPA/

With Crouton, you should get any Linux app you want.  Most only have 16GB
or 32GB internal hard drive space, but I would just get one of these in the
most appropriate size (128GB is $30):

https://smile.amazon.com/Samsung-128GB-Flash-MUF-128BB-AM/dp/B017DH3O5A/

and leave it plugged into your USB 3 port at all times.  You then have a
nice, reliable Linux laptop with 6+ hours battery life, 128GB+ hard drive
space, and HDMI to connect a second screen all for $200-$300 in most cases.