Best single board computers?

[JupiterPaladin]

Hi all. I'm pretty new to the whole SBC mini Android platform, but very experienced in electronics and computer type stuff in general. I remember hearing about these things a few years ago and somehow my busy daily life derailed me so much that I completely forgot about them! Now here I am trying to catch up!

Basically I have a few questions on the main items before I let my mind start wandering into designing my own things. I'm looking to ditch one of my many desktops completely as I only do web-based things anymore.

1. What is the best SBC that is you can get at a reasonable cost that can run Linux?
2. What is the best type of TV stick?
3. Is there a TV stick capable of running a full (or close enough) version of Linux?
4. What can anyone tell me about writing ROMs for these things? I know my way around a few languages

My real main goal for my first project is to make a set top box for the TV with at leas 2 USB host ports, hopefully the ability to have a large storage device (not sure if HD is necessary, but how permanent is a micro SD card anyway), and the ability to output 1080p or at least look good on a 42" or larger screen. I havent bought the new TV yet so that can be a consideration later on. Currently only using an older Sanyo LCD 32" that is 720p at best.

[mitchell4you]

So, you are looking for..

http://www.rikomagic.co.uk/linux_mini_pcs.html

http://store.cloudsto.com/new-mk802iv-quad-core/rikomagic-quad-core-mk802iv-8gb-flash-bluetooth-dhl-express-shipping-detail.html

source code ; linux on rk3188 units..

https://github.com/aloksinha2001/Linux3188

Cheers..

[JupiterPaladin]

OK so are there any RK3188 devices with Picuntu roms available? I'd rather go with a quad core with 2GB ram even if I have to stick with Android. Not to be too picky or whatever, but the cost for double the power is only a slight difference. I kinda had my eye on a CX-919 since it has good specs, apparently a decent stock rom, good wifi, and a lot of positive reviews in general. If there were a set top bx of this unit with a few more USB host ports that would be pretty ideal I think.

[Finless]

Get the Minix X7. It will be supported much better than the other stuff and I happen to know a Linux port is in the works.

After that if you must go cheap with a stick, yes the CX-919 is my goto quick stick!
Stable and for what I need it for, it works.

Bob

[BowerR64]

My favorite is the Khadas board, cant go wrong with any of them depending on your budget theres one at abut every price point and all of them have pretty current software support.

My next favorite is the Odroid, even though most of the Odroid you have to piece together they still run pretty good.

The Khadas boards are pretty much ready to go they have wifi, bluetooth and all of the common inputs, you do have to gather some parts Case, supply, heatsink and fan but they are the most complete board imo

[mitchell4you]

Hmm... Just wondering
Why bring-up a really old thread? 2013

Yeah.. Odroid / Rasberry...
Here is good starting point/review site

https://www.cnx-software.com/development-kits/linux-development-boards/

It all depend on your needs and price limit

As for Khadas..
I only have the Khadas Tone Board.. and the sound is amazing
But finding the right setup.. to run it.. without interference/noise was abit hard

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-and-measurements-of-wesiontek-khadas-tone-board-dac.4823/

Cheers

[BowerR64]

I did a search, for single board computers.

I have the Raspberry 4 but so far its been a dud for me