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Add to SafariWhen comparing SanCloud BeagleBone Enhanced WiFi 1G vs Intel NUC boards, the Slant community recommends Intel NUC boards for most people. In the question“What are the best single-board computers?” Intel NUC boards is ranked 12th while SanCloud BeagleBone Enhanced WiFi 1G is ranked 59th. The most important reason people chose Intel NUC boards is:
You can have 16GB GSkill DDR4 Memory + 500gb SSD and 10TB external HDD. Go with the kit so you can be assured that it runs Linux and only Linux (or whatever your preference) out of the box and isn't subjected to any unnecessary use/abuse at the hand of Doors.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Pin to Pin Compatible with the BeagleBone Black
Pro Onboard Storage
4GB 8-bit eMMC onboard flash storage for main firmware image and also a micro-SD for programming and extra storage
Pro Excellent Support
Super support from SanCloud and the wider BeagleBoard community
Pro Connect up to 20 devices.
Connect 10 devices out of the box. Up to 20 devices can be connected by a simple OTG port and config modification.
Pro Plenty of I/Os and more speed & power than the BeagleBone Black.
Pro On paper the J5005 maxes out at 8gb DDR4 RAM however it can accommodate at lease double that
You can have 16GB GSkill DDR4 Memory + 500gb SSD and 10TB external HDD. Go with the kit so you can be assured that it runs Linux and only Linux (or whatever your preference) out of the box and isn't subjected to any unnecessary use/abuse at the hand of Doors.
Pro Has at least one SATA port
Pro DRAM is not soldered
DRAM modules are not soldered to the board so they can be changed, upgraded or replaced.
Pro x86-based
Can run all IBM-PC compatible software.
Cons
Con Cost as much as other Barebones
Price is almost the same as a full Intel/Zotac barebone, which can also be dismantled.
Con No GPIO
So it is not really useful for DIY projects.
Con No DRAM included
DRAM modules must be bought separately.
