[ikk157]

i always wanted to check how raspberry pi performs when running a light Linux and running vnc or something to remote into a severe running full desktop. but i guess even the 1gb rPI is enough for that. still, you could configure and try it and tell me how it functions. using a full hd monitor.

that idea came to me when i wanted to use my vps as the main system for all my files and projects. so i just carry my pi and my system is always there for me. just need a monitor..hdmi

then i dropped the idea. cause i can put together a fairly ok computer without monitor at the cost of a complete pi setup. it will have the advantage of being repairable. while one will have to just throw away the pi if it gets faulty.

I really like your idea of using the pi as a portable vnc viewing machine.

How about you also throw in a touchscreen along with a portable charger. That way, you can literally use it anywhere without having to look for an hdmi monitor or power source. So it basically becomes an independent device.

And I also agree with your point on repairability. The raspberry pi seems to not be repairable at all. If anything fails in it hardware wise, you’re pretty much doomed. Even asking in their forums you’ll get told to just buy a new one. I absolutely hate this!

But hey, for something with that price tag, can we really complain? They obviously cut corners and sacrificed many things to get it to be that cheap. And here we are, the consumers, paying the price.