[ale] [OT] good hardware for a learner!

[Phil Turmel]

On 04/16/2016 08:37 AM, DJ-Pfulio wrote:
> 
> I looked up the US duty on network routers. $0. Using postal shipping, not freight.
> If the order is under $200, no customs fees.
> If the order is up to $2500, $2/item (though it isn't clear what an "item" is.
> 
> $122 + $10 + $4.40 + shipping + customs fees each. Shouldn't be any VAT.
> 
> Midnight Sunday good for a cutoff, Phil? If you are still willing to be "the guy."
> 
> 1. Case: US$10 blue (black is out of stock)
>   http://www.pcengines.ch/case1d2bluu.htm - this case is a critical part of the
> passive cooling for the chips on the board. http://www.pcengines.ch/apucool.htm
> 
> 2. Board: US$122 (3 gigabit Intel i211AT or i210AT)
>   http://www.pcengines.ch/apu2c4.htm - this is a production run (not alpha/beta)
> 
> 3. PSU: US$4.40 (too cheap NOT to get)
>   http://www.pcengines.ch/ac12vus2.htm (see the warning about arcing)
> 
> Boot from SD card (internal sdhci controller), external USB or m-SATA SSD.
> m-SATA is probably the least hassle, long term.
> 
> Some assembly required. ;)
> I'm in for 1 (1, 2, 3).

I'll order Monday morning.  Any request before then will be included.

Phil