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> Apple TV 4K is tiny compared to a Mac Mini, but judging by Geekbench scores (Mac Mini; iPad Pro, which uses the A10X in the Apple TV) it’s a slightly faster computer than even the maxed-out Mac Mini configuration. Apple TV 4K probably has better GPU performance too. In addition to all the performance problems stemming from the fact that the Mac Mini hasn’t been updated in three years, it’s also inarguable that it’s no longer even “mini”. You could arrange four Apple TV units in a 2 × 2 square and they’d take up the same volume as one Mac Mini.

Hadn't thought about that. Would be awesome if it would be possible to run arbitrary software on that little TV box, e.g. use it as a real, powerful (for the size), cheap general purpose personal computer.



If one could:

- run VM's on Apple TV it would be great.

- use multiple ATVs, you mighe be able to get around not having 16 GB of ram.

Still, 32 GB in an Intel NUC is very attractive.


I’m cool with just getting Linux on it. Would be like a raspberry pi on steroids!


That would be cool, though it's worth pointing out that if you just want a more powerful single-board ARM computer, those exist.

Sorry for slideshow, but https://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/want-a-more-powerful-r...


Thanks for the list. The link above had a single page link: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/raspberry-pi-not-powerf...


Pretty nice list - thanks!


Totally, a Linux desktop would be great.




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