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Is an ARM mini PC with only 2GB RAM and 16GB storage worth buying?

www.amazon.in /thinvent-Micro-Client-Operating-System/dp/B096KR2WHK

My current setup is an old MacBook woth 2 external HDDs, and I am almost happy with it, for now. I just saw this mini PC on Amazon and I am considering buying it, just to try out a new thing. I think it is cheap (~22 USD).

What I am worried about is that this much memory and storage might make it almost unusable. I was thinking of hosting some minor services, like remark42, shynet or vaultwarden. What else do you think I can host? If my mind changes, I will also try it with a desktop environment and try to connect it to my 4K Android TV.

Here are some specs, if you don't want to visit the webpage:

| | | | ----------------------------- | ------------------ | | Brand | thinvent | | Personal computer design type | Mini PC | | Operating System | Linux | | Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB | | RAM Memory Installed Size | 2 GB | | CPU Model | Cortex A5 | | Special Feature | Memory Card Reader | | CPU Manufacturer | ARM | | Wireless network technology | Wi-Fi | | CPU Speed | 2 GHz |

| Graphics Coprocessor | ‎Integrated Graphics | | ------------------------------ | ----------------------------- | | RAM Memory Maximum Size | ‎16 GB | | Hardware Interface | ‎Ethernet | | Memory Speed | ‎2 GHz | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | ‎10 x 10 x 1.8 Centimeters | | Speaker Description | ‎built in | | Video Output Interface | ‎HDMI | | Graphics Card Description | ‎Integrated | | Hard Disk Interface | ‎Unknown | | Style | ‎With Wi-Fi | | Manufacturer | ‎Thinvent Technologes Pvt Ltd | | Form Factor | ‎Small Form Factor | | Item Height | ‎1.8 Centimeters | | Item Width | ‎10 Centimeters | | Product Dimensions | ‎10 x 10 x 1.8 cm; 460 g | | Item model number | ‎Micro 52021 | | Processor Count | ‎1 | | RAM Size | ‎2 GB | | Computer Memory Type | ‎DDR4 SDRAM | | Hard Drive Size | ‎16 GB | | Hardware Platform | ‎Linux | | Lithium Battery Energy Content | ‎5 Watt Hours | | Manufacturer | ‎Thinvent Technologes Pvt Ltd | | Country of Origin | ‎India | | Item Weight | ‎460 g |

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