ODROIDXU4 Single Board Computer with Quad Core 2GHz A15, 2GB RAM, USB 3.0, Gigabit

I'd like to point out that even though I do have several "Cons" in the list below, they are really nit-picky things and warnings to other uses than anything that takes away from greatness of the board.Pros:- Faster than Raspberry Pi.- More RAM makes smoother user experience.- eMMC option available if you need faster storage.Cons:- No built-in Wifi, don't forget to get a dongle.- Not drop in compatible with Raspberry Pi (don't try to use Raspberry Pi OS images, they won't work).- ODROID makes a LOT of different boards and OS versions are often different between them. If you accidentally grab the wrong OS absolutely nothing will happen when you plug it in (which led me on a 2 hour trip through confusion and sadness).- Fan cycling on and off is a bit annoying (may have to try to find a way to make it just stay on).

Best one yet!I got this to run a retro gaming system. Not only does it exceed my expectations, but WOW! It runs N64 game with ease! Not one single issue. Graphics are great for the 1980s and 90s games I am running. Just wish it had built in WiFi, but other than that, AWESOME!If you are looking for a board to run Retropi perfectly, this is it. I loved the Raspberry Pi 3 and was thinking 3+ for my next build, but so glad I found the Odroid XU4 instead.

The machine itself is on the right path. It is fast.The software on the Ubuntu side is defective. When you go to open up the software and place a password it doesn't allow it.Had to hack it slightly to make it work.I created an error with a 3 letter password. It asked you to try it again and then it worked.The switch between EMMC and SD Micro Cards is also slightly badly made. You have to use an ohm meter for it to connect and work.Once it is working the machine is excellent. It is very fast compared with a Raspberry Pi 3B. The guy that wrote the software suggests it is a defect in the SD or EMMC card not his software. If that were the case my hack would not have worked. There is a simple error in the coding somewhere.It could use at least one more USB port. Two of the USB ports are 3 and one is 2.Personally I dislike the Ubuntu move to panels instead of the desktop. But I am old and remember excellent software of the past.The Pixel on the Raspberry has a configuration file that allows you to shape the desktop on a HDMI television. This software does not.That means you have to use the VGA side if you want to use a TV monitor.I suggest a kit that would allow you to develop a laptop using this card as a source. Simply because it is feasible to add an Solid state hard drive to this unit. That the arm processor is not meant to be used as a windows machine is a disappointment.I suggest Windows needs an operating system that will work on any processor.Then the windows 10 software would be universally accepted by everyone.10K to 40K to upgrade is not feasible for a lot of small business owners. They need to develop software for the poor as well as the rich.

Got the board quickly and in great condition. It runs much smoother and quicker than any pi I've owned and the Ubuntu images are quite easy to install and configuring ROS on it was a breeze and it works effectively so far. I've seen complaints about the fan cycling on and off and I've witnessed this but it's not really an issue but in the documentation they've explained what it's tired to and even several ways to configure it differently. I used it to build some really cool drones/uavs and I recommend it for anyone looking fo a companion computer for their autopilot.

Great little computer. Fast and low powered. I have it running OMV server with 24GB disk array connected via USB-3 for a home office backup server. Many seem to have replaced the fan on this unit, but I have not trouble with the stock fan. Mine is quiet and appears to do its job quite well. I have several SBC kicking around (Rasp PI 2, 1, and zero, Banana PI, UDOO quad, RK3288, and ODROID-XU4.) The ODROID-XU4 is my favorite to date.

BEWARE!!!!! My message to the CEO of Hardkernel (maker of ODROID)."I am DONE. ODROID should buy this brick back from me and leave the vendor out of it. I am on my THIRD monitor (this is a monitor, other two TV's) and this thing still won't display correct. This unit is the No Mans Sky of RaspberryPi. I will never buy another product from ODROID again. High powered? Yes. WHAT good is that to me if it does not display correct. itaintezbnrich@gmail.com is the e-mail address to refund my money to and I will pay for shipping. You can have the case I bought with it for all I care."I have also asked this Amazon vendor to refund my purchase, with me paying the return shipping.

Purchased this for a Android entertainment center, absolutely love it.Wish ameridroid or hardhernel offered other components on their storefront.Setup to a running 4.4.4 kitkat was about an hour, no issues with my large TV (only had to change the H-Fill to option 2)Boots fast, quick response, multiple input options, ODROID/hardkernel have a "OTA" upgrade method (though that did screw up on my and had to re-flash.)I will be getting more of these for relatives.