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Single board PC with HDMI input and output

Are there any recommendations for a single board PC (similar to a Raspberry Pi, for example) which has both HDMI input and output ports? Trying to catch HDMI input, modify it, and push it to a screen; any thoughts / tips greatly appreciated. My…
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Quiet ATI graphics card

My current graphics card is a Radeon HD 5770, and is by far the loudest part of my computer. I'm looking for something quieter. Requirements. As quiet as possible, though I'm uncertain if my case's airflow permits passive cooling. Compatible with…
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Outdoor Webcam for low temperatures and fog

I want to install an outdoor surveillance camera. I looked into many models, but all have rather strange, i.e., non-outdoor, operating conditions they are specified for. Typically they have a temperature range of -20°C to 50°C (-4°C to 122°F). The…
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Laptop for simple tasks and remote work

I have a fairly known and consistent use-case. My laptop does almost no computational work. I do a ton of heavy computational work, but it all happens on big multicore servers which I access/control via Jupyter, SSH, remote desktop etc. Even doing…
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Looking for recommendations for external RAID enclosures

I am looking for an external enclosure that meets the following specs: 2.5" drive support is nominal, but 3.5" will work as adapters are readily available. SATA III to USB 3.0. 2 to 3 bay. Price under $100 USD. Has on-board RAID hardware with…
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Server for running multiple virtual machines?

I run multiple machines to perform various tasks related to both work and personal hobbies. These machines run a combination of Linux and Windows and a variety of services ranging from Microsoft SQL server, Maria/MySql, build bots, web servers, DNS…
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A portable workstation for 3D rendering

I am looking for a laptop that would be very high-end graphic wise, and that can be used for rendering and 3D modeling. There are a LOT of high-end laptop reviews out there, but most are gaming-oriented, and although there are a lot of common…
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What advantages do either of the G50 and Z50 have over one another?

I am thinking about upgrading my laptop and I cannot decide between the two following Lenovo laptops: Lenovo G50 Lenovo Z50 Both laptops are priced at £499. One contains an AMD FX-7500 APU, an R7 dedicated graphics card, an SSHD and a 1080p…
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Laptop for school

I'm looking for a laptop for school. Here is the kind of functionality that I am looking for: Play a few games: such as Minecraft. Somewhat graphics intensive. Video Editing to post to YouTube. Surfing the web: Play YouTube videos in the…
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Home movie player for DVD/Blu-Ray

Years ago, I was into home PC DVRs with many tuners, lots of storage, and awesome PC-based playback throughout the house. I started with Beyond TV and when they quit developing new home user features began the switch to SageTV. I ripped all my…
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Standalone Bluetooth controller recommendation

For a hardware project, I'm looking for a simple, robust Bluetooth controller on which I can solder buttons. I found the Bluefruit EZ-Key but I don't like it that I can't change the name. I've Googled quite a lot but cannot find any alternative. Are…
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USB GPS receiver compatible with Raspberry Pi

I'm looking for a USB GPS receiver for turning a Raspberry Pi into a GPS navigation system. Requirements: Thumb-drive-like form factor Compatibility with GPSD Low power (shouldn't be a problem with any receiver, but the Pi is somewhat touchy about…
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Android Tablet for long time usage

I am looking for an Android tablet which can easily run multiple weeks or even months while being hooked up to a power source. I want to use the tablet for automatically taking screenshots of websites, taking from a queue which is being filled…
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Choosing the right hardware for an interactive kiosk - computer

My goal is to develop an interactive kiosk with only touchscreen available to visitors for a local museum. I must admit that I'm a freshman in this part of hardware world, but I really like the sound of this challenge, so I need to get some…
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Encrypted flashdrive

I'm looking for a secure USB flash drive that has built-in 256-bit (or greater) encryption. Requirements: At least 16GB USB 3.0 Completely encrypted without third-party software. Having either actual buttons on the flash drive (for a pin), or…
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