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Do we like Beelink? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 weeks ago by xyguy@startrek.website to c/homelab@lemmy.ml

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These seem like ideal machines for workstations, for mom and dad, and for virtualization hosts.

This model, the Beelink EQi12 even has a built in power supply so managing them in a rack is also super handy. And of course the price is not too shabby either.

I have had pretty good luck with these in the past but I'm interested in hearing other's experiences, if any.

I can't imagine that they are 100% on top of firmware updates, but have they had issues in the past with Windows keys or any other shady stuff I should know about?

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[–] Shady_Shiroe@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

I was thinking of using a beelink machine for pfSense, but ended up just getting netgate 1100 to avoid the hassle of software installation as I'm still new to networking, I don't have experience with beelink but if I were to do it again I'd try with beelink eq14