Just received a 4GB Pi4 and thought I'd offer another rationale for its existence that isn't often talked about: The Pi's relatively miniscule power consumption makes it a great [backup] desktop option during power outages (i.e., when forced to run for extended periods on limited battery power).
I'm currently running it with a non-standard power supply (p/s) that isn't providing the recommended dose of current, but an OEM p/s's scheduled to arrive tomorrow and I'll have a better take once it's hooked-up good 'n' proper.
But, so far at least, this gizmo would easily suffice when the lights're out and one needs to be mindful of every milliamp. And geting it to [properly and reliably] run XP or 'BSD would ice the cake.
I'm currently running it with a non-standard power supply (p/s) that isn't providing the recommended dose of current, but an OEM p/s's scheduled to arrive tomorrow and I'll have a better take once it's hooked-up good 'n' proper.
But, so far at least, this gizmo would easily suffice when the lights're out and one needs to be mindful of every milliamp. And geting it to [properly and reliably] run XP or 'BSD would ice the cake.