...now I wonder if there are any Raspberry Pi alternatives that (can) use an x86 or x64 processor. I mean, I could use a Mini-ITX motherboard, but the main reason why I wanted a Raspberry Pi for an emulator is simply to have a portable emulator box. Mini-ITX is actually too big and probably can not run under voltaic pile energy (batter power). (This is related to my last thread, but I think this topic would gather more attention if posted under a new thread.)
ADDENDUM: To be honest, I should have been more clear here: I emphasize portability and strength while being able to install an operating system that is not Android. I would like a relatively long time without a need to charge, but I am not above charging every night, especially since ARM processors draw less energy than Intel processors. I am also willing to pay more (since What You Pay Is What You Get, hence why the Raspberry Pi is so cheap yet weak), though not, say, $400. (Frankly, my dears, I couldn't care less about the weight or thinness of my emulator box. I want portability, but I do not want the 'thinnest' or 'lightest' possible.) I am even willing to simply connect the A/V ports to a GameBoy Adcance SP that has an A/V adapter (not a TV Tuner proper, since that would require more voltaic piles/batteries). Also, I want an emulator box, hence I have no need to run Bioshock: Infinite or even Team Fortress.
So far, before this thread had started, I have the following in mind:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-7-inch-Ultra-Processor-Premium/dp/B000RH2M2U/ (I am leaning towards this, not only due to its lower price, but also due to its handheld form factor.)
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Computing-Gigabit-i3-3217U-DC3217IYE/dp/B0093LINVK (or again: http://www.oakale.com/products/Inte...}Grey-BOXDCCP847DYE-%2d%2d-0O00O7V8UM498.html )
ADDENDUM: To be honest, I should have been more clear here: I emphasize portability and strength while being able to install an operating system that is not Android. I would like a relatively long time without a need to charge, but I am not above charging every night, especially since ARM processors draw less energy than Intel processors. I am also willing to pay more (since What You Pay Is What You Get, hence why the Raspberry Pi is so cheap yet weak), though not, say, $400. (Frankly, my dears, I couldn't care less about the weight or thinness of my emulator box. I want portability, but I do not want the 'thinnest' or 'lightest' possible.) I am even willing to simply connect the A/V ports to a GameBoy Adcance SP that has an A/V adapter (not a TV Tuner proper, since that would require more voltaic piles/batteries). Also, I want an emulator box, hence I have no need to run Bioshock: Infinite or even Team Fortress.
So far, before this thread had started, I have the following in mind:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-7-inch-Ultra-Processor-Premium/dp/B000RH2M2U/ (I am leaning towards this, not only due to its lower price, but also due to its handheld form factor.)
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Computing-Gigabit-i3-3217U-DC3217IYE/dp/B0093LINVK (or again: http://www.oakale.com/products/Inte...}Grey-BOXDCCP847DYE-%2d%2d-0O00O7V8UM498.html )