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[dhouston]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H4V6MG8?psc=1
This looks like it might be good for streaming as well as HA. It has Ethernet & WiFi/BT plus 4 USB ports. Windows 10 is preinstalled. Its $120 price is attractive.

[Tuicemen]

I've seen these on Ebay for a while now, the 2GB RAM 32GB ROM doesn't sound like enough for Windows 10 to me.
I've see 4GB RAM 64GB ROM units for a few dollars more which would run Windows much better.
https://www.amazon.com/Docooler-Cenovo-kingkong-Windows-Bluetooth/dp/B01M0Y60CB/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1484834846&sr=1-1&keywords=cenovo+mini+pc
Amazon price is much higher then what I've see on ebay.

[dhouston]

I was thinking of it more for streaming then as a desktop PC. I wasn't looking, just stumbled on it while looking for something else so had not looked on eBay. But, now that I have looked on eBay, I find it at both higher and lower prices than Amazon. For example...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Windows-10-Mini-PC-Win-Pro-G2-CR-Z3735F-Quad-Core-CPU-Bluetooth-4-0-/252663886382?hash=item3ad3f0f22e:g:V5gAAOSw2xRYQQC7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/G2-Mini-PC-TV-Box-Quad-Core-Windows10-Dual-Band-WiFi-Bluetooth-32GB-with-Camera-/121919598579?var=&hash=item1c62f96ff3:m:mGdyibyXDr9z8h729dBtB8A

[HA Dave]

I was thinking... if I am stuck with running windows 24/7... to run my X10 set-up. Maybe a cheap tablet might be the way to go.

[Tuicemen]

The tablet would mean no need for a monitor.  I think the mini PCs would make for better streaming but that's just me.

[Tuicemen]

I was thinking of it more for streaming then as a desktop PC. I wasn't looking, just stumbled on it while looking for something else so had not looked on eBay. But, now that I have looked on eBay, I find it at both higher and lower prices than Amazon.

yes there are always postings with outrageous prices you really have to check out the details as some look real cheap till you look at the shipping which can sometimes be double the price of the item.

[dhouston]

That tablet has the same specs as the little round fella I found. I already have a Lenovo Q190 which I got for $110 in a closeout. I would use the round one in the same manner, connected to an HDMI input on my SmarTV and with a wireless KB/Mousepad. I use it for streaming video, browsing the web, etc. My left hand is paralyzed and I'm losing sensation in my right hand so my setup fits my needs better than the tablet you found.

Currently, I'm looking into installing the latest version of Android on a Raspberry Pi 3 and using it with the remaining HDMI input on my SmarTV for the same reason - it's just becoming too difficult for me to handle tablets, smartphones, touchscreens, etc.

[bkenobi]

yes there are always postings with outrageous prices you really have to check out the details as some look real cheap till you look at the shipping which can sometimes be double the price of the item.

Tiger Direct anyone?   

[dhouston]

Tiger Direct anyone?   

I used them almost exclusively for PCs and related gear going back several years. I usually bought off-lease refurbs. But lately, I've found equivalent or better bargains on Amazon.

I just bought new ($103 shipped for free)...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A2KFGF2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I couldn't find anything comparable at TigerDirect. These are discontinued by Dell and I suspect they dumped inventory at rock bottom prices - there are about 120 different sellers at various prices. My first laser printer (mono) cost $3000 circa 1985 - the times they are a changin'

[Tuicemen]

Tiger Direct anyone?   

Yep I also have used them in the past, and still check their site when comparing and before purchasing.