[apetresc]

Sure, but the reason it generated that ecosystem was because of the price. I remember when the first Pi's were being marketed, and "the $30 computer" was absolutely the main selling point being pushed.

[LeafItAlone]

I think both are true.

The low price point got me into them over a decade ago. The ecosystem is why I prefer them even at their top spec lines.

Even at their current prices, the 8GB versions are inexpensive enough to grab instead of a 4GB one, even if there is no initial need.

And I don’t have to deal with the process of buying second hand, maybe will work, maybe won’t, items.