ODROID XU4 with Active Cooler and Power Supply

The XU4 with Active Cooler and Power Supply is a versatile single-board computer aimed at HTPC and Console emulation. It was noted that the device is best suited for these purposes and less versatile for general-purpose use. The board's performance with different operating systems was mixed, with favorable experiences reported with Android OS, and criticisms with the Kali and Ubuntu images. A customer found difficulty in booting the Ubuntu OS and had issues with the included charger. Another customer highlighted the XU4's limitations for pentesting, citing issues with GPIO pin headers and driver errors with Kali and Ubuntu images. However, they found the Android OS to perform well. The lack of extensive support and premade images was noted, making it less user-friendly compared to other popular single-board computers like the Raspberry Pi. Some customers expressed reservations about purchasing the XU4, especially when Considering alternative options like the Raspberry Pi 4, which is Considered better in terms of specs and price. However, positive experiences were also highlighted, such as successful usage as a headless file server and for web servers, gaming, and NAS. One user noted that the fan caused some noise issues but overall found the device reliable for continuous usage. Overall, the XU4 with Active Cooler and Power Supply is appreciated for its performance in specific applications like retro gaming and Android OS. However, its limited versatility, mixed experiences with different operating systems, and the lack of premade images contribute to a somewhat divisive customer experience. **