LattePanda 2G/32GB - a Win10 Development Board (with Win10 product key)

Don't know why there are so many negative reviews... Maybe I got lucky, but my LattePanda worked straight out of the box. Been using it to build my new project for 2 weeks now. So long as you have an appropriate power supply, as it doesn't come with one (I am using the one that came with my Raspberry Pi) and read the instructions to learn how to turn it on properly (you have to wait until the red light stops flashing, then press the side-button closest to the middle of the board) I don't think you should have any problems. Just such a shame that a small Kickstarter product like this is getting such a bad rep on Amazon - when it really is a remarkable piece of kit! I would wholeheartedly recommend LattePanda to anyone! If I have any issues with it in future, I shall update my review.

太陽光発電のチャージコントローラーをモニタリングするためにこれを購入した。モニタリングソフトがWindows10用だからです。Windows10バンドルを購入したので、電源とモニター、キーボード、マウスを繋げば即動くので助かります。Windows10のアップデートが自動で行われるので、メインテナンスしてもらっていると感じている。自分の場合インストールされている英語版を使っているので不自由さはない。日本語を使う人は色々と設定が必要と思います。

I have now bought both sizes. Running hot, yep but have seen worse. Quick trip to the electronics junk shop, 2 heat sinks $0.95 each and some thermal tape $2.95 and its smooth running. I did stick a RPI fan on it, but no real need. So why bother? Full Win10, not IoT. Arduino integrated directly on the board, you can run Arduino IDE right on the board and VS 2015 on there also-careful of eMMC space with win and VS on it, very tight with the 32GB board. Set up a shared drive and run VS on the desktop and run the test file from the shared drive. Full USB drivers, unlike IoT (still). Can it replace a RPI, sure but try and run windows on the RPI. You really want to use Win10 and Arduino to make full use of this and then it rocks, start coding on day one.

This thing was terrible. It was SO SLOW. And, it overheats without the add-on fan on it. I replaced it with an UP board which proved 100 times better. The LattePanda is a defective design. A complete waste of money.

Meh. The CPU runs real hot. 180-190F doing menial tasks. The major obstacle when first powering this device on for the first time was figuring out how to do it!! No "getting started" instructions included, you must read the online manual to find out the startup procedure. You have to press an unmarked microswitch for 1 second, easy when you know how. Random switch clicking does not turn it on. Lattepanda website does have a cooling fan to keep the device cool. Guess what, you have to wait for it to come from the far east, not available on Amazon. I ordered the fan which indicated it was "in stock", got an email today saying the status has changed to "back ordered". Who knows when that might come. The plywood case sounds interesting, but that's the only option here, a plastic case is available if you order from the far east. The lack of readily available accessories is an issue. My first experience with Raspberry Pi was much better, I have 3 of those now doing various dedicated tasks. By the time you get a case, cooling fan, WIn10 key etc you are looking at $150, which is the price of a budget Chromebook which probably runs better. For a tiny Windows device this is interesting and I look forward to a community building around it. My initial interest in replacing Intel Computer Sticks (which tend to overheat and lockup if left on 24/7) has waned. Looks like the same issues will be present with this device, and its not as polished a product nor does it have the same support. Compute Sticks are cheaper. The one advantage LattePanda has over a compute stick is the ability to add a MicroSD Card for storage, this should mean major windows updates will actually work. I like that it has multiple USB ports and an Ethernet port. It can be used without having to resort to USB hubs and USB ethernet like a compute stick. The Lattepanda runs all Windows apps I've thrown at it. Its basically OK, but just not great. Yet.

Amazing little thing. I have to admit, I was a little worried about it based on the reviews and the 2gb ram. But I've been playing around with it for about two hours now and I've noticed no issues. I added a 32gb Memory Card for storage to give the OS room to grow as well as shutting off all the superfluous services that would name precious resources. I've yet to try any of my arduino sensors on it. But still a Great purchase, kinda sad I didn't spring for the 4gb/64gb one! The ONLY "Warning" that I can offer isn't as much a warning as much as it is a suggestion. When you buy a Lattepanda, think about how you are going to mount it along with the need for a small fan, a laptop fan would do.