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I think Pine64 is pretty cool.
Unfortunately they use Chinese CPUs (made by Rockchip)
Which Pi alternatives don't?
Libre Computer offers some SBCs with Amlogic CPUs. I think the Le Potato might be the most popular one. I just ordered an Alta AML-A311D-CC. I'm really excited to try out how well it performs!
Libre Computer itself is a Chinese company, though, no?
Okay, and?
Perhaps they're worried about something similar happening.
Yeah, that's certainly a thing, but I'd be surprised if China messed with something like Pine64, that's a pretty low-value target to spend so many resources attacking. The bigger targets would be large corporations like Amazon and Apple, as well as military institutions and contractors.
It's certainly a valid concern, but it's also a pretty minor one.
I suppose you're worried about embedded spyware?
Radxa as well. I have a Rock Pi 4B running as my home server and it has been a great Pi 4 alternative. I also have an Indiedroid Nova with RK3588S which should be better than the Pi 5 bit the GPU drovers aren't quite there yet. Once GPU drivers are in it should be an incredible board.