“Pi Zero 100% fits all the needs of my local server for IoT (several ESP8266-based devices) - data gathering, local logging, HDMI interface for visualization.
Cons: mini HDMI connector (need spacial cable); possible to order only 1pcs per lot - delivery price the same as unit's price. I would prefer 2 or 3 max per order.”
“great everything is in the package.
I would suggest to add a usb to ethernet converter if not too expensive. As ethernet is zero configuration it may allow to use the RPI out of the box without screen. plug it, find it, ssh it ;-)”
“If you need a computer to do a job and be on all the time, and you know how to set it up, then this is for you. the Pi Zero can be set up without a monitor, keyboard or mouse. But on the other hand once the OS is installed it can even run the Libre Office suite.
My only gripe would be that the USB port and the power socket are a bit too close together.”
