Customer Review: ODROID-C4 with Archlinux XFCE Panfrost
Like most new Single Board Computers, the ODROID-C4 had minimal options upon launch. However, new OS options and improvements to existing OSes are making the ODROID-C4's desktop experience quite snappy!
Sales of the C4 have really taken off, so if the product page states "Preorder Now", don't worry - we have more on the way!
Below, find a recent review from one of our customers. Previous reviews here, here (Wayland), here (EmuElec), and here (Batocera)
Panfrost improvements are making a reality for ODROID-C4 to work as a linux desktop SBC
I bought ODROID-C4 from day one and [was] a bit [disappointed] about the lack of a fast linux desktop OS with HW acceleration on C4 hardware (S905X3/G31MP2). I highly recommend the jgmdev Archlinux XFCE version for C4 with 5.10.2 kernel, MPV, kodi and VLC work with Panfrost HW acceleration out-of-the-box with this OS and it has a snappy performance for general desktop use. BT audio works great also and it's runs stable too. Worth to try.
You can download the jgmdev Panfrost based image from Hardkernel forum:
https://forum.odroid.com/viewtopic.php?f=203&t=38897
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