Mmm! That's some good Pi! GBAtemp Raspberry Pi contest!

[BrightNeko]

I would experiment with it, I've researched this thing many times and it always pulls in my interest cause I want to get into this kind of thing. xD I just never drop the cash on one, but yeah I think it would be fun to build up, learn to program for, and use in general once I get use to it. So just curiosity I'm sure others have a better use :3

 

[Fluto]

Just to let people know, contrary to popular believe. Android on the Raspberry Pi is NOT a viable option. Best bet for most (not all) users would be one of the XBMC distos or Raspbian (Debian for RPi)

Also, there are NO windows options.

How about Windows 3.0 ?

 

[kenjixx]

i think i will use that pi for a file/entertainment server
download oldschool gaming entertainment all in one ftw

 

[Frederica Bernkastel]

Media centers, Android and other such uninspired high-intensity things aren't that viable unless you like running everything at low resolutions. As for a dedicated torrents box? Fun, but overrated - Be sure to lock it down before making it face the outside world, you only really need a few ports to be exposed for Torrenting (and optionally having a WebUI if you're using Transmission).

Merc, your idea is pretty sweet: Having to carry around change is a huge pain! Would be pretty sweet if you could get contactless payments working, for example using a kit like this.

My idea for a Raspberry Pi is simple: It runs a remote X window server, and VNC server, which a Nook Simple Touch GlowLight connects to with a VNC client, and the two work as an automatic daily planning calendar which integrates with Google Calender and iCal for reminders and events. The overview would also generate recommendations for services like Steam and Netflix, since I'm getting a bad case of Pirate's Syndrome with both.
(It'd also serve as a dedicated AirPlay host, since you can never have enough of those).

 

[Crusylicious]

Media centers, Android and other such uninspired high-intensity things aren't that viable unless you like running everything at low resolutions.

The RPi is capable of 1080p streaming, however one may need to purchase additional codecs to play certain files as they are not included by default (to keep the price down).

 

[WoJjTeK]

Portable emulators and HDMI output ftw!

 

[Agent_Moler]

I would use it as a VPN router and part time MAME computer.

 

[Pong20302000]

make a cat harness
add a camera to the collar
Mobile data dongle
USB Power Pack

Live cat cam stream
so i can see what the bugger gets up to

 

[Estarb]

I would use it as a NAS to backup all my pictures and watch them on my TV !
Controlled by Putty, of course. Bash rules

 

[pyromaniac123]

I'd use it to hack into the NSA (Please don't arrest me)

 

[dragonmaster]

well as i i move a lot i will probably convert it to a small media center

 

[DAZA]

i would have it attached to my tv and have every emulator on there with all the roms so i was able to have it all located on one device and a kick ass GUI so you could have screenshots, details of each game and a preview of the game in play... its what everyone should have in their homes to teach every generation what classic games are all about

 

[cearp]

i would run a web server that is always on on my network, just to test out websites

 

[spinal_cord]

I probably wouldn't use one. But the idea of streaming over my network to my CRT TV sounds nice.

 

[Ericthegreat]

"At least for another couple months."

A true pie lover does not say this.

 

[pwsincd]

Being an electrician , im always thinking of ideas around the house for effeciency and automation of domestic electrics. I always wanted to come up with a simple progressing to complex home automation , with a little property rewiring i wanted to add control over lighting and power etc using the GPIO pins on the Pi to create a local home automated system. And then to further develop it to become a remote server connected setup so i can control it from my phone etc etc. I have already partially rerouted my house wiring to allow for seperate room lighting and several seperate ring mains , I have integrated contactor control currently wired permanently switched . So i just need a control device to manage the contactor coil voltages and then set up a server . i figured the Pi would be ideal for this. Would be cool to win one , save a few .. why not.

 

[xxNathanxx]

I'd use it as an email server. Not very original, but very useful.

 

[T-hug]

I would use it to develop my dream homebrew game and teach my 4 year old son how to program

 

[GuyInDogSuit]

I'd slap Puppy Linux on that sucka and learn me some programming.

 

[jacksprat1990]

I'd piss on it.