> the RPi has the potential to become the de-facto ARM desktop, very much like the IBM PC became the de-facto x86 machine
Your use of "de facto" implies a significant presence in the retail marketplace such that consumers choose the product readily without seeking options.
The RPi is unlikely to ever achieve this in 2021 and beyond. However, the RPi 400 is a brilliant device. I recommend it over just about any other computing option except maybe a mid- to high-end Chromebook.
From the point of view of sustainability, the RPi 400 is a much better option than a Chromebook.
Your use of "de facto" implies a significant presence in the retail marketplace such that consumers choose the product readily without seeking options.
The RPi is unlikely to ever achieve this in 2021 and beyond. However, the RPi 400 is a brilliant device. I recommend it over just about any other computing option except maybe a mid- to high-end Chromebook.
From the point of view of sustainability, the RPi 400 is a much better option than a Chromebook.