You can get similar power consumption.

As for gpio… Add a Pico as a USB pass-through for a few bucks.

https://cheapskatesguide.org/articles/best-mini-servers.html

This article was trending at the time. On hackernews I think.

I really did get the $40 price for an m600 like he mentioned in it.

Seriously. I was thinking about one for a home theater pc a bit ago. Bought a used thinkcentre off ebay for $40 instead. Much better performance and price.

It sure looks like it works to me. His video channel shows a number of shots out of it too.

Had to do some quick googling.

Seems have an ‘official music video’ although the one in the video is clearly a different print.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB0H2Paijoo