I found that the mini PCs with the N100 are much more convenient because I don't have to deal with custom OS or packages. I'm not a developer, and wanted the easiest method to get a Linux server running. After struggling with the limitations of the custom builds required for an SBC, I found it so refreshing to be able to install the general Linux distros available for the x86/x64 platforms.
This is a very underrated feature of x86/64 platforms. All these ARM boards sound (and can be) so fun, but the level of polish leaves much to be desired when you're tired of tinkering and want the project to be done.
