The Orion O6 ITX Arm V9 board, launched by Cix technology, shows promise as an affordable ARM-based development kit, particularly for projects like low-cost NAS setups. However, expectations should be tempered regarding software support, as there are significant challenges in achieving full open-source compatibility and support from the mainline Linux community. The board does feature capabilities for running standard operating systems, such as Debian, on Day 1 thanks to its EDK2 UEFI/ACPI support. Community feedback indicates mixed feelings about Radxa’s software track record but suggests that hardware aspects are strong. Opportunities exist for improvement in software support, community engagement, and delivering on the potential of ARM technology. Future developments may also hinge on overcoming documentation and legal obstacles related to open source contributions.