Has anyone else noticed that the term “Altoid Tin” has become PC size reference for what used to be “a pack of cigarettes”?
Can’t put components in a pack of smokes though. The Altoids tins can be used for lots of different projects thats why the refer to it. I use them as survival kits. Crush proof and perfect for carrying in a pocket.
Or a little bit smaller than an ounce of pot.
I think the Altoid tin is a Brit reference. The Pi is made in the UK. Very few Americans say “tin” even when refering to a small metal box.
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“Has anyone else noticed that the term “Altoid Tin” has become PC size reference for what used to be “a pack of cigarettes”?”
That is because today’s tinkerers like to build things into Altoid tins.
So when they say “the size of an Altoid can” they mean “You can use an Altoid can as a project box to build it in”.