Category: Raspberry Pi
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Introducing the Raspberry Pi 500 and Official USB Monitor: The Next Step in DIY Computing
Raspberry Pi has introduced two exciting new products: the Raspberry Pi 500 and an official monitor. The Raspberry Pi 500, an updated version of the popular keyboard PC, is powered by the Raspberry Pi 5’s Broadcom BCM2712 quad-core Cortex-A76 SoC, making it significantly more powerful than its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi 400. This new model…
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Introducing Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5: The Modular Upgrade to Raspberry Pi 5
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has officially launched the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, marking the latest addition to its Compute Module series. This modular version of the Raspberry Pi 5 is powered by a 2.4GHz Quad-Core 64-bit ARM Cortex-A76 processor, and is offered with a choice of 2GB, 4GB, or 8GB of LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM, alongside…
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Raspberry Pi Unveils Major Upgrade for Its Compact Touch Display
Raspberry Pi has unveiled a new version of its 7-inch ‘Touch Display’ accessory. Considering the previous model was introduced 9 years ago, an update for this device was certainly anticipated. The Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 features a higher-resolution display compared to its earlier version and adopts a more compact form factor, as the display…
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Raspberry Pi Unveils Affordable Own-Brand SSDs Starting at Just $30
One of the standout features of the Raspberry Pi 5, aside from its enhanced performance compared to the previous model, is the ease with which you can incorporate an SSD. If you’re utilizing a comprehensive desktop operating system such as Ubuntu, opting for an SSD is advisable: boot-up times are incredibly quick, and the input/output…
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Raspberry Pi Imager Upgraded: Qt 6 Port and AppImages Now Available on Linux
The Raspberry Pi Imager is not just for Raspberry Pi owners. This handy tool simplifies the process of writing ISO, IMG, and other file formats to USB drives and SD cards. Recently, a significant update was released for the Raspberry Pi Imager, bringing it up to version 1.9. The tool, which is open-source and compatible…
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Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9 Rolls Out: Featuring Qt 6 Port, AppImage Support, and Exciting New Features
Raspberry Pi Imager has launched its version 1.9, a significant update that introduces a modernized user interface along with several enhancements. This tool facilitates the creation of bootable media for Raspberry Pi devices. The latest iteration, Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9, is the inaugural version that leverages the Qt 6 open-source application framework, enhancing the interface…
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CrowView Note Unveiled: More Than Just a Laptop, It Redefines Utility
Ever wished you could use your Raspberry Pi 5, Android smartphone, or mini PC as a laptop? The CrowView Note, which hit Kickstarter last week, allows you to do precisely that. At first glance, the CrowView Note from Elecrow resembles a typical laptop. It features a 14.1-inch display, a full-sized keyboard, a touchpad, and USB…
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Introducing the New, More Affordable Raspberry Pi 5: Now Available for Purchase
Launched less than a year ago, the Raspberry Pi 5 has quickly become a favorite among single-board computing enthusiasts and Linux ARM users due to its enhanced performance, increased memory, and the addition of a PCIe bus for expansion capabilities. Until now, availability of the Raspberry Pi 5 was limited to either a $60/£57 version…
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Meet the $60 Intel SBC: A Cheaper and Faster Alternative to the Raspberry Pi 5
If you love the idea of tinkering with a small, single-board computer (SBC) but need something with more power than most ARM-based offerings, you’re in luck. The new Radxa X4 from Radxa might pique your interest. Powered by an Intel N100 CPU with Intel UHD graphics, the Radxa X4 offers enhanced performance for both CPU…
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Affordable and Versatile: $10 Raspberry Pi 5 M.2 HAT Fits Perfectly in the Official Case
There are a lot of reasons to love the Raspberry Pi 5, and the inclusion of a single-lane PCI Express 2.0 interface for expansion is, for me, chief among them. I (hastily) bought a Pimoroni NVMe Base so I could use an M.2 SSD with my Pi 5 (a stonkingly faster experience than a slow-poke…