{"id":2867,"date":"2025-07-22T00:00:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T00:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/introducing-argon-one-up-the-14-inch-laptop-shell-for-raspberry-pi-enthusiasts\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T00:00:58","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T00:00:58","slug":"introducing-argon-one-up-the-14-inch-laptop-shell-for-raspberry-pi-enthusiasts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/introducing-argon-one-up-the-14-inch-laptop-shell-for-raspberry-pi-enthusiasts\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Argon ONE Up: The 14-Inch Laptop Shell for Raspberry Pi Enthusiasts!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last year, a portable monitor called the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omgubuntu.co.uk\/2024\/08\/crowview-note-make-raspberry-pi-laptop\">CrowView Note<\/a> caught attention for turning a Raspberry Pi into a makeshift laptop. While its HDMI input allows for versatility, it presented a somewhat clunky solution with a single-board computer protruding awkwardly.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the need for a more elegant design, Argon Forty, renowned for their high-quality Raspberry Pi cases, announced the Argon ONE Up \u2013 a sleek laptop powered by the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.com\/products\/compute-module-5\/\">Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5<\/a>. This innovative device eliminates the bulky SBC hanging out, featuring a streamlined chassis where users can easily insert the CM5 along with an M.2 SSD or an expansion board like the AI+ HAT.<\/p>\n<p>The Argon ONE Up includes impressive specifications, such as a 14-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1920\u00d71200, a 1080p webcam, a backlit keyboard with a multitouch trackpad, built-in stereo speakers, and a microSD card reader. It also offers a PCIe 2.0 M.2 2280 slot, enabling the use of an AI HAT.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of connectivity, it boasts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2\u00d7 USB 3.1 Gen1 (Type-A)<\/li>\n<li>2\u00d7 USB Type-C (PD + Data + OTG)<\/li>\n<li>HDMI 2.0 (4K@60 Hz output)<\/li>\n<li>3.5mm audio jack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, an external add-on allows for a 40-pin GPIO header via the USB Type-C ports, complete with a power button.<\/p>\n<p>The Argon ONE Up is set to launch through a Kickstarter campaign, although details about the price and battery life have yet to be revealed. 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