[ad_1]
Single board computer maker Raspberry Pi It’s updating its cute little computer and keyboard device with better specifications. This successor to the Raspberry Pi 400 has been named the Raspberry Pi 500, and it’s as powerful as the current flagship Raspberry Pi, the Raspberry Pi 5. It’s available to buy now from Raspberry Pi resellers.
The Raspberry Pi 500 is the easiest way to get started with the Raspberry Pi because it’s not as intimidating as the Raspberry Pi 5. When you look at the Raspberry Pi 500, you can’t see any chipsets or PCB (printed circuit board). The Raspberry Pi is completely hidden inside a familiar form factor, the keyboard.
The idea with the Raspberry Pi 500 is that you can connect a mouse and monitor, and you’re ready to go in no time. For example, if you have a relative who uses a very old computer with an outdated version of Windows, the Raspberry Pi 500 can easily replace an old computer tower for most computing tasks.
When it comes to specifications, the Raspberry Pi 500 features a 64-bit quad-core Arm processor (the same processor used by the Raspberry Pi 5); 8 GB of RAM; Two micro-HDMI ports, with support for up to two 4K displays; 3 traditional USB ports (but no USB-C besides the power port, unfortunately); Gigabit Ethernet port; And a 40-pin expansion header. It comes with native Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support.
Most importantly, this device takes us back to the roots of the Raspberry Pi. Raspberry Pi computers were originally intended for educational use cases. Over time, technology enthusiasts and industrial customers began to use single-board computers everywhere. (For example, if you have ever been to London Heathrow Airport, all the departure and arrival boards are there Powered by Raspberry Pie.)
The Raspberry Pi 500 draws inspiration from the roots of the non-profit Raspberry Pi Foundation. It’s the perfect first computer for school. In many ways, this device is much better than a Chromebook or iPad because it is inexpensive and highly customizable, which encourages creative thinking.
The Raspberry Pi 500 comes with a 32GB SD card pre-loaded with Raspberry Pi OS, a Debian-based Linux distribution. It costs $90, which is a slight price increase ($20) compared to the Raspberry Pi 400.
At launch, only UK and US keyboard variants are available. But versions with French, German, Italian, Japanese, Nordic, and Spanish keyboard layouts will be available soon. And if you’re looking for a bundle that comes with everything you need, Raspberry Pi also sells a $120 desktop kit with the Raspberry Pi 500, a mouse, a 27-watt USB-C power supply, and a micro-HDMI to HDMI cable.
In other news, Raspberry Pi has announced a brand new product: the Raspberry Pi Monitor. It’s a 15.6-inch 1080p display and costs $100. Since there are quite a few 1080p portable monitors out there, this launch isn’t as noteworthy as the Pi 500. But for die-hard Pi fans, there’s now a Raspberry Pi-branded display option as well.
[ad_2]