The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced the Raspberry Pi 500, a super cool, integrated compact device that boasts functionality based on the Raspberry Pi 5, all in a form factor that resembles a keyboard. This revolutionary device is highly useful for democratizing computing particularly in an educational space but also becomes an easier alternative for individuals with old PCs.
Key Features of Raspberry Pi 500
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor | 64-bit quad-core Arm processor |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Video Outputs | 2 micro-HDMI ports (up to 4K display) |
| USB Ports | 3 traditional USB ports |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet port |
| Expansion Options | 40-pin expansion header |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Ideal for Educational Use
The new Raspberry Pi 500 is the best entry-level computer for students, as it comes with a great easy design for only $90 encouraging creativity and experimentation. This is quite the exception to the rule for getting back to the very original foundation of education-centric applications.
Extra Package and Fees
- Base Model: Raspberry Pi 500- $90
- Desktop Kit: Including Raspberry Pi 500, mouse, 27W USB-C power supply, micro-HDMI to HDMI cable- $120
Note: The base model features a preloaded 32GB SD card with Raspberry Pi OS, a Debian-based Linux distribution.
Future Availability
Currently, the only keyboard layouts available are U.K. and U.S., with plans to roll out French, German, Italian, Japanese, Nordic, and Spanish in future releases.
Announcement of New Product
Another new product from the Raspberry Pi Foundation is a monitor – a 15.6-inch 1080p monitor priced $100 – which would bring significant use cases to the community of users.
This is quite an interesting development on the part of the Raspberry Pi to make computing power extremely accessible and still very user-friendly. Besides, these entire product bundles will further enrich the experience experienced by technology enthusiasts and educators.
