It’s the Raspberry Pi’s eighth birthday this weekend, and we’re those getting a present. Founder Eben Upton introduced that to have fun the milestone, you’ll now get twice as a lot reminiscence within the $35 model of the Raspberry Pi 4.
The Raspberry Pi Four launched in June with three totally different RAM configurations: 1GB for $35, 2GB for $45, and 4GB for $55. Now, the 2GB mannequin prices $35. It’s a everlasting worth lower, although the 1GB mannequin may even stick round on the similar worth.
“The fall in RAM prices over the last year has allowed us to cut the price of the 2GB variant of Raspberry Pi 4 to $35,” Upton mentioned. “Effective immediately, you will be able to buy a no-compromises desktop PC for the same price as Raspberry Pi 1 in 2012.” Compared to the unique Raspberry Pi, Upton says the Raspberry Pi Four presents:
- 40× the CPU efficiency
- 8× the reminiscence
- 10× the I/O bandwidth
- 4× the variety of pixels on display
- Two screens as an alternative of 1
- Dual-band wi-fi networking
Can’t complain there. This credit score card-sized PC continues to ship a stunning quantity of worth in its quest to make digital hacking reasonably priced for the lots.
Most retailers within the U.S. nonetheless checklist the 2GB mannequin at $45, although it’s already dropped to $35 on Newark. The Raspberry Pi Twitter account says that every one formally permitted resellers will drop their costs quickly, nonetheless.
Brad Chacos/IDG Twitter screenshot
Over 30 million Raspberry Pi items have been offered for the reason that revolutionary mini-PC launched in 2012. If you’re fascinated about getting in on the motion now that the $35 model comes with double the RAM, be sure you take a look at our Raspberry Pi Four rundown. You’ll additionally wish to take a peek at our information to the perfect Raspberry Pi kits for rookies and skilled tinkerers alike, in addition to our roundup of 10 surprisingly sensible Raspberry Pi tasks that anyone can do. You can squeeze an sudden quantity of juice from this oh-so-delicious ‘berry.
