Up Close with Pi 500

Released at the end of December 2024, the Pi 500 is a significant improvement in terms of hardware. Labelled the ‘Ultimate’ Raspberry Pi, this updated generation offers true desktop computing power in a small keyboard package.

FASTER AND CONNECTED There’s a lot to like about the Pi 500: with a modified Raspberry Pi 5 under the hood, up to 8GB of on-board memory, a faster quad-core CPU, support for dual 4K displays via a pair of micro-HDMI ports, and more. Let’s take a look at the Pi 500, and see what it’s got under-the-hood. Regional Keyboard The Pi 500’s keyboard is available in the following regions: UK, and US. 1x USB 2.0 Port The inclusion of this legacy USB 2.0 port adds further compatibility with storage devices. 2x USB 3.0 Ports There are two fast USB 3.0 ports available on the rear of the Pi 500, so you can attach projects, as well as game controllers and other such devices. microSD Card Slot The microSD Card…

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