Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Raspberry Pi 500+ Debuts as $200 Mechanical-Keyboard PC With 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD

The premium keyboard PC targets makers seeking an all‑in‑one Pi 5 with expanded memory plus onboard storage.

Overview

  • Early reviews confirm a compact, fanless design with a Raspberry Pi 5 platform and preinstalled Raspberry Pi OS.
  • The keyboard uses Gateron KS-33 Blue switches with per‑key RGB lighting, running QMK firmware on an RP2040 with manufacturer‑provided JSON files for customization.
  • Reports diverge on storage serviceability, with one outlet calling the SSD replaceable and another describing the M.2 slot as soldered.
  • A $220 desktop bundle adds a mouse, 27‑watt power supply, HDMI cable and a beginner’s guide for roughly $20 more than the base unit.
  • German retail distribution is reported through Reichelt, and core I/O includes dual micro‑HDMI (4Kp60), USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet and a horizontal 40‑pin GPIO.