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Raspberry Pi 500 Released with Enhanced Performance and Updated Design

The Raspberry Pi 500, featuring the power of the Raspberry Pi 5 in a keyboard form factor, offers improved speed, better thermal performance, and a refined design.

  • The Raspberry Pi 500 builds on the Pi 400's design, incorporating the Raspberry Pi 5's hardware for improved performance and functionality.
  • Priced at $90 for the standalone unit and $120 for the desktop kit, the device includes 8GB of RAM, dual 4K HDMI outputs, and a soft power button.
  • Thermal performance is excellent, with passive cooling enabling stable overclocking to 3 GHz without overheating or throttling.
  • The device lacks NVMe storage support and connectors for cameras or touch displays, but offers GPIO access via a breakout board.
  • A new Raspberry Pi Monitor was also launched, featuring a 15.6-inch 1080p display, but its design and features have received mixed feedback.
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