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Raspberry Pi 4 Model B: Broadcom BCM2711, 8GB LPDDR4 SDRAM for
$44.99.
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Features:
- Broadcom BCM2711, quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.5GHz; 8 GB LPDDR4-2400 SDRAM
- Dual displays: with Raspberry Pi 4, you can run two monitors at once — and in 4K@60Hz, too!
- Silent, energy-efficient: The fanless, energy-efficient Raspberry Pi runs silently and uses far less power than other computers.
- GPIO: Standard 40-pin GPIO header(fully backwards-compatible with previous boards)
- True gigabit ethernet, 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac wireless LAN, Bluetooth 5.0, BLE; Upgraded with two USB 3 ports, which can transfer data up to ten times faster.
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i say go for it, buy them another friend!!!
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Many people don't bother having a TV anymore, given it's 2025. Streaming services and avoiding adverts are all the rage. No one I know watches broadcast anymore, and having a shrine to the TeeVee in one's living room is going the way of the rotary wall-mounted telephone.
You don't need monitor, speakers, webcam, etc. for a headless server. Indeed, the RPi is the easiest "PC" I've setup headless given there are plenty of ready-made images available. Just write the image to SD card, maybe modify a text file (to enable static IP and ssh) and it's ready to go. Control can be done entirely through ssh or web interface. Meanwhile, my x86 PCs have all required monitor and keyboard for initial OS installation and setup.
I wouldn't use a Pi as a regular computer though.
This doesn't have to be a computer replacement or alternative. An unattended server and/or docker instance is a common use case.
This doesn't have to be a computer replacement or alternative. An unattended server and/or docker instance is a common use case.
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Yes, if someone is looking for a normal computer straight out of the box, there are simpler options.
Laptops, though, are not inherently better in all instances. If you are running a server you don't need a battery, screen, or dedicated keyboard. Laptops are also much heavier and have a larger footprint, so not as portable, especially for robotics projects. Plus, you are stuck with whatever case/screen it comes with, so not as configurable. Also, comparing this to something 3x the price is not helpful.
One of the major draws of raspberry pi are the gpios. I did a project where I needed to take a few dozen pictures of objects from all sides and tag them in a database. With an rpi, camera module, stepper motor, RFID card reader and some 3d printed parts I had it up and running in half a day for about $10 in extra parts. There is no way I could do it for that cheap/fast with a regular computer.
There are so many fantastic resources out there that are fully up-to-date that I have no idea what you are talking about. And yes, Linux is not identical to Windows. But there are great distros out there that would be equal if someone hasn't had any computer experience before.
I'm not even going to touch on your open source can-of-worms comments except to say you have no idea how integral open source is to every aspect of modern computer infrastructure, including Windows.
Overall, the tone of your comment and flat out wrong information overshadows any helpfulness.
It could have been something like:
If you are looking for a regular computer and are not very tech-savvy, there are probably better options. This runs Linux, not windows, which can be difficult for some people. They also have pretty low compute power, so anything much more than web browsing or word processing might strain its resources.
These run on SD cards, not hard drives, so you will need to buy that along with a power supply and case, if you need one. You might also need other connector adapters which can all add to the cost.
If you are looking to do projects, these can be great, but it is better to have a project you want to do first, rather than buying a tool in search of a project.
Anyways, I'm in for 2. Thanks op.
(Just so you realize this -- entirely serious here -- there's entire generations that haven't had a wall telephone/landline phone service, bought a newspaper, subscribed to a monthly magazine, or owned a standalone TV. It's not everyone in these generations, but an ever increasing majority. Many are also refusing to drink alcohol, smoke, and even delaying things like home ownership and marriage. There's been a major cultural shift happening -- whether you like it personally or not.)
Youngsters are 100% against the "smart" TVs spying on them, so they stick with watching media on computers or (ugh) their telephones. Which actually they're getting rid of in favor of old-style flip phones, so there's hope for the future yet!
As for "huddling over their 1 laptop to watch a movie together"...you do know that most families are eschewing TV and movie watching, right? Watching them is on the downturn. Most consume media on their own (if at all), especially if they have subscription services. Their own tablets, their own laptops/desktops. But it's all in a push to reduce screen time...to foster more interactive family experiences instead of staring slack-jawed at the TeeVee telling them which brands to buy every 5 minutes.
Ever hear of a UPS?
"you are stuck with whatever case/screen it comes with"
Just like every other laptop/desktop/phone in existence. I don't see many people running those devices without a case!!
"also, comparing this to something 3x the price is not helpful."
It's about the same OR CHEAPER after you factor in a power supply, SD card, case, etc. But apparently you were more worried about how my comment made you feel instead of the facts behind it, since I ACTUALLY SAID ALL THAT EARLIER. But that's ok, I'll repeat things until they sink in!
Cool story about your project, almost no one owns a 3D printer outside of a narrow hobby niche. That "project" isn't something the average person is ever going to do. And it wouldn't hold up in any industrial or commercial usage either. So...narrow hobby niche.
If Linux was so good, more people would use it. People are cheap, and Microsoft windows costs money. They'd obviously go to the free option if it was equivalent. Wait, they're not using it in droves? Maybe because it's not equivalent. Huh. Go figure! The market has spoken! A winner has been chosen, and it ain't a penguin!
If Windows uses Open Source, it's only after paid engineers have gone through it with a fine-toothed comb to iron out all the bugs.
The best way to conserve resources is by using what you already have, like your existing computer.
100%. Tough thing to convince people of in this country, but I applaud the effort and appreciate you saying it. I hope people take it to heart. I only bought 2x Pi 5's (one for each of us here). Already had some 4's, and didn't want to "allow" myself to buy any more 5's until I put the 4's to use. Pi-Hole, for starters.
Not 100% correct
Super nifty. Literally don't need a monitor, even for initial setup, just a mouse and keyboard. And if you enable SSH, you could even SSH in --> enable VNC --> and remote in to it from that point onwards
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I've never once connected any of my RPis to a monitor or keyboard/mouse. Just LAN cable and power supply. The ready-made distros I use allow me to control the RPi entirely via network either through ssh or web interface.
Setting up static IP, etc. can be done entirely on my laptop after flashing the microSD by editing a text file on the card (sounds like the new image flasher even takes care of that for you).
After inserting the microSD, the RPi can run headless and I can just remote in (often using a tablet).
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