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Raspberry Pi 5 on sale
from $49.99. Offer is valid In-Store only at Select Locations.
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Available Options:
- Raspberry Pi 5 w/ ARM Cortex A76 Quad Core Processor
Features:
- 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor at 2.4GHz
- 2–3× faster CPU performance than Raspberry Pi 4
- 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU for enhanced graphics
- Dual 4Kp60 HDMI display output
- Advanced camera support with new Image Signal Processor which enables new industrial and embedded applications
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For the old Pi price range, "35 dollar computer", right now you could get dirty cheap used business PC since windows 10 support ended. I got a few Dell Wyze 5070 and HP T640 in that price range, with 8 or16GB ram and a small SSD, and they are similar speed to a pi 5 and you have more OS options. The only downside is the size, but they are completely passively cooled, which is hard to achieve even for a Pi 5.
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pi 5 16gb is $99, and seems like you can order online for instore pickup
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For the old Pi price range, "35 dollar computer", right now you could get dirty cheap used business PC since windows 10 support ended. I got a few Dell Wyze 5070 and HP T640 in that price range, with 8 or16GB ram and a small SSD, and they are similar speed to a pi 5 and you have more OS options. The only downside is the size, but they are completely passively cooled, which is hard to achieve even for a Pi 5.
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For the old Pi price range, "35 dollar computer", right now you could get dirty cheap used business PC since windows 10 support ended. I got a few Dell Wyze 5070 and HP T640 in that price range, with 8 or16GB ram and a small SSD, and they are similar speed to a pi 5 and you have more OS options. The only downside is the size, but they are completely passively cooled, which is hard to achieve even for a Pi 5.
Just as a comparison, the Raspberry Pi 5 support is scheduled to end in 2035 at the earliest
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When I look up those alternates, they're usually more expensive than a pi
Just as a comparison, the Raspberry Pi 5 support is scheduled to end in 2035 at the earliest
When I look up those alternates, they're usually more expensive than a pi
Also, all these models runs win10 or win11 perfectly fine, as well as Chrome OS flex. And with Linux, you have unlimited OS choices. Also, the Wyze 5070 is even on the official support list of Chrome OS flex.
My little automation projects typically last 3 or so years before I replace them, so it's probably $50 over the lifetime of the device. Anywhere with cheaper power would be a wash.
IMO, the main reason to go Pi is all the Pi hats and other kit you can get, both sold and DIY.
My little automation projects typically last 3 or so years before I replace them, so it's probably $50 over the lifetime of the device. Anywhere with cheaper power would be a wash.
IMO, the main reason to go Pi is all the Pi hats and other kit you can get, both sold and DIY.
That and the existing database of errors and support. There's a significantly higher chance you can find a post and answer of someone having your exact same set up and problem for troubleshooting.
Decent computer for that price that also has massive portability, and decent connections with tons of dev support for all kinds of projects.
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My point is, I wouldn't buy a device that I plan to use long term if the manufacturer has already dropped official support for it.
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