Reviewers Liked
- USB 3.0 Ports
- Ability to output 4K video at 60 Hz
- Genuinely capable as a desktop computer
- Up to 4GB RAM
- Dual-monitor support
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Gets quite hot
- 4K video decoding not currently working
Raspberry Pi 4
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B gets a bit toasty and could do with improved cooling if you plan to push it hard, but that's the only minor complaint about what's otherwise a brilliant computer. A faster processor, dual 4K HDMI outputs, USB 3.0 ports, a faster Gigabit Ethernet port and a speedier microSD card slot make this the best Pi yet.
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The greatest challenge with the Pi 4 right now is finding one. The 4 GB Desktop Kit has been sold out at stores like PiShop since it went on sale earlier this year. Currently CanaKit appears to be about the only store with the Desktop Kit ($119) in stock, though Micro Center has it for in-store pickup. If you don't need the extra RAM or the Desktop Kit, consider the 2 GB board and USB-C power charger for $65 at Amazon. It's my favorite bundle.
By Wired onIf you’re looking to use the Pi with specific software like LibreELEC or RetroPie, I’d wait until that software is ready for prime time before you buy one. But desktop usage on the Pi 4 is such a clear step up from its predecessors that I’m quite impressed.
By IGN onThe Pimoroni Fan Shim for Raspberry Pi 4 prevents throttling even at overclocked speed, but it won't work with some...
By Tom's Hardware onRaspberry Pi 4 Model B gets a bit toasty and could do with improved cooling if you plan to push it hard, but that's the only minor complaint about what's otherwise a brilliant computer. A faster processor, dual 4K HDMI outputs, USB 3.0 ports, a faster Gigabit Ethernet port and a speedier microSD card slot make this the best Pi yet.
By TrustedReviews onIt is claimed that, for the first time, it replicates the full range of capabilities of a traditional PC from super-fast file sharing, multi-tab web browsing as well as sophisticated video and photo editing. And this is just with a virtually credit card...
By GadgetSpeak onIs the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B viable as a desktop PC? Well, perhaps. As you move around the Raspbian desktop everything feels slick and responsive and the enhanced video hardware lets you enjoy HD movies on one monitor while you're working on a second....
By Expert Reviews onAnd although the Raspberry Pi 4 is the new flagship computer in the range, other, even cheaper, Pi models are still in production, including the tiny, sub-£10 Raspberry Pi Zero W. All that's happened here is that there are now also models with more memory, suitable for using as a capable and low-cost mini-desktop or laptop computer build, and for power-hungry projects such as low-interference audio recording stations, media centres and DIY games consoles.
By Wired onThe Raspberry Pi 4 is already a powerful device, easily beating its predecessors and its similarly-priced competition in a range of benchmarks. For those who need still more, though, overclocking is a quick and easy way to wring a little extra...
By Tom's Hardware onThe best Raspberry Pi yet is faster and more functional than any of its predecessors, without raising the...
By Tom's Hardware onKlein, günstig und voller Möglichkeiten. Der Raspberry Pi 4 ist dank gesteigerter Leistung, insbesondere auch an den Schnittstellen und der größeren RAM-Optionen noch vielseitiger geworden. Dank Abwärtskompatibilität kann bereits vorhandenes Zubehör...
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