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RPi 500 arrives with mechanical switches, RGB LED backlit keys

2 days ago
  • #Compact PC
  • #Mechanical Keyboard
  • #Raspberry Pi
  • Raspberry Pi 500+ is a premium version of the original Raspberry Pi 500 with enhanced features.
  • It includes 16GB RAM, a pre-installed 256GB SSD, and Gateron mechanical switches.
  • Features programmable RGB LED backlighting and low-profile changeable keycaps.
  • Powered by a quad-core 64-bit ARM processor and RP1 I/O controller from Raspberry Pi 5.
  • Includes a one-piece aluminium heatsink for improved thermal performance.
  • Supports dual 4K display output and comes with tools for SSD and keycap replacement.
  • Available as a Desktop Kit with additional accessories like a mouse and USB-C power supply.
  • Specs include 2.4GHz CPU, 16GB LPDDR4X RAM, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and Gigabit Ethernet.
  • Storage options include M.2 NVMe SSDs and a microSD card slot.
  • Dimensions are 312mm × 123.06mm × 35.76mm, operating temperature 0°C to +50°C.