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Re: Raspberry Pi 400 Desktop PC

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Post by ThrowawayR2 »

throwaheyy wrote: post #669
Drdrdrq wrote: post #461

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The issue with SD cards is not performance, it is longevity. I threw away more SD cards than I care to admit. :-/

I’m surprised there isn’t a market solution for long-life (SSD lifespan) SD cards. SD card is just a physical/electrical interface, couldn’t manufacturers put more resilient flash circuitry inside?

Specialized industrial use SLC microSD cards exist (e.g. https://www.avnet.com/shop/us/products/sandisk/sdsdqed-064g-...) but they cost a lot and have smaller capacities because they use SLC.

Re: Raspberry Pi 400 Desktop PC

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Post by Max_Mustermann »

benjaminRRR wrote: post #686
brainless wrote: post #278

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Wow this is the HN effect, right? I would love to get some insights. I have been wanting to get into some long-term model of social giving. I have been really lazy and only do regular donations to Watsi (YC funded) for about 6 years now. I constantly feel I need to invest more of my personal energy into this but I would like some guidance.

Is there somewhere we can discuss? I'm helping out with a curriculum to help slum kids to (web) program in Thailand in English, but in a way that they can learn English as well. I'd welcome more help (project is going slow as I'm low on spare time), and this could also help the kids in Kolkata as well.

"I'm helping out with a curriculum to help slum kids to (web) program in Thailand in English, but in a way that they can learn English as well"

Is there somewhere one could read more about this? Sounds nifty.

Re: Raspberry Pi 400 Desktop PC

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Post by hellweaver666 »

ddingus wrote: post #547
ineedasername wrote: post #492

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1) You can hook this up to a TV. 2) Webcam isn't strictly necessary: You'll be able to "see" your teacher, type in chat, virtually raise your hand, etc. 3) This enables more advanced STEM (The "T" portion, really) not because it's a desktop but because of the built-in 40-pin connector opening it up to the massive catalog of projects that exist for the Pi platform already. 4) Perfect is the enemy of the good: You're c…

That 40 pin connector is a big STEM deal. First peripheral I would sell is an add on breadboard station with lots of good sensors, lights, input controls, motor drivers and such that is buffered to prevent damage and start producing education kits.

Check out the PU Cobbler from Adafruit. It literally breaks out the PU header to a standard breadboard layout.

Re: Raspberry Pi 400 Desktop PC

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Post by hellweaver666 »

AstroJetson wrote: post #621
ddingus wrote: post #547

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That 40 pin connector is a big STEM deal. First peripheral I would sell is an add on breadboard station with lots of good sensors, lights, input controls, motor drivers and such that is buffered to prevent damage and start producing education kits.

Here you go https://shop.pimoroni.com/collections/breakout-garden the easy way to add devices to the Pi. You add SPI and I2C devices and the sell a ton of different sensors, motor and servo units, etc

They’ve actually just bought out a breakout garden “hat” specifically designed for the Pi 400

Re: Raspberry Pi 400 Desktop PC

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Post by NoOneNew »

codysan wrote: post #349
ineedasername wrote: post #265

This blows my mind. I know, it's much more incremental than it is revolutionary, but I think the form factor achieves a much greater degree of access for many people than a typical Pi whose bare hardware may be a lot more intimidating. Now, it's "just" a computer, which happens to expose a 40-pin connector for the standard Pi hardware fun. And unlike other options you might find, this has the massive built-in communi…

It reminds me of what Apple does when it redefines a product category by "just" bringing together existing technology into a more convenient form factor and UX. That's a wonderful observation. The form factor is as clever as it is logical. Stuff like this makes me really optimistic for the future of Raspberry Pi (and widespread computing!).

It's a laptop minus the screen... that's all it amounts to. It's a keyboard with the proc and memory underneath it. I don't understand how any of this is revolutionary or special. Hell, it doesn't even have a battery.

Re: Raspberry Pi 400 Desktop PC

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Post by fortran77 »

cstross wrote: post #721
interestica wrote: post #716

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The one weird thing to me is their mouse placement decision. Their promo photos and videos show it on the left side because of the most convenient usb port. I have never actually seen a left-placed mouse in the wild. Having it all look so clean and organized in the promo is a bit disingenuous. In reality, the mouse will be on the right, and the cable will have to cross over top of all cables except the ethernet and u…

> I have never actually seen a left-placed mouse in the wild. Then you've never seen my desk! (About 10-15% of the population is left-handed) But really, the Pi 400 supports Bluetooth 5. So I expect many/most folks will go wireless for their rodents.

I'm right-handed, but I mouse with my left hand. It works well for me and I've been doing it for decades.

Re: Raspberry Pi 400 Desktop PC

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Post by Kim_Bruning »

rbanffy wrote: post #138
Kim_Bruning wrote: post #68

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If only it had the traditional orange F-keys. Then it would be perfect! references: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_Micro#/media/File:BBC_Micr... or an actual ARM model: * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acorn_Archimedes#/media/File:A...

My memories prefer an Apple II theme. Either brown and beige or beige on off-white.

Fair enough in general, but the Raspberry Pi has an Acorn RISC Machine, of course. O:-)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_architecture#Acorn_RISC_Ma...

Re: Raspberry Pi 400 Desktop PC

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Post by macjohnmcc »

NoOneNew wrote: post #735
codysan wrote: post #349

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It reminds me of what Apple does when it redefines a product category by "just" bringing together existing technology into a more convenient form factor and UX. That's a wonderful observation. The form factor is as clever as it is logical. Stuff like this makes me really optimistic for the future of Raspberry Pi (and widespread computing!).

It's a laptop minus the screen... that's all it amounts to. It's a keyboard with the proc and memory underneath it. I don't understand how any of this is revolutionary or special. Hell, it doesn't even have a battery.

I think the price alone makes it revolutionary. Laptops aren't $100 brand new and if it were what would that screen look like? Most people who would benefit from this price probably have a TV they can connect it to.

Re: Raspberry Pi 400 Desktop PC

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Post by tracker1 »

Reminds me of the old Comodore 64, BBC Micro and other computers that were designed for youth interaction... and I think it's a very nice successor in that vein.

This is a way better option for many and should have much broader support. Aside, could make a good 1080p chromiumos option for seniors as well.

edit: build in usb3 to 2.5" sata drive would have been really nice too.

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