Raspberry Pi 500 updates sub-$100 desktop PC with more speed, optional monitor
New Pi 5-powered PC also launches with optional portable 1080p monitor.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/12/raspberry-pi-500-updates-sub-100-desktop-pc-with-more-speed-optional-monitor/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social
@arstechnica Raspberry 'i munch on your microsd cards' pi
@arstechnica but no M2 slot for an SSD?
@arstechnica The design reminds me of the iMacs of the early 00s... looks cool!
@arstechnica Since the release of the raspberry pi 500 is being shared everywhere, now is a good time to mention that in 2022, raspberry pi hired an ex-cop with a background in surveillance tech and had zero issues with that.
When confronted about it, they simply blocked everyone voicing concerns. Don't spend a dime on their shit.
@peterp @arstechnica are they supposed to fire him? It's not illegal for an undercover officer to wear recording equipment to prove admission of guilt in court.
If you're a privacy maximalist who believes nothing, not even in public, not even for a criminal investigation, should be audio or video recorded without everyone's consent—sure, RP hired a bad guy and you should never buy from RP again.
Otherwise, this is just being alarmist.