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First Major Redesign of Rasberry Pi Unveiled
A new version of the credit card-sized Raspberry Pi computer features extra sensors and connectors. It represents the first major redesign of the Rasberry Pi since its commercial launch.
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The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released the first major redesign of Raspberry Pi, its credit card-sized computer.
The new model, known as B+, features four USB ports and extra sensors to enable users to create bigger projects.
"We've been blown away by the projects that have been made possible through the original B boards and, with its new features, the B+ has massive potential to push the boundaries and drive further innovation," says Raspberry Pi Trading CEO Eben Upton.
The Raspberry Pi B+, which will sell for 20 British pounds, is based on the same chipset and 512 MB of RAM as the previous model. The new model is powered by micro USB with AV connections through either HDMI or a new four-pole connector, which replaces the analog audio and composite video ports. In addition, the SD card slot has been replaced with a microSD slot, and the B+ board now uses less power than the Model B board when running.
The Raspberry Pi is designed and built in the United Kingdom as a way of promoting computer science to young people.
From The Engineer (United Kingdom)
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