The folks that created the Raspberry Pi literally have set the technology industry on it’s ear yet again. This time by introducing a cheaper and smaller version of it’s latest model.
The companies new A+ Model is a completely retooled of their Model A and comes in at a NEW LOW price of just $20.00 US. Guess these guys learned a bit from Henry Ford about production.
Like the Model A, the Model A+ uses the BCM2835 application processor and has 256MB RAM, but it is significantly smaller (65mm/2.6inches in length, versus 86mm/3.4inches for the Model A), consumes less power, and inherits the many improvements that we made to the Model B+, including:
- More GPIO. The GPIO header has grown to 40 pins. The Model A+ is compatible with the HAT standard for add-on boards.
- Micro SD. The old friction-fit SD card socket has been replaced with a much nicer push-push micro SD version.
- Better audio. The audio circuit incorporates a dedicated low-noise power supply.
In a statement on their website they said:
When we announced Raspberry Pi back in 2011, the idea of producing an “ARM GNU/Linux box for $25? seemed ambitious, so it’s pretty mind-bending to be able to knock another $5 off the cost while continuing to build it here in the UK, at the same Sony factory in South Wales we use to manufacture the Model B+. You can buy the Model A+ today from Farnell in the UK, and MCMin the US.
Video Reviews of the new unit indicates that it is being well received among the Raspberry Pi communities.
Get yours right now!
