The Raspberry Pi is one of the world’s smallest, cheapest computers, and the tiny marvel today received a redesign in the form of the Raspberry Pi B+. There are now more ports, and the B+ also consumes less power than the original Pi, all for just £26. What’s not to like?
It’s easy to forget that the Raspberry Pi has been around for two years already, and although it still has a lot to offer – such as the ability to use it as a Media Centre, it’s more than time for a redesign.
There are already newer, faster Pi rivals on the market, with the Banana Pi a great example, which is why the team behind the original have started making changes.
One of the biggest changes the B+ offers is the addition of two extra USB ports. You’ll now also find a four-pole connector in place of an analogue and composite video connector. A microSD reader also replaces the original SD reader, making it easier to swap in media content from your smartphone.
And although the Raspberry Pi B+ still uses the same Broadcom chip and 512MB of RAM, it’s now more power-efficient, and is capable of running four USB peripherals without requiring mains power.
Better yet, the new Raspberry Pi B+ costs just £26, and has already made an appearance on the RS website.
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