Programmable computing boards have just got a whole lot more accessible, with Raspberry Pi launching an all new device that’s 40 percent faster than the original $25 model from 2012, smaller than a credit card, and priced at just $5.
The Raspberry Pi Zero, as it’s known, comes with a Broadcom BCM2835 processor, featuring a 1.0 GHz ARM11 core, as well as 512 MB of RAM. On the 65 x 30 mm board there’s two micro-USB ports, a mini-HDMI port supporting 1080p output at 60 Hz, a 40 GPIO header, and a microSD card slot for storage.
While this new Raspberry Pi isn’t as fast as the latest $25 second-generation Model B, at $5 the Zero presents excellent value for someone needing a basic programmable computing device. The board is still able to run Raspbian, a version of Linux specifically developed for Raspberry Pi, and apps such as Minecraft, despite its low price tag.
