Pros

  • Dirt cheap
  • A great tool for learning how to program
  • Supports 1080p video

Cons

  • Sluggish performance overall
  • Default OS prone to crashing on this platform
  • A steep learning curve for neophytes

Bottom Line

Budding programmers and video lovers with low budgets will find the Raspberry Pi delectable, but performance issues will scare away average users.

Manufacturer’s Description

Raspberry Pi: An ARM GNU/Linux box for $35. Take a byte!

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