Every time a new Raspberry Pi mini PC is launched the question is always asked whether the tiny computer is capable of replacing a more powerful and much larger ” desktop PC”. Now with the launch of ...

One of the selling points of the Raspberry Pi 5 (released in October 2023) is that it was fast enough and had enough memory to be a credible general-purpose desktop PC, if not an especially fast one.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is raising prices again — the fifth time since October 2025. There was a big one back in April, when much of the Raspberry Pi catalog saw huge price increases, and ...

A Raspberry Pi can be many things, including a desktop computer. While you're probably not meant to purchase one with the intention of it replacing your main PC, that doesn't mean people don't try. A ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's a long-standing argument as to whether a Raspberry Pi is a suitable desktop computer replacement. Determining if a Raspberry Pi is a ...

Small vs. mini.

Amid the many wonderful form factors being explored by the makers of cyberdecks, there’s one that’s emerged which harks back to an earlier generation of portable computers: the handheld pad with a ...

One of the more exciting prospects upon receiving one of the earliest Raspberry Pi boards back in 2012 was that it was a fully-functional desktop computer in the palm of your hand. In those far-off ...

Raspberry Pi has raised the price of its 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 to $385, citing shortages of high-density memory chips linked to surging AI demand.

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

According to Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton, these price hikes were driven specifically by a lack of “alternative supply” for ...