From PC World: The Raspberry Pi 2 is now shipping, and you can buy it for the same price as the previous model. And get this: For the first time the mini-computer will support Microsoft’s Windows—specifically, Windows 10 for the development of smart devices and appliances.
At $35, the new computer retains the low-cost appeal of the original Raspberry Pi, which has sold more than 4 million units. Raspberry Pi 2 is also six times faster than the original computer.
Raspberry Pi 2—which will ship on Monday—is an uncased computer that could be held in one hand, with all the important components on one board. The new computer is the same size as its predecessor, which spawned the development of robots, electronics, gadgets and even a Bitcoin ATM.
The Raspberry Pi 2 has a faster CPU and more memory than its predecessor. This could make it a true PC replacement, said Eben Upton, founder of Raspberry Pi Foundation.
“This is obviously fantastic news for Raspberry Pi—in terms of performance it takes us over the line into being a ‘real’ PC you could use for web browsing and productivity applications,” Upton said.
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