This sells for $60 for the 4GB model, and $80 for the 8GB model.īecause of their tiny size, low price point, and ability to run a Linux distribution, Raspberry Pis were adopted by hobbyists, makers, and tinkerers and used in all sorts of interesting and creative projects, far beyond its intended educational market. There are many models in the product line up, ranging from the minimalist Pi Pico at less than $10 up to the Raspberry Pi 5 flagship product announced in September 2023. It’s a fully-functioning tiny PC at a budget price and with a great specification. The Raspberry Pi is a single board computer about the size of a credit card. Why You Might Need a Virtual Raspberry Pi Running a Raspberry Pi in a virtual machine is a useful hack for developers, hobbyists, and anyone who wants to try before they buy.
