{"id":284970,"date":"2018-11-15T15:51:50","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T13:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=284970"},"modified":"2018-11-15T15:53:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-15T13:53:00","slug":"raspberry-pi-3-model-a-launched-specifications-and-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/hardware\/284970-raspberry-pi-3-model-a-launched-specifications-and-pricing.html","title":{"rendered":"Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ launched – Specifications and pricing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released<\/strong><\/a> a new single-board computer named the Pi 3 Model A+.<\/p>\n

The foundation said the third-generation version of the Model A+ had been one of its most-requested products, as there had not been a new Model A+ Pi since the first generation of computers.<\/p>\n

This new Raspberry Pi packs the powerful hardware of the Model 3 B+ into a smaller form factor while retaining the same functionality.<\/p>\n

DIY enthusiasts and hackers will be pleased to hear that the Pi 3 Model A+ is also priced cheaper than the original Pi 3 Model B+.<\/p>\n

We have outlined the specifications, features, and pricing of the latest Raspberry Pi board below.<\/p>\n

Hardware<\/h3>\n

While the Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ boasts the same Cortex-A53 processor as the Model 3 B+, it has a much smaller physical footprint.<\/p>\n

This is mostly due to the removal of ports and some functionality.<\/p>\n

For example, the new Model A+ does not feature an Ethernet connection – relying on dual-band Wi-Fi network connectivity.<\/p>\n

It also only has a single USB port present on its PCB, as opposed to the four USB ports boasted on the bigger Pi, and features 512MB of RAM.<\/p>\n

Below are the specifications of the Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+.<\/p>\n

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Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Processor<\/strong><\/td>\nCortex-A53 quad-core 1.4GHz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/strong><\/td>\n512MB LPDDR2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connectivity<\/strong><\/td>\nDual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB<\/strong><\/td>\n1x USB 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audio\/Video<\/strong><\/td>\n1x 3.5mm Jack, 1x HDMI 1.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage<\/strong><\/td>\nMicroSD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GPIO Headers<\/strong><\/td>\n1x 40-pin header<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price<\/strong><\/td>\n$25<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Pricing and details<\/h3>\n

The Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ shares many of its hardware components with the Model 3 B+, and also incorporates a number of improvements made to the mini-computer.<\/p>\n

These improvements include support for improved USB mass-storage booting, meaning that hackers who want to boot their OS from an external hard drive will now have a much easier time doing so.<\/p>\n

The small and powerful Pi 3 Model A+ is priced at $25, according to the Raspberry Pi Foundation website.<\/p>\n

It is now available for order internationally, although the major obstacles for retailers<\/strong><\/a> to bring these devices to South Africa could cause the local availability of the device to be delayed significantly.<\/p>\n

Below is the official product video for the Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+<\/p>\n