4 Model B (4GB)

Great little machine, capable of so many things. Just wish I had more time to experiment with it. Currently it’s a file server on my home network as it’s a great solution at very low running costs.

The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (8GB) is a popular single-board computer known for its power, flexibility, and massive community support. It's small enough to fit in your palm but packs quite a punch for various projects. Key Specs & Performance RAM: 8GB of LPDDR4 memory is huge for a Pi, so it easily handles heavier tasks like running a desktop environment, media servers, or even multiple Docker containers. Processor: A quad-core Cortex-A72 CPU at 1.5GHz (can be overclocked if you’re feeling adventurous and have proper cooling). Connectivity: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and USB 3.0 ports for fast data transfers. Video Output: Dual micro-HDMI ports support up to 4K displays (two of them), which is great for media centers or multi-monitor setups. Pros Plenty of RAM for multitasking (8GB) Improved CPU performance over previous generations Great for desktop-like use, home servers, or hardware projects Strong community support and tons of tutorials online Cons May run hot, so a cooling solution (heat sink/fan) is often recommended Micro-HDMI ports require adapter cables Case options vary, and higher-end ones can get pricey if you want good heat dissipation Bottom Line The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (8GB) brings enough horsepower to handle just about any Pi project, from coding and media centers to small-scale servers. If you need a portable, energy-efficient device with a lively community backing it, this is a fantastic option.

I needed a server up and running with NGinx and multiple servers (modules) quickly, and two websites. I did some reading with a cup of tea and saw that Raspberry Pi 4 was good instead of forking out mega cash (slight exaggeration) on online hosting services. Plus the learning is invaluable to see how it’s all put together. It’s relatively quick; my react pages load quick online, my go server access with database and images (stored on the pi 256GB micro SD) is nice and quick, too. I’ve got an iOS app pulling the data using graphql and it’s pretty quick using port forwarding. If all that sounds like nonsense, it just means the Raspberry is nice and fast for demanding services that process a lot. I’ve not tried games or big apps. It was neatly packaged, and worked out of the box. Get a nSD card. My only gripe is it had a different video output than the pi 3. I should have checked. Details matter.

Excellent piece of kit works well

Bought for my husband last year for Christmas

Recomended for the budding electrician he loved figurering it all out sound and lights and other things he made work him self

Quality product, as you would expect from Raspberry. I got this from Amazon warehouse and there was no issues, came well packaged and works perfectly. I found, at the time of purchasing, the best price around.

does the job