Raspberry SC15184 Pi 4 Model B 2019 Quad Core 64 Bit WiFi Bluetooth (2GB)

I've owned many Raspberry Pi boards over the years, but the Raspberry Pi 4 is by far the most capable desktop-replacement board to-date. The wide software and documentation support within the community is phenomenal, making it extremely easy to get started with the device. Not to mention, the low price point makes it accessible to anyone who wants to experiment with computing. One of the most impressive features of the Raspberry Pi 4 is its easy-to-access GPIO pins, which allow for a variety of expansion options. This flexibility makes it a great device for hobbyists, students, and rapid-prototyping. The large ecosystem of expansion HATs offers endless expansion options. I primarily use my Raspberry Pi 4's as dedicated media center computers for Kodi, and they work flawlessly. The device runs smoothly and without any lag or stuttering, even when playing 1080p H265 videos. The small size of the device also makes it ideal for use as a portable media center, which is perfect for on-the-go entertainment. Overall, I highly recommend the Raspberry Pi 4 to anyone who is looking for a powerful and versatile computing device at an affordable price. Its wide range of capabilities, ease of use, and broad community support make it an excellent choice for anyone who wants to experiment with computing or build innovative projects

If you ever wondered whether such devices last, then 4 years should prove it! This Raspberry Pi 4 has been used as a desktop PC, has run retro game emulations extensively and now is in use running an Open Source synthesizer project. It continues to run flawlessly even after a very bumpy house move. Boot times are mere seconds into the Raspberry O/S, but it can also be used headless, as with the synth software. Switch on, wait 10 seconds and it's ready to use. Really, these sit somewhere between the most powerful Arduino type boards and a full desktop mini PC. Immensely capable hardware and software for the price, from the biggest company in the game. I would recommend fitting a heatsink (as shown) , so that all day use won't ever be a problem even in summer.

Does everything a pi4 should do. I find no flaw in this.

This device is a little difficult to install software on, as the USB is not enabled by default. Apparently this is unique to the Pi 4 (haven't tried the Pi 5), and it requires the user to use the RaspberryPi Imager to enable the USB. The fan is able to run quietly

I've ordered several of these, and the only issue was the built-in Wi-Fi occasionally dropping out. But they are reliable and work better than any previous rPi model. Both Ubuntu and now the Pi OS work great. The main issue with this listing is the ridiculous price. It should be at least half that, closer to $60 for the 4GB version, and $45 for 2 GB.

Quick and easy setup as expected. That was my first review however it's not Amazon's fault but be cautious this is the second one I've had brick itself within a couple of weeks and at these prices that can hurt especially us old folks on SSI

the Raspberry Pi ecosystem allows for commercial-grade stability without extreme costs and steep learning curves

I consider myself still a novice with Linux although I have Mint in a laptop that I sometime use. With the RPI OS based on Linux, I'm able to get started on a Pi Zero a year ago with a simple project. I now have several RPI 3B+ I use to monitor my IP cameras. I learned to work with RPI with simple Google searches. There are tons of instructions online for anyone that wants to dabble in Raspberry Pi. This is my first RPI 4 board, and I found that cloning a back up RPI OS from one of my RPI 3B+ in a USB flash drive would not work on RPI 4 right away. RPI 4 needs a fresh OS in a Micro SD card with an edited configuration file to boot in the USB drive before cloning the Micro SD in a flash drive. I got all the instructions to do this online, so even beginners should have no problem with RPI 4. I built an NFS server with this board to record the video and photo captures from my IP cameras. I got the server running with an external hard drive after a few hours of tinkering with the board. The setup has been running for a couple of days now with no problem so far. I noticed the board runs faster and the core temperature is lower than RPI 3B+. I highly recommend RPI 4 for those that want to try Raspberry Pi for the first time.