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Raspberry Pi 400 Complete Kit (Computer Built into a Keyboard) $159.95 + Delivery @ Core Electronics

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Raspberry Pi 400 is your complete personal computer, built into a compact keyboard. It Features a quad-core 64-bit processor, 4GB of RAM, wireless networking, dual-display output, and 4K video playback, as well as a 40-pin GPIO header, it's the most powerful and easy-to-use Raspberry Pi computer yet.

Pro tip: The Pi 400 is ~20% faster than the latest generation Model B boards (1.8GHz vs 1.5GHz).

Kit Includes:

  • Raspberry Pi 400
  • Raspberry Pi USB-C Power Supply
  • Raspberry Pi Mouse
  • 1M HDMI Cable
  • 16GB micro-SD card
  • Raspberry Pi Beginners Guide

Features:

  • 1.8GHz quad-core ARM Cortex-A72 CPU
  • 4GB LPDDR4-3200 DRAM
  • VideoCore VI graphics (OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan)
  • 4kp60 HEVC decode
  • True Gigabit Ethernet
  • 2x USB 3.0 and 1x USB 2.0 ports
  • 2x micro-HDMI ports (1x 4kp60 or 2x 4kp30)
  • USB-C for input power, supporting 5V 3A operation
  • Raspberry Pi-compatible 40-pin horizontal GPIO connector
  • Kensington lock
  • US Keyboard Layout

Being a full computer baked into a keyboard, there are so many practical or just-for-fun applications for this.

We respect that Raspberry Pi has been very hard to get a hold of in recent times. While we don't have a firm lead time for single boards (months?) we hope some people enjoy this great deal that is available, after all, it is the fastest and most unique variant in the RPi line-up.

Happy making!

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  • +2

    Hi,
    What could this be used as? What would run on it? Apologies I’m not up with this tech but curious given the price.

    • +2

      I have one running Pihole, Plex and VPN.

      • +1

        I've got family and friends streaming Linux distros from my Plex, powered by raspberry pi.

        Awesome little setup.

        • They are great, I am running a Pi3 and it's been working well. It would be nice to upgrade to the 4 at some point.

      • Are the any tutorials or guides you could point me to? To configure the Pi

    • +1

      linux (generally raspbian)

      Makes a good web browsing machine with only a small learning curve

    • +4

      Playing emulated games.

      Cheap low power computer just add screen.

      Great play thing for the not so young kids to get into programming.

      Or Web scripting.

    • +8

      They are great fun to play around with if you enjoy learning about programming and the rest. I bought a 4B a while ago and whilst I am not the most tech savvy person my application is Pihole(basically an all network advertising blocker, it grabs any blacklisted URLs and drops the requests before it gets to your device, super cool and when used with Ublock origin I don't think I have seen a single advert since setting up).

      I also have it running home bridge so I can run non native smart devices on Apples HomeKit, which means I am not stuck paying $40 a globe just because it has apple certification. I can buy pretty much any smart home device and have it link up to Home.

      • hey im thinking about setting up a pihole, will it block all the youtube ads on my smart tv?

        or has that been fixed cause youtube serves ads from the same server as videos?

        • +3

          Unfortunately a DNS-based blocker like pihole can’t stop ads that are served from the same domain as the content you want.

          I ended up caving and signed up to YouTube premium Turkey for a couple of bucks a month from another deal on this site.

          • -1

            @thegieche: ah dang it, so youtube effectively bypassed pihole?

          • @thegieche: https://github.com/Perflyst/PiHoleBlocklist

            Description: This is a blocklist to block smart-TVs sending metadata back home, sometimes with the added benefit of blocking interface ads for apps and movie services.

            • @super8: That blocks ads and trackers from a bunch of domains, mostly in the interface of the TV. It’s very useful but it doesn’t block ads on YouTube, because ads there are served from YouTube.com, and blocking that would break the site. Ads like that can be blocked using an app, or with a proxy but neither of these are perfect.

        • +4

          If you can install apps (like the Chromecast with Google TV), there's an app called SmartTubeNext that blocks regular ads and sponsored stuff with built in SponsorBlock.

          Has to be side-loaded with the .apk downloaded from their website.

        • Smarttubenext is the way to go. If your TV isn't running Android, buying a Fire Stick or Chromecast with Google TV is worth it just for the ad-free viewing though you'll probably find it's a little snappier than the in-built smarts anyway.

          I'm not sure if it works on Chromecast but on Fire Stick there is also a forwarder app so any requests to play Youtube videos load in Smarttubenext rather than prompting you to play with or download the Youtube app.

    • +1

      Home automations… A singular hub for multiple zigbee and zwave devices.

    • I used a rpi4 as a Citrix client for about a year. It was perfect for the job.

    • Klipper (for 3d printing)

    • i use it for emulation. some great Raspberry Pi 400 sets you can download. Most dont need the keyboard but there is an Amiga/C64 packs that uses the keyboard — ie gateway to gateway to apsi you need the keyboard.
      Though i havent tried DOSBOX also works on Raspberry Pi 400 which some games need keyboard

      I suppose you can use an old PC/Laptop for emulation, the preconfigured packs you can download are great

    • +5

      The best thing about Pi is that it's a "$5 computer" that costs $160 + delivery.

      • LoL.
        Didn't these things used to be "cheap alternatives."

    • Lots of stuff among others people already have mentioned heres a selection - the first three I have installed the moment:

      • 3D print controllers
      • Powering Arcade Machines
      • Enhancing older PCs (My Amiga has two)
      • Controlling electronics and home automation
      • DIY computers with custom screens
      • Used in kits of various electronics to make different projects

      aside from its original purpose of education

  • +4

    Any chance of free shipping code OP?

    Don't ask - Don't receive

    • +10

      Sorry, we don't have a way to include that without increasing the product price. Worth asking.

      On the upside, we have integrated with several shipping services so that people can choose the most effective option for their location. The kit is around 1.4 kg (it's a big box compared to what usually goes out our door!)

        • +2

          Supplied keyboard? 0.o

          • +2

            @[Deactivated]: Facepalm

            • +2

              @bemybubble: Regardless, there are some awesome cases in the wild for the model b. Can be a very interesting rabbit hole. Usualy i find i want 70% of them. 0.o

        • +2

          The physical dimensions of the Raspberry Pi 400 Keyboard are 285 mm in length, 122 mm in width, and 21 mm in height.

          If your interested with Pi 400 + travel, then it may fit into an existing travel organiser. If not, then we have this case option available.

          • @CoreElectronics: Yep. Want.

            • +4

              @[Deactivated]: @bemybubble I've been to @CoreElectronics a few times, and they do a substantial amount of Mail order. Unfortunately like a lot of small to medium to large businesses, they don't get the same rates as companies like Amazon, Synnex, Ingram Micro etc or someone in China using AliExpress. It's good that Core run a model that is fair to everyone, especially those that live in Newcastle, and not overcharging on freight for mail order customers.

      • +5

        Can I just say how much I appreciate that. I order from many places for work (including you) and parcels sent with Aramex almost never arrive so being able to choose shipper is very useful.

        • Nothing worse than when a company uses Aramex or CP, instead of AP

  • +8

    Wow, a real computer built into a keyboard. Who would have thought? I can’t keep up!

    • +11

      I know rite. Modern technology.
      My first computer experience was just a Commodore 64 in the 80s. If only. 0.o

      • +4

        And vic20 before that. Then I got a c64, then Amiga500…

        • -5

          Ah Amiga 500, my first computer, think it cost me around $1.5k at the time with only 1 meg of RAM and no hard drive. Still, a worthwhile investment considering I'm now a full time IT professional making well over $200k/year.

        • Still got a C64 and A500 sitting in a box here somewhere…

          • @bamzero: Was using an a500 at work (for broadcast) until about 2000 then it got thrown out … I should have grabbed it.

    • +1

      Atari 540 and 1020 series, Amigas(the computer Atari rejected), zx Spectrum, Microbee…..

      • What was an Atari 540?

        • Sorry Should be 520 and 1040. ……So long ago…..:)

    • It's like a laptop, but without the screen.

  • +2

    V nice deal OP, payed $130 for a 4B 4gb the other week so the whole kit for that price is pretty great!

    • Same, same.

    • -1

      paid

      • I payed someone to find out who asked but they came up empty handed.

  • +1

    Price keeps going up to full price at checkout

    Edit: Talked to live chat and they fixed the bug.

    • +3

      Fixed, picked the wrong time to do something in Magento!

  • Great to see that the stock for Pi 400 is coming back.

    I'm still waiting for a Pi4 4G for my PiKVM ( have the case, just no PI 4 !!!)

    Please let us know when its in!!!

  • +1

    Thanks OP! Price is showing $179.95 for me, what am I doing wrong?

    • Yeah, same for me. Hoping the OP responds something shortly.

      • +4

        Sorry about that, as noted above we have fixed the issue. We picked the wrong time to do something in Magento!

  • +2

    @CoreElectronics
    Interested in buying a Jetson nano dev board v3. However, it's $300 on your site, but $217 at LittleBird. I'd rather buy from you given I had nothing but awesome experience. But this gap is hard to justify. Do you price match?

    • +1

      something is off with LittleBird shopify website, the prices go up after adding to the cart.

      • Well, actually it does. It shows me $275 after adding to cart.

  • +1

    Bought. Now gotta find out what I'm going to do with it.

  • Raspberry pi experts - is this a good deal?

    • Not really, the normal 4GB board is $92, although you'd need other parts depending on what you have on hand. The point is (as said in the original post) that you can actually buy this now.

  • +3

    Bought this about 18 months ago so I could run Pimiga. It runs great!

    https://cubiclenate.com/pimiga/

    Allows you to run an emulated Amiga 500/1200/2000/x000 on the Pi 400.

  • can this run dota?

    • If it can't run crysis i don't want to know about it. 🙃

  • +2

    If only it had a numeric keypad :(

    • +2

      The pop-out cup holder also seems to be missing

  • @CoreElectronics any idea when naked CM4's would be back in stock?

  • +1

    what happens if the keyboard keys stop working

    • +4

      Turn it upside down, put a big “Computer” sticker on it, and connect a USB keyboard

  • +1

    Really, really want… Must. Not. Buy.

    • Resistance is futile.

      • +1

        The Borg require at least 8GB these days for a complete installation of all features, and a seamless assimilation. Some call it bloat, but the benefits are tangible from the viewpoint of the collective

  • +4

    So my C64 is still cool?

    • +1

      I just wish that the OP was including a datasette in the bundle. Then I could relive the good old days when you could run around and play outside for an hour while you waited for your games to load.

  • Will this run Doom?

  • Will this be as good as a refurbished mini pc like the lenovo to run home assistant and pihole?

    • I would like to know this too

    • Depends on the model/CPU in the miniPC, but probably not. Also, it's a weird form factor for that use.

  • Anyone used one of these to run Home Assistant?

    • Not on a Pi400 but I’m running it on a Pi 4 2Gb which is slightly lower specced. It runs great.

  • +1

    Is this a deal? QUT library sells this model for $125.

    • anyone can buy?

    • +2

      We often supply the QUT, they stock the unit only variant. This is the complete kit which has everything listed in the kit inclusions list :)

  • Sorry a little newbie to these.
    I have an XPPEN Artist 15.6 inch I use connected to my laptop to teach

    Could I connect this raspberry to my xp pen as a screen + stylus ?

  • Would you guys use this for a steam link/remote play?

  • Any deals just on the pi400? Don’t need the other stuff.

    • +1

      The pi 4 last week for $130 from jaycar and chip shortage in general, makes this deal look like a banger. Re~consider or miss out imo. The times have a changed.

  • +2

    CoreElectronics also sells the Raspberry Pi Zero for $8.64 + $6.00 postage. I have four Raspberry Pi Zeros.

    A Raspberry Pi Zero and the Raspberry Pi 4 can be used to connect to BBSs - remember BBSs?

  • +1

    The best Raspberry Pi Zero is the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.

  • Does this have a normal Raspberry Pi inside if you crack it open?

    • +1

      No. See youtube video by Jeff Geerling.

    • +1

      No, Personally I hate this kit as they are expensive and stop you recycling it for a different purpose

      That said Ive got two c64x's on order a rpi is going in one of them

  • Remember when raspberry pis were actually a good deal?

    Pepperidge farm remembers

    • Remember when computers were the size of a room, and only available to an elite few? Nope? Neither do I. And Pepperidge Farm probably doesn’t, either

      • Pepperidge farm isn't complaining about progress

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