Basically its got more …
faster CPU
2x USB 3 (+ 2x USB2)
Ethernet with speeds that live up to the 1000T suggested
and power via USB-C
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A fan will be a good idea for the new RPi.
Even the 3B+ likes to thermal throttle sometimes, this one sure will.
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Nope - I beat you by 4min.
Given how many Pi’s get fans fitted, a dedicated 2 pin (or three pin) header would have been a nice touch.
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Looks like USB-C isn’t he panacea to everyone’s power problems either
Not really. Same old issue of a few poorly made power supplies not working.
Not really directly related to USB-C.
Except that USB-C is promoted as a cure-all for power problems.
I get your point - the plug alone doesn’t tell you anything about the PSU supplying it.
I am hoping to convert to a lot of USB-C devices this year.
Iphone (typically due in Oct, announced in Sept), maybe Ipad(The pro already went USB-C) for my wife, Kindle Fires for my kids etc.
Micro USB to USB-C adapters are available at dollar stores here in Canada. Check your local dollar store.
Each of my RPi 3 B+ purchases from Cana had one USB A to C adapter included.
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That’s a nice touch, and knowing how much they cost, not a big deal for them.
So it is not just the cheap power supplies can cause problems, but “intelligent” e-marked USB-C cables, too, maybe a thing to keep in mind when a power supply does not work at all.
Looks great.
Let us know when you have piaware running on one.
S.
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I started out with PiAware on a 4b. Worked great with the orange FA receiver but load was very low so I switched over to a 3b. No problems at all for me. Fired right up with a full Buster desktop too.