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Very misleading, it states that "pi-top [4]" comes with all these great features like gigabit Ethernet and 2 usb 3's etc etc and that's just the raspberry pi 4.

by adam0c 7y ago

Very misleading, it states that "pi-top [4]" comes with all these great features like gigabit Ethernet and 2 usb 3's etc etc and that's just the raspberry pi 4. You're signing up and potentially paying for a really expensive case that includes q battery pack when there is a plethora of great cheap ones out already thanks to the great support from the pi community

groovybits 7y ago
What is misleading about it? The Pi specs are clearly labeled "POWERED BY PI". They go on to say "At the heart of pi‑top [4] is the brand new Raspberry Pi 4". They say the purchase itself includes the base plate, which houses all the extra sensors and ports. Judging from the pictures, it has a lot of ports. That is extra value added.
- gregmac 7y ago
  I think part of it is just the marketing copy for this site is just, well, bad: > pi‑top [4] comes with the following: gigabit ethernet meaning faster network storage and access to servers, dual HDMI for two 4k screen displays, 4GB of LPDDR4 SDRAM meaning more applications can run, two USB 3 ports and one USB 2 port for connecting devices and peripherals. Nothing is listed that isn't part of the Pi 4 itself, while the picture clearly shows a bunch of other ports (what are they?). Later it mentions a "foundation plate" but with no details. Also, some of the built-in ports are not mentioned: * one of the USB 2 ports (guessing the case uses it for something?) * 2-lane MIPI DSI display port * 2-lane MIPI CSI camera port * 4-pole stereo audio and composite video port There's also a project page [1] that shows a camera added, which certainly looks like it uses the on-board camera port, but doesn't make it clear how that works or if the camera is included or not. [1] https://www.pi-top.com/bett-2019-maker-projects/portable-photobooth https://www.pi-top.com/bett-2019-maker-projects/portable-pho...
moftz 7y ago
Seems like the case includes a display, buttons, what looks like a speaker, a kit of sensors and actuators, and a breakout board to plug them into. Plus, I'm sure all of the software on the SD card is already setup to talk to those parts easily. If you are leading a class for kids on programming embedded hardware, you don't really want to waste time on how to setup a raspberry pi. The hardware is all ready out of the box.

by adam0c 7y ago

groovybits 7y ago

What is misleading about it? The Pi specs are clearly labeled "POWERED BY PI". They go on to say "At the heart of pi‑top [4] is the brand new Raspberry Pi 4". They say the purchase itself includes the base plate, which houses all the extra sensors and ports. Judging from the pictures, it has a lot of ports. That is extra value added.

gregmac 7y ago
I think part of it is just the marketing copy for this site is just, well, bad: > pi‑top [4] comes with the following: gigabit ethernet meaning faster network storage and access to servers, dual HDMI for two 4k screen displays, 4GB of LPDDR4 SDRAM meaning more applications can run, two USB 3 ports and one USB 2 port for connecting devices and peripherals. Nothing is listed that isn't part of the Pi 4 itself, while the picture clearly shows a bunch of other ports (what are they?). Later it mentions a "foundation plate" but with no details. Also, some of the built-in ports are not mentioned: * one of the USB 2 ports (guessing the case uses it for something?) * 2-lane MIPI DSI display port * 2-lane MIPI CSI camera port * 4-pole stereo audio and composite video port There's also a project page [1] that shows a camera added, which certainly looks like it uses the on-board camera port, but doesn't make it clear how that works or if the camera is included or not. [1] https://www.pi-top.com/bett-2019-maker-projects/portable-photobooth https://www.pi-top.com/bett-2019-maker-projects/portable-pho...

moftz 7y ago

Seems like the case includes a display, buttons, what looks like a speaker, a kit of sensors and actuators, and a breakout board to plug them into. Plus, I'm sure all of the software on the SD card is already setup to talk to those parts easily. If you are leading a class for kids on programming embedded hardware, you don't really want to waste time on how to setup a raspberry pi. The hardware is all ready out of the box.