• Khadas VIM3: a Powerful Raspberry Pi Alternative

    A new powerful Raspberry Pi alternative has been launched by Khadas in the form of the VIM3 which is available as both a Basic and Pro version priced at $99 and $139 respectively. The VIM3 uses an Amlogic S992X...

    • Posted 5 years ago
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  • Odroid-N2: the Superfast Raspberry Pi Rival

    Hardkernel failed to deliver the $100 Rockchip RK3399-based Odroid-N1 developer board last year due to component shortages. But it’s now back with a successor, the Odroid-N2, which is cheaper and performs significantly better in benchmarking tests. The...

    • Posted 6 years ago
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  • Orange Pi 3: the Latest Attractive Raspberry Pi Competitor Starts at $29.90

    Generally Orange Pi devices don’t have the same level of community support as their Raspberry Pi rivals, but they often make up for it by offering a decent set of features at an affordable price. So the...

    • Posted 6 years ago
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  • Odroid-N1: Tough Times for Raspberry Pi

    Rockchip’s RK3399 is shaping up to be a favorite for single-board makers looking to satisfy demand for a high-powered take on the Raspberry Pi. Few days ago we spoke about the new Rockchip-based Orange Pi RK3399. Last...

    • Posted 7 years ago
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  • Orange Pi One Plus Single Board Computer With Android Is Here

    This cheap, tiny computer looks just like Raspberry Pi and packs some useful features. Its makers have recently released the latest iteration in the form of Orange Pi One Plus, which is available on AliExpressfor $19.99 + shipping....

    • Posted 7 years ago
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  • BPI-M2 Magic is the Smallest and Cheapest Banana Pi Board

      SinoVoip has launched an open source “Banana Pi M2 Magic” SBC with a quad -A7 Allwinner A33, WiFi and BT, a 40-pin RPi header, and a 51 x 51mm footprint. It’s now selling for $23 on...

    • Posted 7 years ago
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  • PocketBeagle: the Brand New Raspberry Pi Zero Rival

    BeagleBoard.org has revealed its latest development board named PocketBeagle. It’s an ultra-tiny and open source USB-key-fob computer that’s crafted for DIYers, hobbyists, and educators. Talking about the dimensions, PocketBeagle measures 56x35x5mm. This small size makes it flexible enough for electronic...

    • Posted 7 years ago
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  • VoltaStream ZERO: the Perfect Choice for Music Streaming

    PolyVection has recently launched the VoltaStream Zero, a hand-crafted and open-source integrated audio module in the same form as a Raspberry Pi Zero. It says the board offers features comparable to Chromecast audio but in a module that’s completely...

    • Posted 7 years ago
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  • Raspberry Pi or not Raspberry Pi?

    Everyone knows Raspberry Pi, maybe everyone’s got one…but what if you want something different? The Raspberry Pi is an awesome computer for the price, but it is not the only single-board computer in the market, of course. If...

    • Posted 7 years ago
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  • Apollo Lake CPU, Upgradeable Memory and Storage: This is the New Gigabyte’s SBC

    The new Gigabyte’s GA-SBCAP3350 offers more power and modularity than its main rival: the Raspberry Pi. This sbc measures 146 x 102mm, which is nearly twice the size of the Raspberry Pi at 85 x 56mm. Gigabyte’s board looks more like...

    • Posted 7 years ago
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  • UP Core: full Windows10 and Android for the latest Raspberry Pi rival

    The UP Core is a single-board computer that will run a range of operating systems, including ubilinux (Debian), Ubuntu and Yocto, and seemingly offers better performance than the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. However, that additional power...

    • Posted 8 years ago
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  • The brand-new Raspberry Pi rival: Huawei HiKey 960

    Huawei’s HiKey 960 board is based on its octa-core Kirin 960 chip, which has four high-end Cortex-A73 cores, and four low-power Cortex-A53 cores. It’s the same chip that ships inside the Huawei Mate 9. It’s not exactly...

    • Posted 8 years ago
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  • Orange Pi is working to steal the throne of Raspberry Pi 

    For sure there’s still a long way to go, but Orange Pi is working hard to achieve his rival: Raspberry Pi. They are trying to customize their boards to meet a wider set of computing needs. Just a...

    • Posted 8 years ago
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