Raspberry Pi Zero Isn't Free - but it is Cheap | Linux Today

Raspberry Pi Zero Isn’t Free – but it is Cheap

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SMK
Sean Michael Kerner
Dec 1, 2015

Raspberry Pi however isn’t about profit, it’s about use. As such the newest device isn’t more expensive, it’s actually cheaper – a whole lot cheaper. The new Raspberry Pi retails for the absurdly low retail price of $5.

No that’s not a typo that’s the price.

SMK

Sean Michael Kerner

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