Testseek.co.uk have collected 40 expert reviews of the Raspberry Pi Model B rev. 2 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Raspberry Pi Model B rev. 2.
February 2015
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The editors liked
Compatibility with existing software
Windows 10 support coming
Significantly improved performance
Quad
Core CPU
Backwards compatible
More RAM
Will fit existing cases
New quad-core processor
Bigger memory
Compatible with existing hardware accessories and software
Huge CPU speed improvement
Still cheap
Decent wired connectivity
The editors didn't like
Higher power draw than its predecessor
USB ports still limited to 1.2A in total
Ethernet remains a bottleneck
Could prove intimidating for Linux newcomers
No micro
USB adapter included
Needs additional hardware and software to function - but at that price
Published: 2015-06-05, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
For those who love the Raspberry Pi and all it brings to the table, the Pi 2 is most definitely a good thing. It offers much more power, yet the price remains the same, and the package is completely backwards compatible with the previous model, so upgradi...
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Published: 2015-02-18, Author: Andrew , review by: techadvisor.co.uk
The Raspberry Pi 2 quadruples application processor cores from one to four, and increased clock speed from 700 to 900 MHz. We'll update this first-look after we've made some tests of the new model. And we'll see how much, in Eben Upton's words, the Pi 2 c...
Published: 2015-02-05, Author: Les , review by: techradar.com
Quad, core CPU, Backwards compatible, More RAM, Will fit existing cases
Could prove intimidating for Linux newcomers, No micro, USB adapter included
An almost perfect single-board computer that marries great hardware with a lively and supportive community. Keeping the hardware and software backwards compatible will please tinkerers around the world....
New quad-core processor, bigger memory, compatible with existing hardware accessories and software
Needs additional hardware and software to function - but at that price, it's hard to complain
The Raspberry Pi 2 offers a step up in performance for the same price, making it even better for those looking for a device to build projects, and you can still use it to learn to code, too....
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Published: 2015-02-03, Author: Lee , review by: Theinquirer.net
Abstract: MINI PC The Raspberry Pi 2 has been unveiled, boasting double the amount of RAM at 1GB and an updated ARMv7 quad-core processor, which the firm says makes the device six times faster than the original. The Pi 2 touts expa...
Open platform = lots of options, Kodi runs great, Powerful enough for 1:1 1080p movies, Very customizable interface, AirPlay (in OSMC), Low power consumption
Quite "nerdy", No HD audio, Not really "smart", On/off requires extra components
Raspberry Pi 2 is more nerdy - or technical - than most other media boxes we have tested, but it can also be much more than simply a media box. It is a do-it-yourself solution that you can turn into many different things. Still, it is very easy to set up ...
Published: 2015-03-05, Author: Matthew , review by: pcmag.com
It's a $35 computer! Drastically improved performance, feature set over the previous iteration.
Only for the adventurous. Software, setup may be challenging to some
The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B is the same size and the same price as its predecessor, but major hardware improvements make this mini computer much more delectable overall....
