The most economical option for small computing is no longer a raspberry pi. It hasn’t been for a while. Now it is an mini PC. You can get x86 performance for the same price.

The raspberry pi still serves a purpose with it’s GPIO pins. If you need to make something physical then you may still find it useful. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

I bought a 8GB Pi 5 CanaKit from BestBuy 8 months ago for $180 (plus tax). That same kit is now $320. 78% price increase.

I bought a 1GB Pi 5 to try out as a kodi box. It is not sufficient.

And I make $0/hour? How am I gonna afford it? kLaRnA, wheeerreee are you