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Raspberry Pi 1 Model B
The original 2012 Raspberry Pi, with a single-core 700MHz Arm11 processor and 256 MB (later 512 MB) of memory, listed for comparison with later boards.
- Processor
- Broadcom BCM2835 (Arm1176JZF-S)
- Clock
- 0.7 GHz
- Memory
- 256 MB – 512 MB
- Wi-Fi
- No
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree it is a remarkably cheap, well-connected little computer with strong community support, good for learning, experimenting and Full HD video playback. The common criticisms are the slow processor, which makes general desktop use sluggish, and a steep set-up for Linux newcomers; TechRadar, testing the 512 MB version, also wanted a proper beginner's guide.
From trustedreviews.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Processor
- Broadcom BCM2835 (Arm1176JZF-S)
- CPU cores
- 1
- Clock
- 0.7 GHz
- Memory
- 256 MB – 512 MB
- CPU
- Single-core ARM1176JZF-S at 700MHz; "turbo mode" overclocking to up to 1GHz without voiding the warranty from September 2012
- GPU
- VideoCore IV
- Memory
- 256MB at launch; 512MB on all Model B boards from 15 October 2012, at the same price
- Storage
- SD card slot
Connections
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Bluetooth
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- USB ports
- 2
- Display outputs
- 1
- GPIO pins
- 26
- PCIe
- No
- Ports
- 2 × USB 2.0, 100Mb/s Ethernet, HDMI, RCA composite video, 3.5 mm audio jack, micro USB power
- Displays
- HDMI and RCA composite video
- GPIO
- 26-pin header
- Camera and display connectors
- 15-pin CSI camera port; 15-pin DSI display port
Design
- Power
- Micro USB
Memory options
| Memory |
|---|
| 256 MB |
| 512 MB |
Pros and cons
Pros
- 100Mb/s Ethernet and two USB ports
- HDMI and RCA composite video outputs
Cons
- Single-core 700MHz CPU
- Full-size SD card slot and 26-pin GPIO header, both replaced on Model B+
- No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
Closest rivals
Model | Processor | Clock | Memory | Wi-Fi | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcom BCM2835 (Arm1176JZF-S) | 0.7 GHz | 256 MB – 512 MB | No | Nov 2014 | |
| Broadcom BCM2835 (Arm1176JZF-S) | 0.7 GHz | 512 MB | No | Jul 2014 | |
| Broadcom BCM2835 (Arm1176JZF-S) | 1 GHz | 512 MB | No | Nov 2015 |
Newer model: Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+.
Sources
- github.com/raspberrypi/documentation/blob/master/documentation/asciidoc/compute…
- github.com/raspberrypi/documentation/blob/master/documentation/asciidoc/compute…
- raspberrypi.com/news/the-raspberry-pi-launch
- raspberrypi.com/news/ladies-and-gentlemen-set-your-alarms
- raspberrypi.com/news/raspberry-pi-3-on-sale
- raspberrypi.com/news/raspberry-pi-2-on-sale
- raspberrypi.com/news/model-b-now-ships-with-512mb-of-ram
- raspberrypi.com/news/introducing-turbo-mode-up-to-50-more-performance-for-free
