Want to convert Raspberry Pi into a notebook? PiDock 400 has your back
The dock has a 13.3-inch display and access to GPIO pins
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Raspberry Pi is a great device used by tech enthusiasts, and thanks to its power, Raspberry Pi can also work as a desktop PC.
But what if you want mobility? If that’s the case, this dock might be just what you need to turn your Raspberry Pi into a notebook.
Turn your Raspberry Pi into a notebook with PiDock 400
To convert Raspberry Pi into a notebook, you’ll need to use Raspberry Pi 400 and a special PiDock 400, as NotebookCheck writes.
In case you don’t know, the Raspberry Pi 400 is a keyboard that comes with a built-in Raspberry Pi inside allowing you to easily connect it to any monitor and start using it.
It offers the following hardware specs:
- Quad-core Cortex-A72, 64-bit, ARM 1.8GHz CPU
- 4GB LPDDR4-3200 RAM
- Dual-band (IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
- Gigabit Ethernet, 2 × USB 3.0, and a single USB 2.0 port
- Two micro-HDMI ports that support 4K resolution at 60fps
- MicroSD card slot
- Horizontal 40-pin GPIO header
It’s a solid device for web browsing and other less demanding tasks, and with PiDock 400, you can turn it into a 13.3-inch full HD notebook.
The docking station has a 3.5mm headphone connection and access to GPIO pins is also available allowing you to use this dock for your projects as well.
It’s worth mentioning that this dock doesn’t have a battery, instead, it uses a power supply unit to power both the dock and Raspberry Pi 400.
As for the price, you can get this dock for $239.99, so if you already have a Raspberry Pi 400 and need more mobility, this might be the right dock for you.
In case you need something more powerful, you can get HP Dragonfly Pro One at a discount. If you’re a business user, don’t miss LG Gram 16 with a 35% discount!
