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


PiDock 400 raspberry pi

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!

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