“I bought the Pi400 to use as a relatively simple computer while out and about and not wanting to take my big laptop. I am fairly impressed with the construction of the Pi400 in its case with keyboard. This means that you just need a small 7 or 10 inch screen and a mouse to use it anywhere. It does the jobs I need it for ( word processing, Wifi, Internet browsing etc) well and in the knowledge of what it actually is ( ie; not a super fast Windows or Mac PC) and what it can do I am really pleased with it.”
“Excellent quality product, looks good, and what excellent value. Just do wish it had a 3.5mm audio jack, I personally would sacrifice the second HDMI port or even a USB port for this. Quite easily solved with a USB audio dongle of course. Reinstalled with Ubuntu as I'm a long-time Ubuntu user though I like the fact that the pi comes ready-to-go and with a nice book. Am using the pi as a TV/entertainment centre (though not currently being able to stream netflix due to silly DRM issues on 64bit arm) and also combined with an impact nektar GX61 midi controller and lmms, as a piano. Have also been using it with a USB web cam and microphone for social video chats in chromium using meet.jit.si which works great. Am finding that though some things are not supported due to the architecture (for example, no zoom app and zoom in browser too sluggish) there are viable alternatives for most things and hopefully a solution for the DRM issue will emerge in the future (or even better these streaming services will come to their senses and ditch DRM altogether).”
“I use Raspberry Pi's for a number of growing applications, usually physically building them into some project. The 'all in one' RPi 400 is a very convenient way to develop code and experiment, before transferring to the destination RPi.
Good quality keyboard, mouse, power supply, and all the necessary leads. Seems rugged too.”
“I have only tried my new purchase while connected to a home TV. I have yet to find a monitor at a price that matches the computer itself.
My main problem, using the device for internet use, is that my existing accounts use strong passwords, stored in an iCloud keychain. Without access to this, I am stuck. Otherwise, the Pi 400 is a great way to learn about computers and coding, for anybody not needing mobility and with a limited budget.
I may look for a school or children's organisation to give mine, unless I can find a particular use for it.”
“Bought for daughter (and myself if I’m honest) and last minute home schooling needs. It’s been perfect.
I grew up on the ZX81 and love stuff like this.”
“Great piece of kit. The numbers of Pi 3 & 4s that I've bought and then had to go and buy extra keyboads and mice for - no longer needed. RPi400 for me from now on (*)!
It currently rests on / shares a TV with my Atari MegaSTE.
(*) OK, unless it's an old hardware hack like the Pi1541 which only works with a Pi3!”
“Perfect little computer, ideal as a spare and many other uses, all the grandchildren and family will play it to death, very pleased and super fast delivery.”
