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Review on πŸ”₯ CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 Extreme Kit - Aluminum Edition (8GB RAM): Unleash Optimal Performance by Robert Espinoza

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Good starter kit but case has its issues

I want to start by saying Canakits are great for beginners and have everything you need to get started with the Raspberry Pi world. Needless to say, this set has a few downsides. My main gripe with this case is accessing the SD card. The bottom of the case gets in the way and makes it difficult to remove the SD card. The case heats up to the point where I feel uncomfortable if I keep it on for too long. Because it's so new, there's no support on the Pi's website for installing an aluminum case. I had to guess where the thermal sticker went. In addition, once the case is closed, there is no access to the pins. I recommend the Pi, but not in this case. Get the Argon One Pi 4 V2, it's made of aluminum, has a fan and a magnetic door so you can access the pins.

Pros
  • Free for educational purposes
Cons
  • Not sure