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Review on CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 8GB Starter MAX Kit - 64GB Edition (8GB RAM): The Ultimate Raspberry Pi Package for Optimal Performance by Patrick Johnson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great little computer, wish the fan was better.

MINOR EDIT: After the initial check below, my main HDMI port is having some issues causing it to lose connection to the monitor. With a bit of manipulation it fits well enough to work, but the slightest movement will again result in a loss of communication. I have not fully investigated whether the HDMI issue is related to the micro connector, the micro connector detaching from the board, or a defect in the cable itself. Also, I'm not sure if kids or a dog could damage the wire causing the problem. Not completely confusing the Pi just yet, but revealing the current topic. All in all this is a great set. I feel the fan could have been of better quality and would have paid a higher price for a better fan. Most people know that the Pi 4 gets very hot, and anything you can do to cool it down will help. Also as for fans and cooling. The carved raspberry-shaped cutout on the top of the case looks great, but since these are also fan vents I would have preferred functionality over form and could have added an additional raspberry-shaped cutout for more airflow. However, the kit was great and the HDMI cables work great too. The fan could be improved and the cooling fins could probably be higher to dissipate more heat. But I can't complain about the solid overall package.

Pros
  • Many will
Cons
  • boring packaging