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Bahamas, Nassau
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Review on πŸ”§ Vilros Raspberry Pi 4 4GB Basic Starter Kit: Enhanced with Fan Cooling and Durable Aluminum Alloy Case by Michael Paquette

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Nice kit, but there are a few issues to be aware of.

Very nice kit and I like the fact that the case is metal for applications where the Pi is running 24/7. However, there are a few issues: 1) There were only 2 heatsinks, meaning the LAN and USB chips are not covered. . I had intermittent issues for days until I added separate heatsinks to the LAN chip (WiFi kept dropping). 2) The case is too thick next to the USB-C and micro-HDMI ports, which doesn't allow all the cables to fit properly. The cables that came with it work, but my HDMI 2 connection is unreliable because I used a separate cable that didn't have a long enough metal part. for your information.

Pros
  • VERSATILE USES: The Raspberry Pi may have a small processor, but it's a very adaptable little computer that can replace your desktop PC. Its features range from the practical to the nostalgic, as it can power an ad-blocking server just as easily as an older gaming rig. Other applications include, but are not limited to, printing from wireless printers, multimedia playback, time-lapse movie production, online multiplayer game servers, and motion capture security systems.
Cons
  • Expensive