{
  "id": 3575335,
  "title": "I stopped buying Raspberry Pis since refurbished mini PCs cost the same and do far more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/i-stopped-buying-raspberry-pis-since-refurbished-mini-pcs-cost-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-26T19:30:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "XDA Developers",
    "slug": "xda-developers",
    "url": "https://www.xda-developers.com/stopped-buying-raspberry-pis-refurbished-mini-pc-cost-the-same-do-more/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The author of a recent article on XDA Developers stopped buying Raspberry Pis and instead opted for refurbished mini PCs, citing cost and performance as the reasons. They had considered purchasing a Raspberry Pi 5 8GB but were deterred by the price.\n\nThe author also inspired a friend to build a home lab, and together they created their own setups. Meanwhile, according to TechRadar, a new Raspberry Pi tutorial has been released, showing users how to build their own cyberdeck, a custom device designed to meet specific needs.\n\nThe cyberdeck tutorial, written by maker Brian Corteil, uses a Raspberry Pi 5 device, a Bluetooth keyboard, and a hard Pelican-style case, with additional peripherals such as a display and power supply. The total cost of the parts is around $250.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Raspberry Pi shares how to build your own 'cyberdeck' computer inside a waterproof briefcase — and it'll only cost you $250",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/raspberry-pi-shares-how-to-build-your-own-cyberdeck-computer-inside-a",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:47:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "XDA Developers",
        "title": "I replaced my Apple TV with a Raspberry Pi, and the apps I use no longer cost me anything",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/i-replaced-my-apple-tv-with-a-raspberry-pi-and-the-apps-i-use-no",
        "published": "2026-08-26T19:00:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}