Argon One UP: Raspberry Pi-powered laptop with 14-inch display starts reaching customers
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After nearly a month-long crowdfunding campaign, Raspberry Pi enthusiasts are finally getting their hands on something they've long dreamed of: a proper laptop shell for their beloved single-board computers.
The Argon One UP transforms the Raspberry Pi CM5 into a genuine laptop experience, complete with a 14-inch 1080p display, backlit keyboard, and aluminum chassis. For $400, buyers get everything except the actual Pi brain, which slides into a custom motherboard with active cooling.
While the specs won't threaten any MacBooks, the device offers respectable connectivity with dual USB-A ports, USB-C, HDMI, and even a 2MP camera. The 54-watt-hour battery promises six to eight hours of use.
Early adopters report satisfaction with their units, though some software quirks remain. Argon Forty, already well-known in the Pi accessories world, appears to have struck gold with this concept. The laptop is now available directly from their website, though stock remains limited as demand from the maker community continues to grow.
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