Key Takeaways
1. Raspberry Pi launched the Pi 400 and Pi 500 as a ‘PC in a keyboard’ concept, priced at $159.99 on Amazon.
2. ARFirst introduced the Linglong Host, a more powerful alternative with different design and features.
3. The Linglong Host is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU and has a 59.2 Wh battery.
4. It offers configurations with up to 2 TB of storage and 32 GB of RAM, along with USB Type-A and Type-C ports.
5. Pricing for the Linglong Host starts at CNY 3,899 (about $537) for 16 GB RAM/512 GB storage, with a higher option at CNY 4,899 (around $675) for 32 GB RAM/1 TB storage.
Raspberry Pi has set the bar with its ‘PC in a keyboard’ idea, launching the Pi 400 and Pi 500, which are priced at $159.99 on Amazon. In contrast, the Chinese company ARFirst has come up with a different strategy by introducing the Linglong Host, which takes a more powerful route.
Background on the Device
Last summer, some early information about this device was shared while it was still known under the Linglong name. After that, the branding shifted to ARFirst, but the design and features of the device have stayed the same.
Specs and Features
The Linglong Host is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU and comes with a 59.2 Wh battery. It also offers up to 2 TB of storage and 32 GB of RAM, along with USB Type-A and USB Type-C ports for connectivity.
Pricing and Availability
Currently, you can get the Linglong Host starting at CNY 3,899 (about $537) for a version with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage from Xiaomi Youpin. If you want more power, there’s another option available for CNY 4,899 (around $675), which has 32 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage. Sadly, there is no information yet about when it will be available outside of China.
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