The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 gave us the power of the Raspberry Pi 4 in a smaller package but it came with a cost, the Compute Module 4 needed carrier boards for GPIO access, USB, Ethernet etc. Tofu, a carrier board from oratek is designed for industrial applications and it comes with features not found on the official Compute Module 4 IO board, including an M.2 socket for use with NVME SSDs and 4G network cards. Image 1 of 3 Image 2 of 3 Image 3 of 3 Carrier boards are a necessity for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 as they are designed for use in custom designed boards which breakout the features required for a project. For example the Otto camera which used the original Raspberry Pi Compute Module and official camera. Tofu is designed solely for the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and it is compatible with all variants of the board. We see the familiar 40 pin GPIO along with M3 mounting holes to securely hold your HAT board. We see three USB … [Read more...] about Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 Carrier Board ‘Tofu’ Could Be Everything We Need
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GeForce RTX 3060 12GB Review: Hope Springs Eternal
The Nvidia RTX 3060 12GB brings a new level of performance to the mainstream market--sort of. Officially, the RTX 3060 launches today with prices starting at just $329. Realistically? You're as likely to find one at that price as you are to find an RTX 3060 Ti at $399, RTX 3070 at $499, or RTX 3080 at $699 — not entirely impossible, perhaps, but highly unlikely. Nvidia's Ampere architecture now powers many of the best graphics cards , and they're all seeing massive levels of demand from both gamers and cryptocurrency miners . Nvidia has added firmware and driver code to detect Ethereum mining, which should help a bit, but when people are willing to pay extreme scalper pricing on eBay , even for cards like the GTX 1660 Super and RTX 2060, everything in our GPU benchmarks hierarchy is pretty much sold out right now. Nvidia is even working with partners to bring back previous generation Turing and Pascal cards . None of that makes this a bad GPU, … [Read more...] about GeForce RTX 3060 12GB Review: Hope Springs Eternal
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Black graphics card review: $329 well spent
In terms of performance, Nvidia’s RTX 3000 series graphics cards have been a rousing success. But in every other way, it’s been a bit of disaster . The confluence of supply limitations, another explosion in crypto mining, and unexpectedly huge demand have made it nearly impossible to buy one of these new graphics cards . I hope the new GeForce RTX 3060 gets into more gamers’ hands, but there’s no guarantee. The good news? If you are able to snag one, you’ll be very pleased by the massive upgrade it will offer to your rig. Design Nvidia isn’t releasing a first-party version of the RTX 3060. That’s a shame. Not only do these “Founders Edition” models set a good standard for pricing, they also are the prettiest graphics card you can buy. With the gorgeous redesign of the 30-series cards, that’s a shame. Unfortunately, the EVGA RTX 3060 XC Black graphics card I received as a review unit isn’t as much of a looker. It’s not ugly, but it lacks a backplate, the shroud is … [Read more...] about EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 XC Black graphics card review: $329 well spent
Amazon Presidents Day Sale 2021: The best tech deals
Presidents Day is here and with it comes so many Presidents Day sales that you’re almost certain to get intimidated by the vast range of options. That’s why we’ve picked out some of the best tech deals at Amazon right now so you can go straight to the best offers without getting lost amongst everything else. Included are plenty of Apple products, Kindles, headphones, pressure cookers, and much more. Amazon Echo Show 5 — $60, was $30 With a $30 price reduction, the Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display just got that much more appealing. It’s the ideal way to enjoy all the benefits of Alexa while also being able to video call loved ones or watch movie trailers, TV shows, and more, all from the simple device. You can control your smart home through it, too, making it an ideal device to place in your kitchen or simply by your side in the living room. We were quite impressed by it in our Amazon Echo Show 5 review . Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker — $79, was $100 … [Read more...] about Amazon Presidents Day Sale 2021: The best tech deals
Now’s the perfect time to buy a Dell XPS 13 Touch laptop and save $650
If you’ve been on the lookout for a powerful laptop with a small footprint, now’s your chance to grab one of the best available at a significant discount. Dell has slashed a whopping $650 off the Dell XPS 13 Touch laptop , dropping your total from $1,900 to $1,250. Shipping is free and financing offers are available. This is the best price we’ve seen on this model, but you had better act fast, because there’s no telling how long this sale will last. Buy Now The Dell XPS 13 Touch laptop comes equipped with a 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB memory for effortlessly handling multiple complex apps, and a 512GB solid state drive. The beautiful four-sided InfinityEdge 13.4-inch display provides a 91.5% screen-to-body ratio and 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2400) resolution within an anti-reflective touchscreen. And Eyesafe technology decreases harmful blue light so this screen is easy on the eyes. You’ll be able to enjoy speedier online communications and smoother streaming video … [Read more...] about Now’s the perfect time to buy a Dell XPS 13 Touch laptop and save $650