Raspberry Pi Gets an Upgrade, Now Has Double the RAM

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced an updated version of the miniature $35 computer that has captured the hearts of PC enthusiasts around the world. This new model will ship with double the RAM of the current version, but will retain the same low price point we know and love.

Today, the Raspberry Pi Foundation revealed that while the Model A will continue to ship with 256MB or RAM, the Model B is being upgraded to 512MB as standard. Eben explained that the Foundation is very attached to the $35 price point. As a result, they'll be keeping it.

"If you have an outstanding order with either distributor, you will receive the upgraded device in place of the 256MB version you ordered," he revealed.
"Units should start arriving in customers' hands today, and we will be making a firmware upgrade available in the next couple of days to enable access to the additional memory."

An update to the blog reveals that some folks who had ordered Raspberry Pi units received a 512MB Pi this morning. If you're among them, you can download updated firmware here.

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