Raspberry Pi launches Model B+ with extra USB ports, microSD support

The Raspberry Pi foundation has announced an upgraded version of its Model B, called Model B+, which is described as the "final evolution" of the first-generation Raspberry Pi. The hardware now offers two more USB 2.0 ports, a microSD card reader and 14 more GPIO pins, making a total of 40 on the board. In order to achieve this, however, some sacrifices had to be made, including a new layout which promises to be both "neater," but may not fit your current cases. The outfit has also merged the composite video and audio ports into one and promises better audio. Despite all of the changes, the foundation has pledged to keep the price the same both in the US and the UK

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