The Raspberry Pi Foundation has launched the Raspberry Pi 500+, a significant upgrade integrating a 16GB RAM Pi 5, user-replaceable 256GB M.2 SSD, and a premium mechanical keyboard into a single desktop form factor. This release transforms the Pi from a prototyping board into a legitimate compact workstation capable of handling AI workloads and intensive multitasking. Priced at $200 standalone ($220 for a full kit), it offers unprecedented power and customization for developers and makers.