Sharks Cove from Microsoft is the latest Raspberry pi alternative to hit the markets. This mini PC from the technology giant boasts better specs than its competitor. This device has a 1GB of RAM coupled with a SSD 16GB storage. It flaunts headphone & USB ports. Storage expansion in this device is possible with a 16GB micro SD card. This Mini PC comes with a DDR3 1GB of RAM. Powered with a Z3735G 1.8 GHz/1800 MHz Intel Atom processor, cove supports network connectivity via WiFi. The processor holds within a 2 megabyte of cache memory.
It includes an Ethernet controller and Intel HD graphics chipset. In-Case you wanna connect this mini computer to a projector or a HDTV, you can use its HDMI port. This device is compatible with Android as well as Microsoft Windows OS.
It will cost you around 200 to 225$. On the other hand, Raspberry Pi is available in 3 different models - A, B and B+. All of them come with a Broadcom BCM2835 & Videocore IV chipset. Version A has 256 MB of RAM and a price tag around 25$. model B & B+ can be be owned for just 35$ and it comes installed with a 512MB RAM.
These 3 Raspberry Pi devices support HDMI, USB & headphone connectivity and they can run several operating systems. While there’s no network connectivity options available in version A, B+ & B includes an 10/100 MBPS Ethernet controller.
Microsoft Sharks Cove specifications:
- System memory of 1GB.
- 16 GB solid state drive.
- Intel high definition graphics.
- Intel Atom 1.8 gigahertz processor.
- support for WiFi & Ethernet.
- MicroSD card slot for storage expansion.
- Microsoft & Android OS compatible.
Microsoft Sharks Cove price: Within 12000 to 13000 (In India).
With respect to specs, Sharks Cove is better and it can give better performance than raspberry Pi any-day.
