The Raspberry Pi 500, like its predecessor the 400, is basically a Pi computer crammed into a budget keyboard in a retro throwback. And as cool as it is, I confess that as PCWorld’s resident keyboard nut, I found the membrane keyboard underwhelming. Well, now I have no excuse not to dive into the Raspberry Pi world because the upgraded 500+ model has a full mechanical design. Huzzah!

The newest version of the 75% design comes with low-profile Gateron clicky blue switches and removable keycaps, including a keycap puller in the box. For just a little extra gamer bling, there are RGB lights underneath them. And yes, the keyboard comes in a variety of layouts and languages, including US-standard ANSI for models sold in North America. It does not, unfortunately, include hot-swap sockets… b

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