CaptNumbNutz
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I think the choice for them to put 2 micro HDMI ports on the Pi4 is a spectacular idea, and one that probably cost them next to nothing to implement while adding a much desired feature. Many people don't realize, the Pi is used in much more than small personal projects, it's used in machines/automation, digital signage/billboards, and even point of sale systems used for businesses. For digital signage, companies are now going to be able to drive twice as many screens with half as many Pi's. My wife works at a multi-national company that actually uses them to run an engraving machine. The dual monitor output while keeping the Pi the same form factor and low price is going to be a boon for several markets while at most adding the small inconvenience of a $2 adapter.I don't understand the Hdmi thing at all. You're forcing me to pay for an adapter. Micro HDMI is not super common so good connector will cost $4-5. And you're giving me a 2nd HDMI. Most of my PI projects are headless. This makes no sense. How about you go back to a single full HDMI and shave the price a bit.
I've built quite setups using Pi Zero's from making headless wifi security cams to retro gaming consoles/handhelds and those use the mini hdmi plug. I'm used to having adapters on hand, but if I needed a new one they are only a couple bucks so no big deal. You might as well get one if you do a lot of these projects, and many of the starter kits already include them. The Pi 3B and Pi 3B+ are also on sale and will be continued to be sold just like the Pi 2 was before it. There are still use cases for both the Pi 2 and Pi 3B (non-plus model), mainly when you don't need as much CPU power and less power used/heat generated. For example... I use a Pi3B non-plus as an octopi print server for my 3D printer. Although a Pi Zero W would work, they can be a bit sluggish at times for this work. The Pi3B does everything I need to and I have zero reason to put a hot and power hungry Pi 3B+ or Pi 4 in it's place.
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