Being a $35, full-fledged Linux computer, the Raspberry Pi brings a great deal to the table. There’s one problem, though: this computer doesn’t include a keyboard, mouse, display, or even a battery. Luckily, it’s quite simple to add these gadgets with the assist of a Motorola LapDock and turn a RasPi into a completely portable computing platform.

The Motorola LapDock is the latest handle the dumb terminal. including only a 1366 x 768 display, keyboard, touch pad as well as 38Wh battery, the LapDock is meant to serve as a docking station as well as breakout for a few choose Motorola cell phones. There are only two connections on the LapDock – a micro USB as well as micro HDMI port – linking the peripherals to the cell phone. With just a few adapters, it’s possible to plug the Raspi into the LapDock, as well as have a Raspberry Pi-based laptop for under $100.

Interestingly, the Raspi can likewise be powered over the USB connection to the LapDock, meaning an outside power supply isn’t required. right now the specify of a LapDock-ified Raspi is a bit inelegant, however we’ll expect somebody to find up with a appropriate docking adapter to get rid of all the wires as well as add a WiFi module shortly.

via adafruit