# March Update: Introducing the QuartzPro64

DevFeed: [March Update: Introducing the QuartzPro64](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/march-update-introducing-the-quartzpro64-34861.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://pine64.org/2022/03/15/march-update-introducing-the-quartzpro64/>)

Published: 2022-03-15T00:00:00Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [Community blog on PINE64](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/community-blog-on-pine64.md>)

Topics: [Single Board Computer](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/single-board-computer.md>), [SOC](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/soc.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>)

Tags: [announcements](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announcements.md>), [community-update](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/community-update.md>), [embedded](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/embedded.md>), [infinitime](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/infinitime.md>), [pinephone](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pinephone.md>), [pinephone-pro](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pinephone-pro.md>), [pinetime](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pinetime.md>), [quartz64](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/quartz64.md>), [quartzpro64](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/quartzpro64.md>)

## AI overview

PINE64 announces the QuartzPro64, a new single-board computer based on Rockchip's RK3588 SoC. The developer-focused board is expected in the coming weeks, with 16GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable eMMC storage, extensive I/O, and an initial price above $300. The update also covers Quartz64 model-B availability, community changes, and Pine-branded device updates.

## Source excerpt

This month we're announcing the QuartzPro64 - a new single-board computer based on Rockchip's powerful RK3588 SoC. This is our first Pro-grade SBC since the introduction of the ROCKPRo64, and I believe it to be a worthy successor to the much revered Pro lineup. I am also happy to let you know that the Quartz64 model-B will be arriving at the Pine Store in the coming weeks, with all of its features supported in the most recent Manjaro OS image. We've got much to discuss, let's get into it. You can watch the synopsis of this month's community update on YouTube (embedded below) as well as on Odysee and PeerTube. To stay up-to-date with PINE64 news make sure to subscribe to this blog (subscription widget at the bottom of the webpage), follow PINE64 Telegram News channel, the announcements channel on Matrix, the announcements channel in Discord as well as our Twitter and Mastodon. I'd like to thank JF, Alex (clover), Brian (33YN2), Danct12 and PizzaLovingNerd for their contributions to this community update. N.B. Comments on the blog post need to be in English and follow our Community Rules and Code of Conduct. Note: This image preview protects your privacy. Click to load the video from the Google servers. Link to the video & Synopsis of this month's update in video format TL;DR Housekeeping A new episode of PineTalk is out - listen to the hosts' suggestions for future PINE64 devices Improvements to the chats have been made over the last few weeks which should significantly reduce spam PineTab and Pinebook Pro will sadly remain unavailable for a while longer PINE64 EU is on track for May 1st launch QuartzPro64 We're introducing the QuartzPro64 based on RK3588 - available in the coming weeks to developers It will cost North of $300 and will initially only be available to developers via a coupon system With development in mind, the QuartzPro64 exposes as much I/O as possible Equipped with 16GB RAM and 64GB of expandable eMMC Will only be available publicly when BSP release