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I thought there would be a thread about this, but I couldn't find one...
www.raspberrypi.org
Basically it is a (nearly) complete computer for only $25 (or $35 with networking).
What do you think about this? It's primary use is supposed to teach students programming, but it apparently also works as a 1080p playback device...
I was thinking about getting one, although it will probably be hard to get one of the first devices...
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| Posted: Thu, 12th Jan 2012 22:05 Post subject: |
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I know, it was more or less a joke 
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| Posted: Thu, 12th Jan 2012 22:14 Post subject: |
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| sausje wrote: | | I know, it was more or less a joke |
Dont get offended but you have the weirdest sense of humour |
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| Posted: Thu, 12th Jan 2012 22:28 Post subject: |
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I know, i'm Dutch^^
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| Posted: Wed, 29th Feb 2012 14:30 Post subject: |
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Boards are up for preorder.
But I don't really unterstand the sales model, why they have 2 resellers...
“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.”
- Albert Camus
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| Posted: Wed, 29th Feb 2012 14:42 Post subject: |
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Why are we using a licensed manufacture model?
The involvement of RS Components and Premier Farnell means that we can build volume much, much faster than would have been possible on our own. We are no longer limited to batches of only 10k Raspberry Pis; the Raspberry Pi will now be being built to match demand.
Both Premier Farnell and RS Components have worldwide distribution networks, so wherever you are in the world, you will be able to buy from a local distributor. This will saves you money on shipping; it’s a much better way for you to buy than getting them all shipped from the Foundation in the UK.
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That's why. Because the Raspberry Pi foundation simply couldn't handle the volume on their own. Or at least, not comfortably for either them or the customers.
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| Posted: Wed, 29th Feb 2012 15:32 Post subject: |
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Wow, so amazing. I want to order one, thus I expressed my interest 
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| Posted: Wed, 29th Feb 2012 16:25 Post subject: |
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I want one, when are they released? I heard its now?
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| Posted: Wed, 29th Feb 2012 17:46 Post subject: |
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Bargain...Will make a cheap and more importantly a small media server for my house.
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| Posted: Wed, 29th Feb 2012 19:38 Post subject: |
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| Oddmaker wrote: | | I want one, when are they released? I heard its now? |
Today! ^_^ I'm gonna grab one myself as soon as the quarterly bills are paid off. Great little gadgets =)
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| Posted: Wed, 29th Feb 2012 20:23 Post subject: |
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What is this?
3080, ps5, lg oled
Sin317-"im 31 years old and still surprised at how much shit comes out of my ass actually ..."
SteamDRM-"Call of Duty is the symbol of the true perfection in every aspect. Call of Duty games are like Mozart's/Beethoven's symphonies"
deadpoetic-"are you new to the cyberspace?"
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| Posted: Wed, 29th Feb 2012 20:52 Post subject: |
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| bringiton wrote: |
www.raspberrypi.org
Basically it is a (nearly) complete computer for only $25 (or $35 with networking).
What do you think about this? It's primary use is supposed to teach students programming, but it apparently also works as a 1080p playback device...
I was thinking about getting one, although it will probably be hard to get one of the first devices... |
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| Posted: Wed, 29th Feb 2012 23:51 Post subject: |
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| garus wrote: | | KillerCrocker wrote: | | What is this? |
Reading 0/10
Using a mouse 0/10 |
no really. its just a babbling for be. All I could figure out is that there is model A and B
3080, ps5, lg oled
Sin317-"im 31 years old and still surprised at how much shit comes out of my ass actually ..."
SteamDRM-"Call of Duty is the symbol of the true perfection in every aspect. Call of Duty games are like Mozart's/Beethoven's symphonies"
deadpoetic-"are you new to the cyberspace?"
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| Posted: Wed, 29th Feb 2012 23:52 Post subject: |
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Model A is the standard one, Model B comes with networking capabilities.
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| Posted: Thu, 1st Mar 2012 00:42 Post subject: |
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It is a full computer with 256MB RAM, 700MHz Processor, an SD-Card slot and so on. Basically it has the hardware of a very basic smartphone (except for the graphics chip,which is quite good).
The interesting thing is, that you can plug in your normal mouse and keyboard, and hook this up to a nice TV. You can copy movie files onto the SD card, plug it in to your Raspberry PI and hook it up to the TV. No need to start the computer, just use the Raspberry PI to watch your movies.
And the main thing is,you get a programmable, "full" computer, for just 35$.
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| Posted: Thu, 1st Mar 2012 00:44 Post subject: |
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I wouldnt bet on much with 700mhz tho.. Surely not even 720p, so plugging in to the tv is kinda useless
but yes. That price is awesome. Kinda revolutionary
3080, ps5, lg oled
Sin317-"im 31 years old and still surprised at how much shit comes out of my ass actually ..."
SteamDRM-"Call of Duty is the symbol of the true perfection in every aspect. Call of Duty games are like Mozart's/Beethoven's symphonies"
deadpoetic-"are you new to the cyberspace?"
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| Posted: Thu, 1st Mar 2012 00:48 Post subject: |
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XBMC runs on that thing. They showed a clip of it playing a 1080p movie, but we will have to see if it really can hold that up in reality. But why not? This thing is mighty popular, and I expect to see software to be specifically made for this which means it will be quite optimized.
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| Posted: Thu, 1st Mar 2012 00:58 Post subject: |
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| KillerCrocker wrote: | | Kinda revolutionary |
And that is exactly the point! It's something Braben and co set up to really revolutionise computing, not on a "power!" scale, but an accessible one. $35 for a full featured computer should be very enticing to computer labs in schools and universities, as well as being great intro machines for home users to practice on.
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| Posted: Thu, 1st Mar 2012 03:30 Post subject: |
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You'd need a case for this..but what case ?! Surely made me interested.
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. As for device itself? I'm buying one as soon as it gets released! Amazing stuff from Mr Braben <3
The magics of hardware accelerated video playback 
