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FranBlakes · Joined: Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:16 pm Posts: 82 Location: Worcs.

Has anyone seen this offer:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/raspberrypi

Is it worth it, will anyone be taking up the offer?

SpecialStuff · Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2007 10:06 am Posts: 53

Hmm, I don't know much, but that looks overpriced to me. You probably have half of that gear lying around, and the stuff you don't have won't cost much. Just buy the Pi and get the other stuff you need separate. Wink

nelz · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:26 pm Post subject:

If you've bought any sort of mobile device in the last 4-5 years, you'll already have a micro-USB cable and charger. Most computer enthusiasts also have old mice and keyboards lying around, probably the odd USB hub too. So all you're getting for your 70 quid is a 30 pound Pi and a wireless dongle.

Also note that they are only taking pre-orders, the exclusivity deal Pi have with Farnell and RS still has a while to run.
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bobthebob1234 · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 10:19 pm Post subject:

If you do have an old phone charger, make sure it is the correct voltages! Mine weren't! Sad

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nelz · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:30 am Post subject:

MicroUSB is 5V, that's the spec. There are some that don't deliver enough current, but they should all be 5V.
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bobthebob1234 · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:21 pm Post subject:

voltages, current, its all the same to me Very Happy

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Ram · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:23 pm Post subject:

nelz · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:31 pm Post subject:

bobthebob1234 · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:16 pm Post subject:

Well so long as the little numbers and units match up, all is good Very Happy

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Bruno · Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2012 12:57 pm Post subject:

einonm · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 10:42 am Post subject: Re: Raspberry Pi Kit

heiowge · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:00 am Post subject:

If I were looking to buy a kit for the pi, for £70 I'd expect to see an HDMI cable, case for the Pi, 8GB SD card (minimum) and cheapy wired keyboard and mouse.
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heiowge · Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:05 am Post subject:

peterr88 · Joined: Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:12 am Posts: 1

There are some that don't deliver enough current, but they should all be 5V.
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