New Raspberry Pi releases today

[Jar-man]

This one, TBH it looks cheap and definitely not worth the money IMO but I couldn't wait

It is quite expensive, I opted to wait and use a Lego case while I do. The cases RS have for R105 are apparently not compatible.

Pifactory has a few good cases but R100 delivery is like the price of a case

 

[D4N]

Has anyone received their Pi2's from RS yet?

 

[creeper]

Quick note. Don't take photos of it using Zenon flashes

 

[Arthur]

Quick note. Don't take photos of it using Zenon flashes

Of course you can.

Just power off first

On second thoughts, don't bother. The flash will do it for you. Nifty!

 

[creeper]

Of course you can.

Just power off first

On second thoughts, don't bother. The flash will do it for you. Nifty!

. special reboot function.

 

[kayvee]

Has anyone received their Pi2's from RS yet?

Yip, mine arrived last Friday, just not had time to play with it yet, grr.

 

[P924]

Has anyone received their Pi2's from RS yet?

Yup. Replaced my microserver as media pc. Works incredibly well, especially when compared to the previous model.

 

[Hemps]

Yup. Replaced my microserver as media pc. Works incredibly well, especially when compared to the previous model.

What setup you running Openelec?

Have you tested in on Blu Ray copies?

Keen to know whether it'll play my 30 - 50 gb Blu Ray clones.

 

[P924]

What setup you running Openelec?

Have you tested in on Blu Ray copies?

Keen to know whether it'll play my 30 - 50 gb Blu Ray clones.

Yes, openelec. I have not tried any blu ray rips. In fact I have only ever watched streamed content so far.

 

[Jar-man]

Where can I buy a cheap 2A charger or 2A wall plug usb?

 

[kayvee]

Where can I buy a cheap 2A charger or 2A wall plug usb?

http://www.mantech.co.za/ProductInfo.aspx?Item=372M0505

 

[D4N]

Yip, mine arrived last Friday, just not had time to play with it yet, grr.

When did you place your order? I placed mine last Tuesday and got a mail today telling me that I would only be receiving it on the 27th

 

[Jar-man]

http://www.mantech.co.za/ProductInfo.aspx?Item=372M0505

Thanks. I saw that RS online have the same charger for around the same price. Might just get it from there.

 

[kayvee]

When did you place your order? I placed mine last Tuesday and got a mail today telling me that I would only be receiving it on the 27th

I placed my order on Monday morning (2nd) as soon as I saw the release announcement. I would say they had a bunch in stock, and your order the next day they were already out of the first batch.

Thanks. I saw that RS online have the same charger for around the same price. Might just get it from there.

Yeah it looks like the "official" branded one. I am sure there are slightly cheaper ones out there somewhere. Mine will be powered from a bench PSU, at least in the short term.

 

[kayvee]

Why don't you try Communica?

http://www.communica.co.za/Catalog/Details/P4058874906

Its a bit cheaper - R 82.08 incl. stock and pricing accuracy unknown.


Edit: I see it's one of those crappy flat 2-pin jobbies, if you can live with that.

 

[Jar-man]

Pis delivered today. Played with Noobs and Openelec real quick. Will continue later.

Just need a case and power supply but will buy it next month. Gonna build a lego case for now.

 

[kayvee]

Hooked mine up today with openelec 5.0.3, yup, very satisfied, so will pull the microserver from duty. Boot time so much quicker too. Plays everything you throw at it without much sweat.

 

[SL1v3R]

Where can I buy a cheap 2A charger or 2A wall plug usb?

www.hdcabling.co.za

 

[kayvee]

www.hdcabling.co.za

Sold Out, according to their website.

 

[mintydroid]

Does the new pi require more juice?