Raspberry Pi 2 Model B surprise launch, local pricing

Anyone seen any benchmarks comparing XBMC/Kodi performance? I found the Type B to be very slow but then I had my main HTPC as a comparison.
 
HideInLight said:
How exactly do you power it? What kind of power supply do you use? Can you use a generic cellphone charger?
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You're going to want 5V 2A dc. So, if that charger can push that, then sure, no reason not to. Or, as I've learned works well on the first-gen Pi, power it from a USB3 hub, which has the added benefit of giving you moar USB ports (that can handle hi-current devices like 2.5" drives and the more power-hungry Wi-Fi dongles.
 
I. Must. Have. This. (DarkSpectre's foaming uncontrollably at his mouth)
 
This is awesome! I might order me one next month or so :)
 
Type B (First board)
- 756-8308
- 446.86
- 700MHz single
- 512MB
- http://za.rs-online.com/web/p/processor-microcontroller-development-kits/7568308/

Model A+ (New)
- 833-2699
- 320.85
- 700MHz dual
- 256MB
- http://za.rs-online.com/web/p/processor-microcontroller-development-kits/8332699/

Model B+ (New)
- 811-1284
- 417.5
- 700MHz dual
- 512MB
- http://za.rs-online.com/web/p/processor-microcontroller-development-kits/8111284/

2 Model B
- 832-6274
- 418.6
- 900MHz quad
- 1GB
- http://za.rs-online.com/web/p/processor-microcontroller-development-kits/8326274/
 
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Tinuva said:
Just out of interest sake. MyBB and the RS-Online website lists the RPi 2 as R446.86 ex vat.
After doing my actual order, the price changed to R418.60 ex vat.
So the actual price with vat is below R500, or R477.21 to be exact.
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You mean after logging in, they showed you your discounted pricing? Create a new account and see if the same happens. If I log in and go to the rpi 2 page, the price displayed is the discounted price, no need to order first.
 
This is a comment from hacker news.

Note: Windows 10 on Pi 2 will be an IoT platform, not a desktop OS.
You'll develop your app in Visual Studio on a Windows PC and deploy it to the Pi.
Raspbian will continue to be the main supported OS.
- Ben from Raspberry Pi
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Looks like the Pi2 has gone microSD. Finally!

R8326274-02.jpg

Edit: I see now the B+ was also microSD, hadn't realised.
 
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Tempted to get me one - my current PI running openelec stutters on Blu Ray rips (+-50gb) with usb external hdd.
 
Do you still have to pay VAT+import duties+clearance if you order your pi from overseas?
Was told that this will be exempt, as its a component and not a complete unit.
 
Depends on what code the customs and execise officer decides to use - just looked - seems Pi-factory ( local ) seems to have stock.
 
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