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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ launched with improved performance
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Chris.Geerdts
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Looking forward to taking it for a spin.
I'm even more excited about buying piles of the old one at better prices
I'm even more excited about buying piles of the old one at better prices
Binary_Bark
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Would get one, but that video though :erm:
From epic music to elevator music........
From epic music to elevator music........
system32
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1.4GHz 64-bit quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU.
This is the same CPU, but now with a heat spreader package that allows 200Mhz more (1.2 -> 1.4Ghz)
Dual-band 802.11ac wireless LAN.
2.4Ghz & 5Ghz(new)
This is now a "certified module", so if you want to build on the PI3B+ for resale, less compliance testing.
Gigabit Ethernet over USB 2.0.
Using new bridge that improved performance to 250-300Mbps (not full speed 1GbE).
Power-over-Ethernet support.
Requires HAT - but simplifies certain deployments - don't need USB Power.
Improved PXE network and USB mass-storage booting.
When combined with PoE, makes for disk-less config
Improved thermal management.
Improved Power circuits (also allows extra 200Mhz)
This is the same CPU, but now with a heat spreader package that allows 200Mhz more (1.2 -> 1.4Ghz)
Dual-band 802.11ac wireless LAN.
2.4Ghz & 5Ghz(new)
This is now a "certified module", so if you want to build on the PI3B+ for resale, less compliance testing.
Gigabit Ethernet over USB 2.0.
Using new bridge that improved performance to 250-300Mbps (not full speed 1GbE).
Power-over-Ethernet support.
Requires HAT - but simplifies certain deployments - don't need USB Power.
Improved PXE network and USB mass-storage booting.
When combined with PoE, makes for disk-less config
Improved thermal management.
Improved Power circuits (also allows extra 200Mhz)
Apparently the way they manage the heat of the CPU is better too -
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Below 70°C, we use the improvements to increase the core frequency to 1.4GHz. Above 70°C, we drop to 1.2GHz, and use the improvements to decrease the core voltage, increasing the period of time before we reach our 80°C thermal throttle; the reduction in power consumption is such that many use cases will never reach the throttle. Like a modern smartphone, we treat the thermal mass of the device as a resource, to be spent carefully with the goal of optimising user experience.
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Can't wait to get my paws on one.
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RS Components - Press Release
The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ is manufactured exclusively in the UK under licence by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
The New Raspberry Pi 3B+ will not yet be available in South Africa until ICASA approval has been received due to its Wi-Fi capability.
The Raspberry Pi Foundation will be submitting the application to ICASA and approval is expected around May/June.
Once approved, RS Components SA will make the licenced board available to the South African Market.
The Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ is manufactured exclusively in the UK under licence by the Raspberry Pi Foundation.
The New Raspberry Pi 3B+ will not yet be available in South Africa until ICASA approval has been received due to its Wi-Fi capability.
The Raspberry Pi Foundation will be submitting the application to ICASA and approval is expected around May/June.
Once approved, RS Components SA will make the licenced board available to the South African Market.
reactor_sa
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Won't bother upgrading unless it can hardware decode x265 1080p 10bit smoothly, which it probably can't
Unlikely. I'd expect the faster CPU to help the situation but this is a GPU problem and it doesn't sound like that's been upgraded.
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backstreetboy
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MyBB, please find out if ICASA is actually doing something and if the approval is still on track for June.
I really hope ICASA gets this done this months we need to get ahead on tech adoption in this country.
Way too much regulation and barriers to entry protecting big players.
Simple example is Bluetooth beacon technology.
Way too much regulation and barriers to entry protecting big players.
Simple example is Bluetooth beacon technology.
+1
Thinking of getting the starter kit with the 3 B+ for 50 pounds from UK
Not waiting for Icasa anymore