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    Raspberry Pi's latest computer so cheap it comes free with magazine £4 or $5

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Tinderbox (UK), Nov 26, 2015.

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    "Amazing, though you will also need an micro usb cable and power adapter, and hdmi cable and an microsd card."

    To be fair, a great number of people will have a spare MicroUSB charger and HDMI lead already. MicroSD card is hit and miss but many people will have a spare one kicking around. You'll also need a keyboard in most cases.

    I still run an XBMC/Kodi media centre from the Model B Raspberry Pi and it works very well for 720/1080p streaming and playback. I wouldn't mind another one if it has enough juice to output HD video and run Kodi as well - especially if it costs about $5. No full-sized USB port so will need a hub of some sort but worth buying one to take a look.
     
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    Great for kids to get into programming or automation ect, and you know it has an virtually infinite user base for help and apps/software from multitude of other owners, unlike some other brands which rely on performance and features.

    John.
     
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