Raspberry Pi the new simple SMALL PC

[andre_flea]

I don't think it performs better than p4.
But it's actually not bad, even folk on raspberrypi.org did the same thing. They use pi as a download server and apt repository. As long as you're not doing such a complicated process, it'll be fine.

@sammacito: I'm not using it as a media server. My media server is running on my macmini, but it's not 24x7 server. I mostly keep my mac on sleep an wake it up from pi once needed.
You're absolutely correct, pi is really a cheap alternative for proxy

 

[seowbin]

if got usb 3.0 will be even better, can be my small nas

 

[davidktw]

if got usb 3.0 will be even better, can be my small nas

Don't expect too much from the Raspberry PI. It's has very sensitive voltage requirement. You can't have too much power consumption from the USB. You will definitely need a powered USB hub for such devices.

While using it myself, using a SDHC Class 10 together with the ethernet immediately render it unstable and the ethernet device which is part of the USB bus keep on dropping non-stop.

This is something I believe is not well tested and claimed to be working for particular SDCard online. I believe most higher than class 4 SD Card consume too much power that makes very little left for the USB bus.

Hence just use Raspberry PI for stuffs that doesn't demand too much on the power is more ideal.

 

[ArcticCheetah]

What is the maximium overclock you guys got without overvolting it?
I got mine running at 950MHZ ARM Core 450 GPU Core 450 SDRAM.
With peripherals attached it crashed.
I guess there is insufficient power for it to operate at 950 MHZ, probably need a 1.5mA adapter.

 

[HOHOHO!]

Anyone bought from RS component got their raspberry pi?

 

[ArcticCheetah]

Anyone bought from RS component got their raspberry pi?

Me but RS Component is slow compared to element.

 

[u_ntitled]

anyone selling theirs?

 

[hellhole]

bought 2 from element yesterday at noon... today before noon got it! fast!

now need to play with it... want to buy some lego pieces! to fix it a casing!

 

[zoneguard]

DesignSpark by RS Components will be showing off Raspberry Pi at makerfairesingapore.com this weekend at the Science Centre:
Makers | Singapore Mini Maker Faire

 

[KardBoard]

mini maker in sgp?damn cool.love them the makezine

 

[KardBoard]

went to see minimaker.a bit disappointed.not so exciting.there are arnd 3-4 local 3d printer on display.thought RS selling PI at the booth but no luck.

 

[soccnut]

anyone selling their Pi? RS mention delivery may take up to 16 weeks

 

[hellhole]

anyone selling their Pi? RS mention delivery may take up to 16 weeks

wow.. i ordered from element14 2 weeks ago.. got a few hundred piece.. now also have to wait...

 

[zabuton]

Just ordered a few days ago from element14. Got it the very next day.

Then saw 512mb boards coming from element14. Also saw rev2 boards announcement. Oh well.

Installed adafruit and xmbc on 2 different sd cards. No case for it yet.

 

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seriously i got an email from Rs component saying its' being delayed another 8 weeks, damn pissed off already.

thinking of canceling my order with them

 

[tywee]

Bought a rev1 rasPi from element14 yesterday. Just walk into their office at tai seng drive - no need to order ahead. They have a sale counter at 3rd floor.

EDIT:
Check their website for stock level before heading to their office.
http://sg.element14.com/raspberry-pi/raspbrry-pcba/sbc-raspberry-pi-model-b/dp/2081185

 

[KardBoard]

Bought a rev1 rasPi from element14 yesterday. Just walk into their office at tai seng drive - no need to order ahead. They have a sale counter at 3rd floor.

serious is it?like dat gonna try my luck next week.thanks for the info

 

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waiting for my refunds from RS com, then i'll order from element14 instead.

damn RS waste so much of my time.

 

[HOHOHO!]

waiting for my refunds from RS com, then i'll order from element14 instead.

damn RS waste so much of my time.

yeah. total waste of my time! U got ur refund already?

 

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yeah. total waste of my time! U got ur refund already?

nope, but got an email will get the refund within 14 days.