Re: [Hampshire] Raspberry Pi Questions

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Author: Roger Munford
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To: adam.trickett, Hampshire LUG Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Raspberry Pi Questions
You might like to try the Pi Hut http://thepihut.com/

It appears to be a small startup but they have a wide range of
accessories and do bundles. The only potential problem is that they are
not VAT registered so you cant claim VAT if you are registered yourself.

Roger



On 04/02/13 20:13, Dr A. J. Trickett wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Having actually seen and photographed a Raspberry Pi I think I'm sold
> on the idea of them. I currently have an Ethernet switch under the TV,
> spare power and a CRT (composite TV input) though I do plan to replace
> it with a flat TV of some sorts eventually (HDMI input).
>
> It seems to make sense that a RPi Model B makes sense, it would be
> small, silent and fun - it appeals to my inner geek. I've a few questions:
>
> 1) Where is the best place to get one? Maplin or Farnell or RS?
>
> 2) What else does it need?
>
> An SD card for the OS and local storage
>
> A case
>
> A USB power supply
>
> A USB keyboard and mouse if you want to drive it directly
>
> --
>
> Adam Trickett
>
> Overton, HANTS, UK
>
> We are all atheists about most of the gods that humanity
>
> has ever believed in. Some of us just go one god further.
>
> -- Richard Dawkins
>
>
>


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