I bought my pi(s) at the Pi Hut
https://thepihut.com/. I think they
started from scratch, have a range of extras and offer some support.
Nothing has gone wrong with the purchasing (5 times) so I think they are
well organised and probably pay UK tax and prices look OK. They do kits
which make it worthwhile if you need all the components which you dont.
While I am writing has anybody used a twin socket with built in USB
charger to run a Pi continuously. A few years ago when they first came
out I asked MK and they said it wasn't designed for continuous use but I
had the impression that they were just saying that to cover themselves.
It would make sense to use one unless of course it was not 100% safe.
Roger
On 09/01/17 18:27, Andy Random via Hampshire wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> So I've resisted buying a Pi until now because I have way too much
> junk in the house I bought and never really used and given the way the
> Pi has changed since it was first launched that was probably a good plan.
>
> However now I have something I want a low power always on wifi enabled
> device for and I'm think a Raspberry Pi fits the bill.
>
> So where is the best place to buy one?
>
> I'm happy to buy one from a real shop if there is one I can visit
> easily and won't make me pay significantly over the odds (hello
> Maplin) or order online. I'm an Amazon Prime member so ordering from
> Amazon is easy and delivery is free, but honestly I try not to buy
> everything from Amazon just on principal.
>
> I'm looking for a Pi with wifi (Pi 3 model B?) an SD card for it and a
> power supply, I don't need a case but if the cheapest/easiest way to
> get what I want is some kind of starter kit that includes a case
> that's fine.
>
> I really don't want an HDMI cable (I have too many already) or a
> Keyboard or mouse as once setup the Pi will run headless and be
> administered via SSH.
>
> So recommendation please?
>
> Andy
>
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