I originally mostly use
www.rs-online.com and cpc.farnell.com (the
latter usually cheaper, but both do next day delivery), since they were
the only outlets for a while.
Others are now supplying them - I have just bought a zero from the
PiHut, and I've also used Pi Supply (
https://www.pi-supply.com/) and
pimoroni.com (yes, I do have a lot of Pis!). Ryanteck.uk and rasp.io are
great for add-ons.
A pi3 is certainly the easiest to get going with WiFi, but a Pi2 and a
dongle would probably work out cheaper, with only a small reduction in
processing power.
Simon
On 09/01/2017 19:07, Roger Munford via Hampshire wrote:
> 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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