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Raspberry PI $25 PC

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  • #122
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    A comment with "rly" in it and "chickity china land" isn't worth replying to really.

    It just means 1 less bogie in my airspace during the "scramble" on launch day. ;)

    I've been playing Ace Combat 5 too much today. :P


  • #123
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    Just bought an SD card reader (from DX) for the potential Raspi. Only €2 delivered :D

    Oh, and a mini blowtorch for a bit of fun.

    On topic, I really hope this thing isn't going to require programming it and delving into file systems and Linux commands to make it work reasonably well. Apologies for my ignorance of Linux based OSes.


  • #124
    GreenWolfe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,731 ✭✭✭GreenWolfe


    Confab wrote: »
    Just bought an SD card reader (from DX) for the potential Raspi. Only €2 delivered :D

    Oh, and a mini blowtorch for a bit of fun.

    On topic, I really hope this thing isn't going to require programming it and delving into file systems and Linux commands to make it work reasonably well. Apologies for my ignorance of Linux based OSes.

    http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/645

    They've put up a basic distro based on Debian 6 Squeeze, but according to the article a Fedora distro will be their standard distro for the device. There should be plenty of other distros once people get familiar with it though.


  • #125
    Mr Benevolent
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,456 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    EarthlyPangaea wrote: »
    http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/645

    They've put up a basic distro based on Debian 6 Squeeze, but according to the article a Fedora distro will be their standard distro for the device. There should be plenty of other distros once people get familiar with it though.

    Thanks, dual booted with Win 7 and Fedora over the weekend, very different to Windows but interesting.


  • #126
    Khannie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    There's a bit of a learning curve alright, but once you get over it there really is no going back. I've been Linux only for about 6 years now. I'm hoping that the pi will get more people aboard the linux train (although such low end hardware may have the opposite effect).


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  • #127
    shizz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭shizz


    Khannie wrote: »
    There's a bit of a learning curve alright, but once you get over it there really is no going back. I've been Linux only for about 6 years now. I'm hoping that the pi will get more people aboard the linux train (although such low end hardware may have the opposite effect).

    I'd love to be linux only. Certain engineering programs and games are holding me back. Nothing I can do about that unfortunately.


  • #128
    Tallon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,565 ✭✭✭✭Tallon


    BOOM!!

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=2056556533

    Full PC for under €50, yes please


  • #129
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    I was actually looking at a different Logitech keyboard today which also comes with the free mouse and free shipping, and was going to post the offer on here after I bought it!

    I better hurry up and buy now as the feckin thing will be sold out quickly thanks to that bloody thread! :P


  • #130
    ShooterSF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,824 ✭✭✭ShooterSF


    keyboard came up out of stock but it let me order so *fingers crossed* I just have to wait...


  • #131
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Edit: Read my post further down the thread to get 13 euro off.

    Right!

    I've just ordered the Logitech K400 Keyboard which is twice the price @ €40.00 delivered,
    but it has a touch pad which is essential for me as I plan to use it on the couch.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9t3zf53tLM


    I already have an a4tech wireless keyboard and mouse, but using the mouse on your lap is an absolute pain.


    You also get the free wireless mouse with the K400.


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  • #132
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    ShooterSF wrote: »
    keyboard came up out of stock but it let me order so *fingers crossed* I just have to wait...


    At what stage did it come up as out of stock?

    I put the K230 into the basket and it's appearing in stock for me.

    There was a user in the Bargain thread who thought it was out of stock also,

    but when he tried it again it was in stock.


  • #133
    ShooterSF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,824 ✭✭✭ShooterSF


    waveform wrote: »
    At what stage did it come up as out of stock?

    I put the K230 into the basket and it's appearing in stock for me.

    There was a user in the Bargain thread who thought it was out of stock also,

    but when he tried it again it was in stock.

    I think it was actually around 10.40 It went through fine so if it is actually in stock and they're really willing to ship this stuff for 20 quid im sure Ill be ok.


  • #134
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    ShooterSF wrote: »
    I think it was actually around 10.40 It went through fine so if it is actually in stock and they're really willing to ship this stuff for 20 quid im sure Ill be ok.


    lol!

    You must be thinking it sounds too good to be true!

    They have free shipping over 20 quid advertised at the bottom of the site, so we'll be fine i'd say! Happy days.


  • #135
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Sickened. I could have added 2 discounts to the K400 to get it for €27 delivered instead.

    You can get a 20% off code e-mailed to you when you register a product on this page:

    http://register.logitech.com/logitechreg/index.cgi?lang=en


    Pretty sure you don't have to own a product to register one.

    You can also get another 15% off by entering this code also:
    LOGITECH15OFF


    40 euro is still a bargain but some how I still feel a bit pissed off! ;)


  • #136
    ShooterSF
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,824 ✭✭✭ShooterSF


    waveform wrote: »
    Sickened. I could have added 2 discounts to the K400 to get it for €27 delivered instead.

    You can get a 20% off code e-mailed to you when you register a product on this page:

    http://register.logitech.com/logitechreg/index.cgi?lang=en


    Pretty sure you don't have to own a product to register one.

    You can also get another 15% off by entering this code also:
    LOGITECH15OFF


    40 euro is still a bargain but some how I still feel a bit pissed off! ;)

    Just did this :) 47 euro and Im getting 2 wireless keyboards and 2 mice. Excellent.... Might sell the cheap one now... Help towards a pi.


  • #137
    duffman85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭duffman85


    nearly there...
    Raspberry Pi wrote:

    Ladies and gentlemen, set your alarms!
    Posted on February 27, 2012 by eben

    The Raspberry Pi Foundation will be making a big (and very positive) announcement that just might interest you at 0600h GMT on Wednesday 29 February 2012. Come to www.raspberrypi.org to find out what’s going on.

    http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/716


  • #138
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    duffman85 wrote: »
    nearly there...


    http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/716

    Thanks so much for posting that, my website scanner failed to kick in, and the database seems to be down on their site! Possibly due to overloading!


  • #139
    massy086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭massy086


    duffman85 wrote: »
    nearly there...


    http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/716

    so is that 6 am our time or what time will it be tomorrow


  • #140
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    massy086 wrote: »
    so is that 6 am our time or what time will it be tomorrow

    Yep, 6 a.m GMT


  • #141
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    I'd get one of these if I had a definite project for one, but all I can think of is a media player.


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  • #142
    freestyla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭freestyla


    matrim wrote: »
    I'd get one of these if I had a definite project for one, but all I can think of is a media player.

    Same here.

    One use i was thinking of, to install it in a car as all-in-one device for 3G internet, music box and navigator. Have to research more if this thingy could handle all this..


  • #143
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,518 ✭✭✭matrim


    freestyla wrote: »
    Same here.

    One use i was thinking of, to install it in a car as all-in-one device for 3G internet, music box and navigator. Have to research more if this thingy could handle all this..

    I've thought about something similar but you could probably get a second hand Android device for cheap that would do similar with build in GPS and 3G

    Most of my ideas seem to end up needing a touch screen, which when you look at the cost of adding it you are better off with a low end phone / tablet.


  • #144
    Khannie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    What a pain in the face though. 6am! COME ON!


  • #145
    freestyla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭freestyla


    matrim wrote: »
    I've thought about something similar but you could probably get a second hand Android device for cheap that would do similar with build in GPS and 3G

    Most of my ideas seem to end up needing a touch screen, which when you look at the cost of adding it you are better off with a low end phone / tablet.

    Yeah touch screen cost some money aye.
    I was looking for such Android tablet but couldn't find any fair priced (=up to €150-200) with 3G built-in.. unless pay few hundreds euros for Samsung and such.


  • #146
    the_syco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,304 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    waveform wrote: »
    I've just ordered the Logitech K400 Keyboard which is twice the price @ €40.00 delivered,
    but it has a touch pad which is essential for me as I plan to use it on the couch.
    It'd be mad if someone put the Raspberry PI, a 16GB SD card, and a wireless card into the K400 keyboard...


  • #147
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    the_syco wrote: »
    It'd be mad if someone put the Raspberry PI, a 16GB SD card, and a wireless card into the K400 keyboard...

    And some kind of wireless video hdmi signal also!


    The feckin store and main website is down for me, anyone else having luck?


  • #148
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Will Probably come online at 05:59am.. :D;)

    Good luck. ;):D

    Somethings happening with .org site now..


  • #149
    Tockman
    Registered Users Posts: 166 ✭✭Tockman


    try this link to buy http://ie.farnell.com/


  • #150
    Cherry_Cola
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,951 ✭✭✭Cherry_Cola


    Got to the final stage of ordering and got errors :mad:


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  • #151
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,058 ✭✭✭Doge


    Tockman wrote: »
    try this link to buy http://ie.farnell.com/

    How did you find out about that?

    I'd say they won't have them in stock for a long time, maybe in the 2nd or 3rd batch.

    Lol, even the farnell site is not responding at times.


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