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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B USD $31.99 ($41.19 AUD) with Free Priority Fedex Shipping via Arrow.com

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Raspberry Pi 3 Model B USD $31.99 ($41.19 AUD) with Free Priority Fedex Shipping via Arrow.com
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scrimshaw on 07/09/2017 - 10:21 arrow.com (2023 clicks)
Last edited 07/10/2017 - 15:23

Raspberry Pi 3 is back on sale again at Arrow.com. Free Fast FEDEX courier shipping.

For same day shipments with overnight shipping, orders must be placed on Monday - Friday before 8pm ET. Cut-off time for all ground shipments is 11pm ET. Orders placed after cut-off times will be shipped on the next business day.

Best price was on Altomic's expired Gearbest deal which was US$32 (but add an additional $2.80 USD for Priority shipping).

Deal re-activated again. price updated with today's US-AU exchange rate (google)

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  • patrioticpickle on 07/09/2017 - 10:30
    +2

    $44.09 AUD

    • King Steuart on 07/09/2017 - 10:47
      +12

      43c

      Dealbreaker.

      -sips double shot soy latte-

      • PainToad on 07/09/2017 - 10:56
        +16

        Whilst bathing in smashed avocado.

  • EnALup on 07/09/2017 - 11:16
    +1

    If you want if quickly and local stock for $48.30:
    http://au.element14.com/raspberry-pi/raspberrypi3-modb-1gb/s…

    with case $55:
    http://au.element14.com/element14/sp-83-16560-b-f/sbc-raspbe…
    (Note this item will come from UK or overseas, hence 6-7 day shipping.) I received it in 7 days last time.

    Check their stock level, local and globally to get an idea.

    • scud70 on 07/09/2017 - 11:26
      +2

      should have gone with them over Zapals… still waiting on mine 2 weeks now lol all to save $5 … never again

      best of all you get a tracking number that tells you oh we cant tell you if we have gotten the item yet… wtf is the point of that? hahahaha

      • EnALup on 07/09/2017 - 11:29
        +2

        Yea, thats why I ordered from them. Dont mind paying a little extra to deal with an Aussie company and have little peace of mind for delivery and after sales service.

        • scud70 on 07/09/2017 - 11:32

          got my Zero from core electronics.. ordered the same day as the pi3 and already have it and playing around with it… smh i always do this to myself.. and every time i say never again… damn it! LOL

    • EightImmortals on 07/09/2017 - 12:00
      +6

      $60.50 with GST

  • btissa on 07/09/2017 - 11:16

    Any idea, how long it takes to arrive i Sydney, and any documentation required for importing ? is there any better choice to buy this item locally ? Thanks

    • Coggs on 07/09/2017 - 11:27
      +1

      Element14 (in Sydney) will do same day if you order before 10am I think

      • EnALup on 07/09/2017 - 11:30

        Yes, for most cases.
        But be careful to check the stock status above price. When it says next business day delivery, it will show you stock level locally. If stock is globally, it will tell you 6-7 days delivery. Mine came from UK and took 7 Business days.

      • RedHab on 07/09/2017 - 12:32

        Yeah, they are quick. Just remember, as noted above, they Element 14's prices exclude GST.

  • RichardMelbourne on 07/09/2017 - 11:42
    +1

    Would you recommend these as an educational device (don't want to offend anyone by saying, "toy" ☺)?

    I'm thinking for my 7 year old.

    • scrimshaw on 07/09/2017 - 11:43
      +3

      The kind of things you can do with Rasp Pi can range from very basic (installing an operating system and using it as a PC) to very advanced (adding in a camera, battery and LCD and turning it into a remote surveillance camera, or using it as a weather data recording station)

      A basic knowledge of linux is required and for other advanced projects knowing scripting languages are mandatory, but there are many projects which are already prebuilt and don't require any programming skills. For e.g Hass.IO is a home assistant package that is very easy to setup.

      • RichardMelbourne on 07/09/2017 - 11:59

        Thanks Scrimshaw - was thinking about perhaps robotics-related things. I'm fine with programming, etc. (it's my job - albeit in Windows): guess I'll head over to Google and take a look.

        • huertano on 07/09/2017 - 12:02
          +1

          Also, take a look at the Arduino and similar boards for simpler tasks. We've setup a passive doorbell that works with reading the acoustic knock off some sensors attached to it and our front door to send us phone notifications

        • EnALup on 07/09/2017 - 12:14
          +1

          For robotics, I would prefer Edison
          It is not that expensive on what it can do and very easy programming. Kids would love it unless you want complex projects…

        • RichardMelbourne on 07/09/2017 - 12:32

          @ejayt: I've just been taking a look at Arduino, as an alternative as well - thanks.

        • RichardMelbourne on 07/09/2017 - 12:33

          @Gaggy: Thanks - I'll take a look at that.

        • EnALup on 07/09/2017 - 13:28

          @RichardSydney: NP.

        • dfaktz on 07/09/2017 - 19:01
          +1

          @RichardSydney: I think the easiest way to compare them in terms is the rPi3 is all in one with almost limitless function using the GPIO spread, an arduino is much closer to an 'advanced breadboard with computing power readily available and pre-wired'.. and then the next step down is just a breadboard.

          I don't have kids but if I did have a young-one that wanted to get into this area tbh, I would probably start with a solderless breadboard and a big beginners kit of resistors, capacitors, diodes, etc. If they can get a good grasp on that then the move to something like an rPi is so much more seamless.

        • RichardMelbourne on 07/09/2017 - 19:08

          @dfaktz: thanks dfaktz

        • [Deactivated] on 30/09/2017 - 17:07

          FYI if you code in .net you can either install Windows 10 IoT and compile and push directly to the device using Visual Studio

          If you want to keep it Linux (or don't want to run Windows 10 on your desktop) you can still install the Mono framework and code in C# (this is what I do because I'm only familiar with C# and Visual Studio)

    • huertano on 07/09/2017 - 11:56

      Absolutely! There are so many projects you can work off with to start off with. Even setting it up as a mini computer for programming.

    • jpl on 07/09/2017 - 17:27
      +1

      Can I offer your 7 year old a free STEMTera Breadboard ?

      • RichardMelbourne on 07/09/2017 - 17:53

        Sure - that would be awesome, thank you! Do you not want it anymore? I had to Google it as I've never heard of them, before. They look cool, and I'm sure my son would love it.

        OK, so I Googled a bit more and I'm assuming you're Mr STEMTera, right? :)

        • jpl on 07/09/2017 - 18:17

          Please PM me your name, address and phone. Cheers.

        • RichardMelbourne on 07/09/2017 - 18:47

          @jpl: done. Thanks!

        • dfaktz on 07/09/2017 - 19:05

          @RichardSydney: Oops, read this after posting, read my reply right above ^ re: using something like this.

        • RichardMelbourne on 07/09/2017 - 19:09

          @dfaktz: all good - appreciate you posting advice, thanks

      • Xebozone on 07/09/2017 - 18:48

        Looks like a seriously cool project, JPL!
        I've been meaning to get into Arduino programming for a long time. Does the breadboard have an Arduino built-in that can be programmed, or is one supposed to be added on-top?

        • jpl on 07/09/2017 - 19:01

          Arduino already built-in. On top you can plug in shields, or use as breadboard.

  • Mr Haj on 07/09/2017 - 11:56

    would anyone recommend this for a media server?
    or would a MiBox be better for this sort of thing?

    • huertano on 07/09/2017 - 11:57
      +1

      I run one with kodi perfectly, but it streams from another server with all the media on it.

    • idonotknowwhy on 07/09/2017 - 12:16

      MiBox is better for Netflix / DRM.
      rPI3 is better in some ways for local media (can change the framerate on the fly for different files), 100mbit wired port (can play 20+gb bluray rips flawlessly)
      Worse in other ways (Can't play H265 or Hi10p H264)

      I have a MiBox which I only used for a few days, in a box in the cupboard, because I use the rPI3.

      Edit: Oh yeah, and the MiBox can do 4k, this can't.

      • CLoSeR on 07/09/2017 - 12:21

        I'm able to play H265 content smoothly at 720P, you definatly notice the CPU processing jump as it's not done in hardware.

        H265 at 1080P though is not smooth and you start to receive temperature warnings.

        • idonotknowwhy on 07/09/2017 - 12:23

          +1 I can play up to 720p H265 as well (make sure you have a heatsink on the cpu).
          Can't play H264 Hi10p (anime) though.
          And yeah, it's 1080p H265 which is not smooth/unplayable.

        • CLoSeR on 07/09/2017 - 12:25

          @idonotknowwhy: Yep, I forgot I think the 720P H265 with 10bit Audio doesn't work.

          I tend to avoid H265 for now, hopefully it's added to hardware decoding support in future release of Rpi.

        • idonotknowwhy on 07/09/2017 - 12:29

          @CLoSeR: 10bit video* (https://gist.github.com/l4n9th4n9/4459997) I avoid it where possible too, my panel is 8-bit

      • AlbyDuck on 07/09/2017 - 12:34

        My rPi2 will play many h265 files at 720p quite well. I think a generic s905x box with LibreElec installed on a microSD card is best current value. You get a box that's pretty much ready to go. There's a Mecool box that can be had for about $40 I think. Highly recommended by wrxtasy, an Australian Kodi developer. Only problem with that particular one is that WiFi/Bluetooth don't work under LibreElec. My Beelink Mx III II is a great little machine with working dual-band wifi. Still a lot cheaper than the Pi.

    • CLoSeR on 07/09/2017 - 12:20
      +1

      I run an Rpi3 with Kodi for media streaming, not as a server. I stream media from a NAS with 100Mbps LAN connection.

      No problem with media upto 1080p, Kodi is flawless and if you name your media correctly the Library features are very very good.

  • BargainKen on 07/09/2017 - 11:56
    +1

    The Pi is long overdue for an update imo. 4k is a must for TV duties. There are other more powerful SBC out there but all lack the community support that Rpi commands

    • scrimshaw on 07/09/2017 - 12:01
      +1

      ASUS Tinkerboard perhaps. But $99 price tag i'm not so sure of, when you could buy a Android TV box with sort of equivalent hw.

      • idonotknowwhy on 07/09/2017 - 12:25

        No H265 support though. Kind of makes 4k a bit pointless.

    • pcox on 07/09/2017 - 12:18

      It relies on obsolete Broadcom tech.

      The good news is the guy who writes the low level Linux code, Eric Anholt, is writing software for a new VideoCore 5 chip. So there might be a new model sometime in 2018/9.

    • Slippery Otter on 07/09/2017 - 12:23
      +1

      For me RPI3 does everything I need it to do. However Octacore with 2gb ram would be a nice refresh. The next one is due out 2019…..

  • Sydgun on 07/09/2017 - 12:35

    does it support AV connection?

    • lysp on 07/09/2017 - 12:45

      HDMI audio/video.

  • bargineer on 07/09/2017 - 12:43

    FYI, this is essential for 3D Printing

    • corbz on 07/09/2017 - 13:02

      I disagree. It's highly helpful but it's not like you can't print without it.

      Source: I have a Prusa mk2s with a raspberry Pi

  • leTintin on 07/09/2017 - 13:11

    Just noticed that the lucky customers in the US get 20% off with this code: PI20 so $28USD … Just in case anyone is buying somehow through the US.

  • BigLeviathan on 07/09/2017 - 18:32

    This is not the kit model, right?

    • jpl on 07/09/2017 - 18:35

      This is just the board. Nothing else. You need keyboard, mouse, power adapter, hdmi cable, sd card and etc to make it work.

  • jpl on 07/09/2017 - 19:10

    If you are thinking of setting up a homebridge for your Apple homekit, this will serve you really well, and good price too. Good find OP.

  • Robin2012 on 07/09/2017 - 20:14

    got one

  • CacheHunter on 08/09/2017 - 06:21

    I'm wondering how deals like this stack up against some of the starter kits on eBay, especially with the 10% off and $20 Facebook deals.
    I'm wanting a headless setup to run Hass.IO and possibly Plex. I don't have a spare memory card or 2.5W power supply (but do have spare micro USB cables). Has anyone done the maths?

    • scrimshaw on 08/09/2017 - 14:03
      +1

      My setup cost me roughly $80 AUD. Well, another $10 if you count the keyboard and mouse, but

      Pi cost $44
      SD card cost $13 for a 16GB card
      Enclosure and heatsink cost maybe $10 locally supplied, but some as cheap as $6,
      Purchase a Belkin charger for $9 from Gerry Harvey

      If you want voice commands, you should spend an extra $10 to 15 dollars on a USB microphone. This Simplecom $13 one should do the trick

  • testeagles on 13/09/2017 - 11:21

    Looks to be restocked

    • scrimshaw on 13/09/2017 - 11:22
      +1

      ta, removed expiry.

  • kulprit on 01/10/2017 - 17:52

    Anyone else having trouble making an account to check out?

  • doweyy on 07/10/2017 - 15:19

    Back again :)

    • scrimshaw on 07/10/2017 - 15:24

      removed expiry. under 100 votes though, so probably not worth a sticky.

      • doweyy on 07/10/2017 - 15:26

        I think you're right, people will come back and buy if they search it at least.

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