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Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, 4GB RAM US$57.29 (A$77.39) Delivered @ Fasttech

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Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, 4GB RAM US$57.29 (A$77.39) Delivered @ Fasttech
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Russ on 01/09/2020 - 16:38 fasttech.com (2519 clicks)
Last edited 02/09/2020 - 13:39 by 1 other user
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Edit: price has increased to US$63.66 (=AU$86.60), so while that's a little bit cheaper than RS components ($93.60) and Element14 ($92.40), I'm marking the deal as expired.

Cheapest ever price for RPi 4 with 4GB RAM!

15% off with coupon code, details here: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/561848
US$67.40 less 15% = US$57.29
Also stacks with additional 3.5% back from CashRewards, so even lower in price.
You can also get a free storage bag (not suitable to store RPi in), see here for details: https://www.fasttech.com/forums/promotions/t/3096184/coming-…

Note: the store is Fasttech, not TechFast. Fasttech is a Chinese online seller, delivery expected to take 3+ weeks unless you pay for a shipping upgrade.

Note also for business purchasers, Fasttech do not add GST to the price, so you can't claim GST back.

From the webpage:
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Quad-Core 64 Bit Motherboard Mainboard Broadcom BCM2711 CPU / 4GB RAM / Bluetooth V5.0 / 802.11ac / 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band / supports 4K

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  • [Deactivated] on 01/09/2020 - 18:32

    I found that a Pi4 really requires active cooling for most uses, and needs a very specific USB-C powersupply, so while I bought my first one like this, subsequent units have been bought in kits because it works out cheaper overall.

    • pinkybrain on 01/09/2020 - 19:08

      how well does 4k and 1080p HEVC 10 bit play on kodi running the pi4?

      • [Deactivated] on 01/09/2020 - 19:17

        I haven’t run Kodi on one, but 4K doesn’t seem like a possibility. They can’t run 1080p in the browser (but apparently it’s fine in Kodi because Kodi makes use of the hardware acceleration and the browser doesn’t).

        • pinkybrain on 01/09/2020 - 19:25

          wow that is crap that 1080p can't even run in the browser

          so you tested in youtube at 1080p and it is laggy?
          you running raspbian?

          if you can test with LibreELEC and pm me your experience it would be great.

          • [Deactivated] on 01/09/2020 - 19:27
            -2

            @pinkybrain: yeah no

          • netsurfer on 01/09/2020 - 20:39
            +1

            @pinkybrain: Here is my limited tests on Raspbian (32 bit). I don't use my Pi 4 for video or desktop.

            killall xcompmgr fix/hack applied before the test (otherwise the test result is even worse):

            Tested on a 4K screen, running Chromium. Pi 4 / 4GB RAM version.

            Display Resolution youTube Video Result
            1080p/60 1080p 30 fps Ok
            1080p/60 1080p 60 fps Playable, noticeable minor drop frames and screen tearing
            2160p/30 1080p 30 fps Unpleasant, frequent drop frames and screen tearing

            Sorry, I won't bother with LibreELEC. If I really want play 4K or even full HD videos, I wouldn't bother with RPi 4. Have other better toys and decent PCs/Macs that do far better jobs. Pi 4 is only used as a cheap low power mini server.

            • pinkybrain on 01/09/2020 - 22:51

              @netsurfer: so you only playing this via the web browser?
              it won't have hardware acceleration like kodi then?

              why don't you play/test youtube at 4k when display resolution is 4k but only at 1080p 30fps?

              that is disappointing that pi4 is so weak as a media player

    • netsurfer on 01/09/2020 - 19:27

      I bought my first one with official power supply. When I saw 5V/3A, I knew it need a decent USB-C.

      I am not a fan of the starter kit, especially those cost effective ones. You get a cheap fan, an ordinary case. If you want to do something with the GPIO, the case isn't that good.

      With Pi 4 priced like this, getting the full kit doesn't make sense.

    • ndftz on 02/09/2020 - 09:09

      I have the 8gb. it can use any usb-c cabe I have.
      very forgiving of different power supplies too.

      IIRC there was an issue with the 2 and 4gb models that has been fixed in newer batches (including all the 8gb ones)

      • 4wd on 02/09/2020 - 19:52

        I'm running a RasPi4B 4GB off a Tronsmart 5 port desktop charger using a generic USB-C cable, (actually there's a 4B and 3B+ running off the desktop charger).

        No problems since I got it a year ago, just after it was released, although both run as headless servers.

  • whyisave on 01/09/2020 - 18:38
    -1

    As far as I know, you cannot boot off USB with the RPi 4 (only the MicroSD slot).
    With the RPi 3, you can boot off USB.

    Correct me, if I'm wrong.

    ( MicroSD don't handle read/writes as well as USB flash memory )

    • Wheresmyspaceship on 01/09/2020 - 18:50
      +2

      I think the 4 has been updated so you can but from USB now too.

    • xoom on 01/09/2020 - 19:07
      +1

      You can boot raspberry pi 4 off usb.

      https://notenoughtech.com/raspberry-pi/how-to-boot-raspberry…

      I followed this and my raspberry pi 4 boots off an ssd in a usb caddy.

      • whyisave on 01/09/2020 - 19:22

        Thanks for that link.

        So, do you still have to leave the MicroSD in the RPi, and then boot off the SSD ?

        • Russ on 01/09/2020 - 19:33
          +2

          The original version of the RPi4 could only boot from microSD, later versions from USB as well (don't need anything in the microSD socket). Unclear which version Fasttech are selling. But even with the original version, if you have a bit of Linux knowledge, you can put the boot partition on the microSD and the OS partition on USB. The boot partition does not normally get written to, unless you are reinstalling the OS, so the microSD won't wear out when configured this way.

          Or you could just use a high-endurance microSD, as used in dashcams.

          Apparently the original RPi4 can be updated to boot from USB, see:
          https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/boot-raspberry-pi-4-usb

          • whyisave on 01/09/2020 - 19:57

            @Russ: I did not know the RPi 4 update resolved that issue.

            I looked at it last end of 2019 or beginning of 2020.

            I am now educated on this matter.

            Thanks for your informative reply :-)

          • netsurfer on 01/09/2020 - 20:55
            +1

            @Russ: You only need to update to the latest firmware then USB boot can be done. It has nothing to do with the hardware revision. The new hardware revision fixes the issue where if you use an expensive cable such as Apple USB-C/USB-C cable which enforced full USB-PD, then it won't charge. It's generally not an issue as you wouldn't spend $29 on a cable considered the original charger with cable is cheaper than the Apple cable.

        • usmanyousaf on 01/09/2020 - 19:45
          +1

          You still need microsd card in the raspberry pi as boot files stores in microsd. once raspberry load the boot files, it then start using usb.

          • xoom on 01/09/2020 - 20:16
            +1

            @usmanyousaf: You can copy the boot files to ssd and that would boot straight to usb.

            Or you can image the downloaded file to microsd. Then use the imaging tool in the rasbian os to clone the microsd to ssd or other usb drive. Once done follow the boot to usb guide and the usb drive should boot in the pi 4without the microsd card.

        • harry2015 on 01/09/2020 - 20:05
          +1

          With latest firmware, you can boot from USB/SSD without SD card.
          I am running Raspbian of an SSD.

          • xoom on 01/09/2020 - 20:09
            +2

            @harry2015: I'm running retropie build. No microsd in my raspberry pi 4. Just the ssd in a usb caddy.

  • ragrum on 01/09/2020 - 19:54
    +3

    For anyone who doesn't need that much performance, the Raspberry Pi Zero W is back in stock at $19.75 + $3 shipping:
    https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-zero-w-wireless…

    • Russ on 02/09/2020 - 01:23

      I'd like to try and turn the RPi Zero W into a dashcam, using one of the RPi camera modules. While there are lots of instructional articles and youtube videos, none that I can find show how it performs at night. Have you seen any?

      • ragrum on 02/09/2020 - 01:37

        I haven't seen anything. Sounds like a cool project but seems like it would be hard to match the specs for a given price of a dedicated dashcam. What advantages would using the RPi have?

        • Russ on 02/09/2020 - 02:15
          +2

          Well, I haven't seen a decent dashcam for less than ~$90 this year, so $20 RPi Zero plus $5 RPi camera, plus a 3D-printed case and some electronic parts I have lying around, sounds like a much better price to me.

          Also, I'd rather be able to configure the way the dashcam works. Maybe low resolution video combined with a 5MP still photo twice a second, should be much better than most dashcams if I want to read number plates.

          Also, the RPi could be programmed to turn on WiFi for ~2 minutes after startup, look for my home's wifi, and upload the latest videos to NAS.

  • r0nmac on 01/09/2020 - 20:46
    +3

    Got one. Dunno why. Thanks.

    • xoom on 01/09/2020 - 20:52
      +8

      the ozbargain way. Buy first. Find a use for it after.

  • usmanyousaf on 01/09/2020 - 22:47
    +2

    Now the target is to find case, heatsink and fan.

    • ilubbargains on 02/09/2020 - 10:49

      If it helps, I just bought a Flirc passive cooling case ($27.72) off Amazon after some research. The perk is the case acts as one large heatsink so you don't need a fan. Also added a a power supply and misc bit and bobs to qualify for free Prime shipping.

  • starter on 02/09/2020 - 19:47

    Any place where I can get used ones?

  • Russ on 07/09/2020 - 12:56
    +3

    Everyone, please comment when you receive your "Order #B123456789 - Shipped" email from Fasttech, and again when you actually receive it, so others know if their delivery is unusually delayed.

    • ilubbargains on 15/09/2020 - 10:29
      +2

      If it helps anyone: ordered 1/9/2020; shipped 9/9/2020.

      • ilubbargains on 08/10/2020 - 16:17
        +2

        Received mine on 7/10/2020. Looking forward to trawling thru forums this weekend on tips to build a gaming console

        • xoom on 08/10/2020 - 17:02

          Load retropie image on it. Use ps3 or xbox controller and bobs your uncle.

        • zfa on 08/10/2020 - 19:18

          Last update on mine was:

          2020-09-16 13:14 The item is on transport to the country of destination

          How does that compare with your timeline? Itching to get my hands on this.

          • ilubbargains on 08/10/2020 - 22:25
            +1

            @zfa: Yours sounds like you're around 7 days behind my timeline; assuming you're in a metro area, hopefully yours will arrive by late next week?

    • Indomie5 on 01/10/2020 - 12:38
      +2

      got mine today

      • Russ on 02/10/2020 - 01:50

        That's good news, it looks like free shipping from China is getting back to it's pre-COVID performance of 3 weeks in transit.

    • fatbunn on 12/10/2020 - 17:40
      +1

      got mine today

    • AwesomeAndrew on 12/10/2020 - 23:54
      +1

      Got mine today.

  • cassiopeia on 20/10/2020 - 10:03

    ordered mine on the 01/09 and still have not received it. last update was on 28-09 saying that "The consignment has arrived in the country of destination"

    • Russ on 20/10/2020 - 15:40
      +1

      Unfortunately Australia Post does the last leg of the delivery, and they normally don't update the tracking information. Three weeks seems excessive, even for Australia Post, maybe worthwhile querying them online? Don't ask your local Australia Post outlet, they are just a franchised store, and don't know much.

      • cassiopeia on 20/10/2020 - 22:25

        yeh I might give that a shot -wasn't sure if Australia Post were the ones that took over the last bit or not, but thanks for confirming!

        • Russ on 21/10/2020 - 02:01
          +1

          Unless you pay for courier delivery (DHL, UPS, FedEx etc.), everything that comes from China goes through Australia Post for the delivery leg.

          I don't think Australia post get paid for the delivery either, I can't see how I can pay 65c through ebay for a USB cable from China, and Australia post delivering it for 65c or less. Might go some way to explaining why Australia Post are so slow for such deliveries.

          P.S. Expect Australia post to take a day or two to find out where your delivery is.

          • cassiopeia on 21/10/2020 - 11:40
            +1

            @Russ: Just when I was about to message Australia Post, I finally received my Raspberry Pi. Thanks for your recommendations though!

            • Russ on 22/10/2020 - 18:47

              @cassiopeia: Thanks for replying, probably others are wondering where their deliveries are too.

  • [Deactivated] on 20/10/2020 - 17:25

    I had problems with the delivery going missing, they were helpful cancelling the order.

    • Russ on 21/10/2020 - 02:03

      Unclear who you are referring to - was Fasttech helpful, or Australia Post?

      • [Deactivated] on 21/10/2020 - 06:38
        +1

        Fasttech cancelled the order and gave me credit against something else.
        It was lost with their carrier, it didn't make it to Australia post.

        • Russ on 22/10/2020 - 18:51

          Fasttech are good like that, I've been offered credit or refund for smaller purchases, when the item was different to what their website described. I haven't had to contact them for any purchases larger than AU$10 though, did they not offer you the option of a refund?

          • [Deactivated] on 22/10/2020 - 20:42
            +1

            @Russ: They probably could have but I already wanted to get a tablet with them so I just went with credit.

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