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Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 8GB Single Board Computer $149 ($129 with Afterpay) Delivered @ Umart

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Considering the price increase on these units recently This is a mad deal @ $129 + free delivery (via after-pay coupon code)

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  • need price in title

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  • +6

    Anybody seen zero w v2 in stock for reasonable prices?

    • +10

      sign up for stock alert from core electronics. I bought a month ago for $22 plus shipping.

      • been on the lookout for some zeroes too for a project

      • Gotta admit I love that store. It's really nice to see a genuine local electronics store with reasonable prices and guides. It's like what Jaycar/Dick Smiths (prior to failure) might have been if they were founded in 2019. They've also got the advantage of low overheads which Jaycar doesn't as much as I go there when I need something "now".

    • +1

      Bought for $25 from Pi Australia 2 months ago, They have added 3 more dollars as covid tax: https://raspberry.piaustralia.com.au/collections/raspberry-p…

      Think of the GPIO card as another bit of covid tax (useless inclusion)…

      I was in a jam and needed the board so shelled the extra $$… :(

  • +19

    The power of a Pentium… in the palm of my hand.

    • -3

      Unlimited powerrrrrrrr

    • +1

      I got a Pentium 1 because this is so expensive!

      • +9

        Spoken like someone who has no idea what they're talking about.

        • Most of my experience is with this exact model, 4B 8GB. With a plastic enclosure and with the metal enclosures that act as a heatsink too.

          • +1

            @AustriaBargain: I run multiple 4B 4GB models inside a 3D printer enclosure that reaches on average, ~60C at all times. Not once have I seen an overheat warning.

            • +2

              @Tacooo: I use them for digital displays, always on and always displaying something full screen. I found using PDFs as part of the display is a no go with the plastic cases and even with the metal heatsink cases performance is poor with 4K video and PDF, or anything involving vectors really (a 60fps vector animation on a webpage is like a slideshow on Pi). And with the metal heatsink cases the cases do get mighty warm/hot, like Mike says, so those cases must be very good at extracting heat from the processor.

        • +2

          No idea at all ..

          Great versatile devices, I've got a 4gb set up as a dedicated music streamer running volumio. Built to replace a Chromecast audio - sounds better, can play own collection of files (SSD plugged in), leave on with minimal power usage and best of all gapless playback :). Inexpensive and powerful for a range of uses.

        • +1

          These things do get mighty warm with a big passive heatsink. I can't imagine running them without

          • @MikeKulls: Depends on the task
            Heatsync case from Amazon good

            • +1

              @G-rig: After I tried a Flirc case, have not gone back to fans. K3S cluster. Now silence..

              • @Magus: That's the passive case I got too ;)
                Still put a small heat sync or so on, the kit cost stuff all from core

              • @Magus: @Magus… I run my Pi 4 4gb in Flirc cases (x3). They run cool and silent and never had an issue since ditching the plastic cases and noisy fan.

                I am curious about the RPi 4 8gb model's performance with these Flirc cases. Anyone have this experience? Keen to try one out if and when I can get my hands on an 8gb model.

  • +20

    Damn. Want this.
    But refusing to use after pay haha.

    • +2

      refusing it for practical reasons or something else?

    • +2

      Interested to know why?

      • Morality boners.
        Weird hill to die on really. BNPL companies are tanking anyway, might as well take advantage of discounts while they're burning investor money rather than acting like some sort of fintech vegan with these unusual declarations on every afterpay thread, lol.

        • +1

          I was amazed BNPL bubble occurred. There was nothing there that couldn't be easily copied. Afterpay had first mover advantage, but that was it.

    • +2

      You are the very person who should use it. Get some money out of them and never use it again.

      • +1

        I used them just for that, I don't like the moral of pay later concept when people have no money to pay and get trapped by interest.

        • I agree with the principal of this. Their intro offer sets them back so doesn't hurt as long as you don't get addicted to it.

          That said I've got friends who never buy anything off finance, sure it's stupid but they just don't save for buying items, one had an emergency fund of 5k incase they lost their job/bill buffer account but still liked to get everything on finance, having it spread over time suited them for whatever reason. They were however amazed at the amount they were allowed to borrow if they wanted to, they thought it should've been far less on their income.

  • Thanks, BURNOUTLORD - been waiting for a decent price on the 8GB - and Stock availability!

  • the afterpay discount, is it for first time afterpay use?

    • First afterpay use at Umart, not users

  • +5

    at this point you might as well buy a used laptop, and you get a screen and keyboard for free. stupid

    • +3

      Err yea but you can't fit a used laptop into your pocket.

      • +9
        • That looks awesome. How does that machine connects to the network? I would imagine a USB2.0 to 100Mbps ethernet?

          Edit: nevermind, "USB Type-A port, where you can easily attach a WiFi or Bluetooth adapter"

          • @juns: Yeah I think you're right - USB port is the only connectivity on the thing.

            • @Chandler: Gigabit ethernet and wireless b/g/n/ac dual band 2.4/5 GHz onboard.

              Plus:
              2x USB 3.0 ports
              2x USB 2.0 Ports
              2x Micro HDMI ports supporting up to 4K 60Hz video resolution

              • @camr00: We're talking about the $15 Linux PC that I linked (due to it fitting in aforementioned pockets); not the $150 Linux PC this deal is about.

    • +7

      Depending on the usecase.

      This pi can be used for hardware accelerated transcoding from H.265 to H.264 which makes a good media server.

      But 8GB of memory means in addition to that, can also be used as mini home server to host various stuff, and requiring power of at most 15W.

        • +9

          For me, it's not an issue. For example today, I managed to download an episode of Disney Plus series in 4k within 30 minutes of its release.

          All done automatically through RSS. And after I finish work, it's already there ready for me to watch.

          Also hosting stuff like Nextcloud, my personal knowledgebase, pihole DNS, and other services.

          But that's me. Like I said, it depends on your usecase.

          Edit: Honestly, I still pay for netflix subscription (through turkey). However, with each streaming platform doing their exclusive stuff, I find that it's getting ridiculous to have to subscribe to everything.

        • +2

          No. Radarr and Sonarr

      • Can it do h265 4k without issue?

        • +1

          Yep does it in hardware, no h264 tho.

    • +4

      You do pay premium for the 8GB version. However, most people run Pi 4 headless (without screen and keyboard). In terms of running linux, Pi 4 is easier. For whatever used laptop you picked, which linux distribution do you intend to use?

      3d printing and home assistant servers are quite common usage of Pi 4 and for running 24x7, I don't think a second hand laptop is such a good idea. At this price, you are probably looking at el cheapo laptops.

      • +4

        or a Dell Optiplex 3020M Mini with Intel i5 4590T 2.0GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Win 10 Pro $169 - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/696984

        • +6

          But you've also got to factor in running costs. Every 50W of power usage costs more than $100 a year.

          The Raspberry Pi uses about $34 a year in electricity if you have a USB HDD attached and running, less if your storage device is flash or SSD.

          0.015kW x 24 x 365 x $0.26/kWh = $34.164

          • @Russ: I keep switching camps with this debate, keep going!

        • -1

          I went for the Dell - comes with HDD and Case (and PSU), also windows of course, and a lot easier to futz with being a non-linux user

      • 3d printing especially, I can power the Pi via the 3d printer psu via buck converters, cannot do this with any other device.

  • +11

    I have always bought from core electronics. And it's usually cheaper than this ($123 + delivery is standard for them I think) . However it is out of stock for them at the moment.

    https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-4-model-b-8gb.h…

    • +3

      Yes core electronics is one of 2 approved Pi 4 resellers for Australia and is the cheapest of them

    • +6

      +1 for Core.

      • +3

        Same here. These guys are awesome. They send out dope sticker packs too

    • Will they have Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ in stock anytime soon you think?

    • +2

      Core electronics are great

    • They have some of them in stock if youre happy to buy them in bundle form

  • Got one! Thanks OP. I will use it as an Adblocker lol for now.

    • Pays for itself as soon as it's plugged in.

  • +4

    Damn haven't been following prices, but I paid $82 for mine in July 2021. This is like 50% more.

    • +1

      That's a pretty good price, I bought mine in September and it was $123. I bought a 4GB model for $90 this year as that's all they had in stock

    • Are you sure it was for the 8GB of RAM model?

  • I wonder if the older raspberry pi 3s and 2s are worth anything, I probably have a few kicking around doing nothing.

    • I bought a 3B+ secondhand the other month because I needed one specifically for a project and no 4Bs were available in stock.

  • +1

    OK so wondering what the benefit is for this vs the Dell Optiplex 3020M that is elsewhere on Ozbargain for slightly more? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/696984

    I want to run a Plex server to stream 4k out of, maybe some home assistant stuff and a pihole? Is this better than the 3020m which is on Haswell architecture so can't encode 4k HEVC????

    I know Windows well but have never worked within Linux apart from my Synology NAS.

    • This is smaller, and uses less power.

      On the other hand, the Dell will be much faster.

      The HEVC decoding is only needed if you transcode video, rather than just playing it natively.

    • +1

      Personally I would go the Optiplex for similar money. Power consumption will be still very low at idle (~10w), already supports ssd, more powerful, extra USB ports, upgradable ram, comes with power supply and a case!
      I run a similar hp SFF with i5-3470s, runs plex on docker just fine, although I don’t use 4K.
      Only big benefit of 4B is the community support is massive.

      • +1

        very low at idle (~10w)

        Where did you find that power consumption figure? This website says typical power consumption of 28W for the CPU alone: http://cpuboss.com/cpu/Intel-Core-i5-4590T

        • Basing on my own similar system using the 3470s which is 65w TDP and draws 11w idle, 20w under light load e.g. Plex (measured at the wall). I would expect a 35w TDP system to draw even less. But no I don’t have a direct reference for the 4590T.

          • +1

            @orza: I'm impressed, much better power consumption than my ancient desktop with 45W TDP, from circa 2009. Its power consumption barely changes between idle and full power.

            Thanks for the info!

        • +3

          I have had many Lenovo Tiny over the years (very similar to these Dell Micro), and can confirm 10W idle is about right. This is before attaching any external USB hard drives.

          The CPU spec figures are the ceiling of the range and has no relationship with the idle power consumption

          The idle power has a lot to do with the type of power supply unit. These Dell Micros run a laptop style power brick and so has similar level to laptops (business laptops, not gaming ones).

          Desktop PSUs are easily 40W+ at idle.

          Raspberry Pi runs on USB wall wart generally. For Pi 4 expect around 3-5watts idle

      • I went the Optiplex as it comes with a W10 license, HDD and case/psu. Also I might use it just as an HTPC at the back of my telly (and the Plex Server) rather than attached to my NAS. Might almost be time to retire my shield if I can get this setup correctly, a la this person's setup: https://imgur.com/gallery/4ELQij1

        Wife will be the final arbiter - whats easier for her, shield or this? Might be the shield still…. sigh….haha

  • +1

    You could consider installing Pihole on Raspberry Pi 4 using Balena deployment https://www.balena.io/blog/deploy-network-wide-ad-blocking-w…

  • +1

    If anyone doesn’t want to use Afterpay, Core electronics have the 1g and 4g for $66.92 and $92.40 + shipping or C&C respectively

  • -1

    Isnt this way more computer for the money?
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/696984

    • Sort of, but it is 10x the weight and 5x the size; along with requiring a mains outlet to power.

      Not to mention lack of "tinkerability" due to no GPIO ports and being incompatible with ARM applications that were writtten to be run on Raspberry Pi.

    • OOS and not the same price including the discount

      • They had three at the local shop I visited the other day. When I did the check stock in store option, every store in my area (4) had stock, only online didn't. I checked in Sydney, and some stores had stock while others didn't, same in Wollongong, Melbourne, Albury, Tamworth, Perth, Darwin. No stock if I type in Brisbane or Rockhampton, and no store nearby in somewhere like Broken Hill. So, yes, your mileage may vary, but more than a few places have stock.

  • Always thought $120-130 was the normal price ?

    • +1

      I think its a bit like graphics cards ATM for similar reasons

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