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edale
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Dec 8, 2017
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Why would they include a WiFi adapter in this? The Pi 3b has BUILT-IN WIFI!!! And there's a Ethernet cable included as well? Pick one and stick to it! And only a 16 GB MicroSD card? And no fan? And a 5V/2.1A PSU? For a Pi 3b you want/need a 2.5A PSU.
I could buy every item in this drop (minus the unneeded WiFi adapter, but with a 32 GB MicroSD card, a proper 5V/2.5A PSU, and a fan) individually for less than $60. (Actually, I did just buy TWO of everything in here for around $115, after taxes and shipping, last week, lol)
This is a straight-up rip-off.
Dec 8, 2017
Thisisntbic
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Dec 14, 2017
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edaleLinks?
Dec 14, 2017
edale
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Dec 14, 2017
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Thisisntbichttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWURJMI (there are similar packages cheaper, but I'm partial to that 9-layer case, as it has both a spot for a fan AND room for a heatsink for the RAM on the bottom of the Pi3)
After that you just need the Micro SD card and the Pi itself. And a controller if you're using it for retrogaming (I recommend the 8bitdo NES30Pro, it shows up on here $15 cheaper than i've found it elsewhere every few months).
At current pricing it'd be $60-$70 per setup (mostly dependant on the MicroSD card purchased) before shipping (not black friday/cyber monday anymore). Still a good chunk cheaper than this drop.
Dec 14, 2017
Geek_Sha
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Jan 14, 2018
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ThisisntbicCheck aliexpress.
Jan 14, 2018
yo-mambo
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Jan 15, 2018
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edaleI agree! First thing I thought when I looked at it was "Why are you including a WiFi dongle with a RPi 3?" This drop has been poorly designed and the price points are too high. I would be surprised if anyone joins ... and hopefully they will read the discussion threads first.
Jan 15, 2018
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