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The new version of the cheap Linux board that everybody loves!
Apparently due to the new SOC, it has approx 6X the processing power of the older B+ model. Since the USB and Ethernet bus is one shared processor, NAS performance wouldn't be that much better than the previous RPIs. The form factor is the same as the B+ so it will fit in the cases and accessories for it.

It seems to still be a fair upgrade over the previous model

Also, apparently a version of windows 10 will be released for the PI2 since it uses the newer ARM7 Architecture.

http://dev.windows.com/en-us/featured/raspberrypi2support

Having a more powerful PSU is even more highly recommended now, with a minimum power output of 10W (5V,2A).

Features:

  • Quad Core CPU,
  • 1GB RAM,
  • 900MHz Board Clock Speed,
  • 40 GPIO Pins,
  • 4 x USB Ports,
  • 4 Pole Stereo Output,
  • HDMI Port,
  • 10/100 Ethernet,
  • Micro SD Card Slot

EDIT: For free shipping ($45+), you could add a power adaptor

Or a case
You can also get this case for $4.99 as opposed to the $10 case above.
Mod: 3/2 12:40PM updated price in title from $38 to $41.80 (to include GST)

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  • Merlict on 03/02/2015 - 03:43
    +8

    Is this actually a bargain though? Seems to be about RRP

    • meatgasm on 03/02/2015 - 03:53
      +17

      Actually, you're right, but it would be useful for people to know about this and buy it out before stocks run out and they're really hard to find for 4 months.

      • HomeAlone on 03/02/2015 - 03:55
        +18

        If only this site had some other place to post things like this…

        • meatgasm on 03/02/2015 - 09:02
          -3

          Shit, it was already up on the forums?

          This gives it a weeee bit more exposure though. Plus them sweet sweet internet points.

        • DrDuck on 03/02/2015 - 09:37
          +15

          @meatgasm: The first rule of internet points is that you do not talk about internet points…

        • meatgasm on 03/02/2015 - 09:40
          +9

          @DrDuck: Ive learned. Me mentioning them seems to have backfired. Oh well …

    • IVI on 03/02/2015 - 06:33

      Let's see:

      Same price now buys
      + more RAM (even if shared w/ GPU)
      + higher clock speed

      IMO, it matters not that the added value persists.

    • IVI on 03/02/2015 - 06:40
      +4

      Buy 5 at $36.60 each

      • IVI on 09/02/2015 - 13:37

        see SlashDot.org article on issues with photo flash's effect on what seems to be this board.

    • hen dawg on 03/02/2015 - 08:35

      Agreed, its the standard price from the only/main distributor

    • SteveBuscemi on 03/02/2015 - 08:50
      +21

      I'm voting it as a bargain solely because I don't think a US$35 product will remain at AU$38 for very long…

    • [Deactivated] on 03/02/2015 - 09:26
      +5

      RRP is US$35, which is about AU$44, so $5 off.

    • colaman on 03/02/2015 - 14:43

      Well it is cheaper than here

      http://au.rs-online.com/web/p/processor-microcontroller-deve…

      So is cheaper than the opposition by a few dollars although freight is free.

    • [Deactivated] on 03/02/2015 - 18:56

      This product has like just came out.

    • Crownanchor on 04/02/2015 - 07:29

      Little Bird electronics is selling this for $57 so Element14 is a very nice price.

      Sometimes the pricing of raspberry pi products and accessories goes up from the initial pricing and it maybe possible for this quad core B model to increase in price in a few months.

      • Crownanchor on 16/02/2015 - 19:08

        That was fast, its already increased in price by a little, now $41 + GST, previously $38

  • dhie20 on 03/02/2015 - 06:00

    Can I run windows 7/8 on it?

    • f4te on 03/02/2015 - 06:30

      No.

      • furythree on 03/02/2015 - 20:37
        +4

        so what is it for then

        does it run crysis

    • IVI on 03/02/2015 - 06:34
      +1

      A ver of Windows: Yes

    • SteveBuscemi on 03/02/2015 - 08:50
      +6

      It'll run Windows 10, and MS will provide it for free.

      • muncan on 03/02/2015 - 09:07
        +6

        With Chandler Bing?

      • venomx2 on 03/02/2015 - 21:19

        I thought you had to upgrade from Windows 7/8?

      • scud70 on 04/02/2015 - 08:30

        I believe from what i read was that they will provide it for free in a development capacity as part of their "internet of things" drive, so i'm not sure whats involved in that and if general consumer will have access :)

      • chipstss on 04/02/2015 - 08:36

        Not a desktop version of Windows, so don't think you'll be running a web browser or anything like that

        • muncan on 04/02/2015 - 08:40

          So no Bing?

        • chipstss on 04/02/2015 - 08:45

          @muncan: No Bing or Bonzi Buddy https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8983801

        • ryang on 04/02/2015 - 13:19

          @chipstss:

          Not a desktop version of Windows, so don't think you'll be running a web browser or anything like that

          I mentioned it later in this post; essentially you will have a GUI, but no desktop. "Universal applications" will be supported, so potentially a web browser will be quite possible.

        • chipstss on 05/02/2015 - 04:16

          @ryang: I hope so

  • nephilim on 03/02/2015 - 06:45
    +7

    If you want to hook it up to a TV, would suggest just waiting a bit for the Intel Compute Stick (89, but has wifi, Bluetooth, inbuilt memory ect.)

    • bargdebarg on 04/02/2015 - 06:44

      Yes that looks like a much slicker package for home media centre use. I had the last raspberry pi b and it worked just ok as a media centre streaming from the HP server but there was so much mucking around we eventually stopped using it.

  • 4han on 03/02/2015 - 06:53

    Basic delivery (Sydney) is $12.95 Bummer!

    • bleugh on 03/02/2015 - 07:56
      +4

      Make the order over $45 and its free

      • 4han on 03/02/2015 - 08:31

        yup. figured that after nkahoang's tip

  • nkahoang on 03/02/2015 - 07:03
    +25

    Bought one.

    To those who want free delivery, add a case for $10.00 and shipping is free! (instead of having to pay ~$13.00 for shipping)

    • kabammi on 03/02/2015 - 07:41
      +5

      Excellent. It works, thanks for the tip. Only thing to add is the model number of the $10 case so it's easy to find.
      MC-RP002-CLR
      and link here

      Under the same model number, there's a $4.95 version listed. Exactly the same case, go figure. But with that you don't get the free shipping.

      • 4han on 03/02/2015 - 08:37
        +2

        Got two of the 4.95 enclosures to make the shipping free. One for the old RPi sitting and gathering dust.

        • whitty on 03/02/2015 - 18:58

          The case for model B+ and RPi 2 aren't compatible with the original model A/B. In case your existing Pi has been gathering dust for as long as some of mine.

      • Kermiac on 03/02/2015 - 10:10

        I had a good look at both cases listed on the site. The $10 case is listed as having no SVHC (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substance_of_very_high_concern). The cheaper case doesn't, which implies it may actually contain SVHC.

      • kingmw on 03/02/2015 - 10:26

        Same for the black one

        http://au.element14.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?cat…

      • hotwinter on 03/02/2015 - 12:44
        +2

        A $4.95 case plus 2x IR receiver make it perfect!
        http://au.element14.com/vishay-semiconductor/tsop38238/ir-re…

        • hatts on 03/02/2015 - 12:56
          +5

          CEC > IR
          (control the Pi with TV Remote over HDMI)

        • hotwinter on 03/02/2015 - 13:57
          +2

          @hatts:
          Not all the TV supported…

        • whitty on 03/02/2015 - 19:02

          I should have thought of this. One of these added into a case should be nicer than a USB receiver stuck on the outside.

        • whitty on 03/02/2015 - 19:03
          +2

          @hatts: I found out about this by accident when I got my first RPi. That one has been stuck with media player duties ever since. It's a lot better than messing around with another remote or using your phone (Though playing movies for the kids without getting out of bed was pretty handy too).

        • daerka on 03/02/2015 - 19:14

          @whitty: To me, CEC is a major advantage the RPi has over alternatives for media playback. I'm hoping the improved processor will help overcome at least some of the disadvantages of the RPi, and make it a workable alternative again. Time will tell.

        • kabammi on 04/02/2015 - 08:25

          buggery bugger. I didn't know about the IR receiver. My order was dispatched last night. Why would you use 2? was it just to make up the free shipping?

        • hotwinter on 04/02/2015 - 11:41

          @kabammi:
          Keep 1 as spare just in case.

        • hatts on 04/02/2015 - 18:57

          @daerka: You and me both

    • ddhytz on 03/02/2015 - 07:46

      Does the RPi B+ case fit this new board?

      • bleugh on 03/02/2015 - 07:57

        Yes, it's physically the same

      • pmupsinep on 03/02/2015 - 08:01

        Yes, it's physically the same

        • [Deactivated] on 03/02/2015 - 08:08
          +4

          Let's get physical, physical!

        • leonheart1 on 03/02/2015 - 08:16
          +3

          What about mentally?

      • timmypete on 03/02/2015 - 10:50
        +3

        Almost physically the same. The HaD post mentions the RAM's moved to the bottom and that most cases fitted without modification (Thread here), but there are also references in the comments to certain cases needing minor modifications and cuts to fit properly.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/02/2015 - 08:23

    Can this decode video like the ODROID with the Mali-450 GPU (up to 4K resolution, great for 1080p)?

    Hmm.. Apparently, it's a VideoCore IV @ 250 MHz.

    • kasp on 03/02/2015 - 14:12
      -1

      Why not get the odroid? Samish price and better at everything.

  • ezza on 03/02/2015 - 08:24
    +1

    Still no wifi :(

    What's the cheapest way to add wifi to the box?

    • f4te on 03/02/2015 - 08:34
      +4

      Probably $2.73 - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/171595799114
      Or to be safe $3.48 - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301374835899

      • ezza on 03/02/2015 - 08:37

        Ahhhh right… great… thanks :)

        Are people still loading XBMC on these? Are using it for other things these days?

        • bargaino on 03/02/2015 - 09:04
          +1

          Its all about the GPIO pins for hardware interfaces.
          If you just want a mini-ARM-PC with USB, hdmi etc, there are plenty of better alternatives.

        • richox on 03/02/2015 - 09:15
          +3

          @manic:

          can you provide some examples? something with HDMI, 1080p video delivery to TV from NAS over ethernet?

        • glide on 03/02/2015 - 09:16

          Yup, been using XMBC via the openelec distribution since the original release. Use it every day :-)

        • bargaino on 03/02/2015 - 09:31

          @richox:
          For ethernet, you may want a USB dongle.
          Alternatives tend to be more expensive, but Android TV sticks can be cheaper and come with XBMC pre-loaded. And a case even :)
          The new Windows-8 mini-PCs are an option too. Remember the Pi is bare-bones with no power, cables, or storage.

        • SteveBuscemi on 03/02/2015 - 10:01

          @manic: Any Android sticks support dynamic refresh switching (eg. 24/25/50Hz output based on content) yet or is it still almost universally 60Hz only? That was always my dealbreaker with Android XBMC.

        • whats up skip on 03/02/2015 - 10:17

          @manic:

          Yes, but there are so many applications and add on hardware that are specifically made for the Pi.

        • Praeto on 03/02/2015 - 14:05
          +2

          I put RaspBMC (Raspberry XBMC clone) on one of the old B+ Pis, and gave it to my parents. Other than pointing it to their NAS during setup, I haven't touched it since. So far it has had 6 months uptime, works with their standard remote, reads every format I throw at it, and is easy to use.. It's brilliant, and blows the previous devices (that they paid hundreds for) out of the water.

        • noz on 03/02/2015 - 22:18

          @richox:
          I have one of these babies..

          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/179849

          Load it up with Openelec firmware, works beautifully, supports CEC too.

        • bargdebarg on 04/02/2015 - 06:45

          @GStone: You got lucky

        • dexx on 10/02/2015 - 12:08
          +1

          @manic:
          Ive found the Raspberry PI running Openelec to be better than any comparably priced Android or Arm box

  • Mossy on 03/02/2015 - 08:32
    +2

    Nice price, but I think I'm still gonna get this instead, little more $ but higher specs, 1.7Ghz & Gigabit Ethernet for starters.
    Odroid C1

    • asa79 on 03/02/2015 - 08:57
      +3

      Community support is less than raspberry tho

      • toughen on 03/02/2015 - 11:21
        +1

        This… I have an Ordoid-X and the XMBC images still aren't as smooth as an RPi running OpenElec.

    • meatgasm on 03/02/2015 - 09:01
      +2

      http://www.hardkernel.com/main/products/prdt_info.php?g_code…

      Its got a power switch port, so looks like it would be easier to turn off and on again : P

      • shagaroo on 03/02/2015 - 09:32

        For anyone who's interested - case with switch and space for 2.5" hard drive:

        https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/plusberry-pi-media-box-ru…

        I'm using my pi as a backup/sync device so useful for me with the HD. I assume this pi should fit since it's "physically the same". I think they are in production phase now.

      • asa79 on 04/02/2015 - 19:51

        There is mini usb power cables with switches on them for raspberry available on ebay

  • kytosol on 03/02/2015 - 08:52
    +3

    Purchased with case and free shipping.

    Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet.. hmm.

    • muncan on 03/02/2015 - 09:10
      +46

      You could put it in the case?

      • kytosol on 03/02/2015 - 14:30
        +2

        Will do!

        • muncan on 03/02/2015 - 14:33
          +2

          Glad I could help!

    • mathew42 on 05/02/2015 - 22:47

      If you have kids, I suggest installing Kano. You won't have the advantage of the keyboard, but it is excellent.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/02/2015 - 09:13
    +2

    great pricing, but horrible website.

    I see the older versions are fairly cheap too.

  • lightningben on 03/02/2015 - 09:18
    +1

    Any recommendations (including links) on which power supply to get?
    Thanks for me.

    • lightningben on 03/02/2015 - 09:21
      +1

      Can I just use an ipad charger???

    • meatgasm on 03/02/2015 - 09:31
      +3

      This should be fine:
      http://au.element14.com/pro-power/psu-raspberry-pi-2a-5v/psu…

      A genuine ipad charger with a good USB cable would work.

      • lightningben on 03/02/2015 - 09:38

        Thanks. I have a stack of genuine ipad chargers so I will use one of them!

      • EggMan28 on 03/02/2015 - 12:21

        This might be a slightly cheaper way to get us the free shipping, for those that don't need a case.

        I bought a case + original Pi from them previously (also to get free shipping) and didn't have much use for it until I got my NinjaBlocks add-on (and took it out of the case to extend the antenna).

      • BewareOfThe Dog on 03/02/2015 - 12:21

        The power Supply needs to be a fairly decent output. I had problems with my pi, & the adapter wasn't powerful enough.

      • SteveBuscemi on 07/02/2015 - 11:29
        +2

        iPad chargers are designed for charging, not constant power. As you put more load on the charger the voltage decreases fairly linearly, from 5.1V all the way down to 4.4V at a full 2A. For this reason, RPi/Kodi devs don't recommend them.

        I had no problem using an iPad charger with my Pi 1, but with the new model allowing 1.2A to its USB ports alone, an iPad charger would definitely struggle with, say, an overclocked Pi with an external HDD plugged in directly.

        • glide on 09/02/2015 - 15:55

          Yup. With the new one I constantly have a coloured square in the top left corner which signifies low voltage. And that's only with an IR adapter plugged in without any overclock. Its been stable so far though, so will see how I go.

          The new RPI is so much faster though - XBMC is so much smoother!

  • Polak on 03/02/2015 - 09:19
    +11

    For the new purchases, don't forget you still need… micro sd card 32g ideal, wifi dongle, case, power supply, hdmi cable, By the time your done your up around the $100 mark.

    • geebee on 03/02/2015 - 22:20
      +9

      Yeah, but I bet a lot of OZ bargainers will have all the above laying around, I know I have :)

      • Polak on 04/02/2015 - 07:10
        -4

        Laying around?, I Doubt that, Unless your an avid micro computer experimenter, which is what the raspberry is all about, you cant go past it, but If Its a matter of plugging it in to do xbmc etc, then an M8 would be the way to go, Oh and almost forgot, you also need an adapter to plug your micro sd card into your computer to program the firmware.

        • glide on 09/02/2015 - 16:01

          Besides the case, nothing here is particularly rare.

          I don't need 32 GB nor wifi for my purpose. I have a stack of old usb chargers or USB ports in my TV, and a power cable can be had for next to nothing. Have several new and old laptops with SDCard reader which can be used to write the image.

          So it really depends on what you want to use it for, but I think you'd have to try pretty hard to hit $100.

  • terrywang on 03/02/2015 - 09:22

    I'll go for the ODROID-C1 because of it's Gigabit Ethernet for now. The only drawback is the Cortex-A5 Quad Core CPU.

    I'll be curious to see what ODROID comes up with.

    • whats up skip on 03/02/2015 - 10:19
      +1

      What are you doing that needs Gigabit on these sorts of things?

      • praga on 03/02/2015 - 10:29

        NAS probably, I was thinking of doing the same, then I saw the speeds and dropped the idea.

        • whats up skip on 03/02/2015 - 10:40
          +1

          That's problem, it is too slow for a NAS, so there is no need for Gigabit.

          Netgear basic NAS on special for around $100 sometimes will be much faster.

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