Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ Board (3B)

I'm using this for a pihole DNS server (check into this, it's simple and well worth setting up). It's a big improvement over the Zero I was using. Nice performance bump. Very stable so far.

*Edit: In addition to the personal use license of the Wolfram Programming Language, a free copy of Minecraft, it seems Intel has now made the Movidius Artificial Intelligence USB Compute Stick compatible with the Raspberry Pi 3 B - this means you can run Intelligent Systems on a SBC with an ARM chip (e.g., Google's TensorFlow) so long as the Pi has Stretch installed...and you own/purchase the Movidius Compute Stick (approx. $80). So with new boards coming out with integrated AI (e.g., the Kirin 970 chipset at ~$300), the RPi 3 B still remains relevant and competitive.Although the Rasbperry Pi 3 B has been eclipsed in some way or another by numerous SBCs that have recently become available, including it's own successor - the 3 B+ - the Pi 3 B remains lower in price and is a surprisingly robust computer.The Pi3s specs on paper vs countless other boards make it seem like the Pi3 is lagging behind severely. This is absolutely not the case - I can get the Pi3 to run smoother than other boards that claim double the computing power.The main advantage is in it's ease of use, ease of customization, and it's incredibly broad support community. If you run into problems, troubleshooting and overcoming the problem is utterly streamlined. For those unfamiliar with Linux, the Pi3 can teach you a lot.The Pi3 running Raspbian provides a lot of value in terms of software - for one, you are granted a personal use license to use the Wolfram Alpha programming language. For $35, that's a pretty big deal in my opinion. It also has a copy of Minecraft ready to go. And that's on top of the immense library of Linux open software.And the Pi3 lends itself to pushing the hardware - overclocking is simple, only requiring the modification of a config file. So it may have low specs standard, you can squeeze a decent amount of additional compute power.I definitely think the Pi3B is a great purchase for so many reasons. One thing to keep in mind is the need for an AC adapter (pref w a switch) and a microSD card for the OS. Also, some small heatsinks are a good idea and are inexpensive. So there is a little bit you will need to acquire if you don't already have the items needed.

Works just fine, workhorse lil' computer, perfect for a ad-block server, coding practice, educational environments. Arrived two days earlier than predicted.

fast shipping, works as advertised

Love this product, most of our team "Production Teams of the World" has been studying to work with this new age system a must have, must find to do or to work with. Do not change Mrs. & Mr. Raspberry and thank you again.

This product is loads of fun with endless potential. The only problem I had was it quit working after a couple months. I would suggest buying a starter kit to ensure the best protection and proper use.

The shipping was quick and the item works as if it’s new. The value is really good for how hard these are to find for a good price.

This is a spectacular mini computer. For those familiar with computer hardware and Linux, this offers some great capabilities. From stopping annoying ads (pi-hole DNS), to your own VoIP server/PBX (Asterisk with or without FreePBX), to a cheap marine navigation+AIS device (add a BU-353 GPS, and RTL-SDR USB dongles, keep below deck/away from water, and broadcast AIS and backup GPS over WiFi to your Android/OpenCPN navigation station on deck), to setting up your own media server (multiple options), you can easily set up a custom server or servers that fit your needs, all at a very reasonable price. And I haven’t even mentioned automation/robotics possibilities.I wouldn’t recommend Pi for absolute beginners, as there’s a non-trivial learning curve, especially if you’re only buying the board. Novices would be better off with a kit that includes an SD card with a pre-installed operating system. The experienced will be fine buying just the board. As you partition/image a new SD card, keep in mind that default OS images may include multiple partitions, so if you attempt to write an image to an existing partition instead of overwriting the whole card, you’ll be stuck wondering why you’re only getting a red light, and no other activity :). If you can’t see files on the card after writing the image, you need to try again. Hope this helps!