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Best version of Raspberry Pi?

Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:07 pm

I'm looking into getting a Raspberry Pi and I would like to know which is the best version of it.

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Re: Best version of Raspberry Pi?

Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:23 pm

B+ with Raspbian

But it really depends on what your intended use is.
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Re: Best version of Raspberry Pi?

Fri Oct 24, 2014 1:08 am

Always go with the newest version of the raspberry pi if you are a biginner and want to use it for general programming. The model a and b is good for products which have been made with the pi and still use the layouts of the old pis. In general, go with the B+
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Re: Best version of Raspberry Pi?

Fri Oct 24, 2014 2:30 am

kusti8 wrote:Always go with the newest version of the raspberry pi if you are a biginner and want to use it for general programming. The model a and b is good for products which have been made with the pi and still use the layouts of the old pis. In general, go with the B+
Well.... I think the first step is to decide which is best for the specific use, a Model A or a Model B. If the Model B fits better, then the best choice is probably the B+. If the Model A fits the role better, then one is faced with working on getting an A now or waiting until the A+ arrives.

If one is just starting out and wants to have as general a version as possible (even if the eventual use fits the A best), starting with the B+ would certainly be my choice.

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