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March 2016
(90%)
64 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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(96%)
161 Reviews
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The editors liked
Drains less power than the Pi 2
Wide choice of operating systems
64bit quad core processor
WIFI and Bluetooth baked into the board
Compatibility with existing hardware add ons
Great value
Big performance upgrade
Wi-fi is an excellent addition
More powerful quad-core processor
WiFi and Bluetooth support
Compatible with existing hardware and software
Integrated WiFi and Bluetooth saves hassle and USB ports
Upgraded processor means smoother desktop performance
Cheap
Significant performance increase
Great free online learning resources
Built-in wireless connections
The editors didn't like
Wi-Fi isn't very quick
Very power hungry and 2.5A power supply needed
An evolution rather than a revolution
Can get rather warm when pushed
Not 4K
Plenty of cheap media player rivals
Needs additional hardware and software components to function
Published: 2016-02-29, Author: Alex , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: The Raspberry Pi foundation has launched the latest generation of its flagship credit card-sized computer as it announced sales have topped 8m, making it the UK's all-time bestselling computer.The Raspberry Pi 3, released on Monday, costs $35 (£25), the s...
Great value, Big performance upgrade, Wi-fi is an excellent addition
Not 4K, Plenty of cheap media player rivals
As a circuit board computer, the Pi 3 is unbeatable There are a lot of circuit board computers around these days. Some are only really meant for IoT devs. Others are Raspberry Pi copies, to put it bluntly. No other circuit board computer touches what th...
The Raspberry Pi 2 was a revelation, but the Pi 3 is more of an incremental improvement. However, the speed boost certainly makes a difference, and the built-in Wi-Fi will make the Raspberry Pi more useful for various projects. With capable Wi-Fi performa...
Plenty of inputs and outputs, Cheaper than the latest model, A huge active developer community
It shows its age in any desktop environment, Onboard wireless is weak, Only available with 1GB of RAM
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Published: 2019-03-13, Author: Joe , review by: makeuseof.com
If you're looking to kickstart your child's STEM skills, this Raspberry Pi-powered, Minecraft-centric, feature-packed learning kit is a great option, although it is a bit pricey...
My intention with this article is not to see it as a shoot-out but instead explore some options to configure a files-based playback system. I should imagine that most readers will have a DAC or a computer to begin with; I'm not suggesting throwing out exi...
Published: 2017-03-17, Author: Christina , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: I cant remember a time when I wasnt obsessed with retro video games. Thats one of the reasons I was so excited about the NES Classic Edition; its also why I spent my Thanksgiving documenting how to put together a Raspberry Pi-based mini SNES instead...
Fastest Raspberry Pi yet, Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Big boost in overall usability
Setup may be imposing for some people, Requires several accessories to use
Brad Chacos And that's crucial, because the Raspberry Pi 3's performance is finally good enough to allow it to function as a basic PC, rather than being restricted to wild maker projects or more practical purpose-driven singular uses. The Raspberry...
The Raspberry Pi Foundation has remained true to the original aims of the Raspberry Pi and it continues to deliver great boards at excellent prices. The Pi 3 is no exception. With a better CPU plus built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the Pi 3 is a worthy succes...
Published: 2016-03-09, Author: Matthew , review by: pcmag.com
Low price, Includes 802,11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4,1, Improved performance over previous generation
Requires lots of additional hardware to function as a full PC, Limited operating system selection, Software setup may prove challenging
The introduction of wireless connectivity and a boost in performance over its previous iteration make the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B appropriate for a wider variety of projects—and it still costs just $35...
