Raspberry Pis just became a bit easier to get ahold of in the United States. Beginning last week, some RadioShack locations started carrying MAKE’s Raspberry Pi Starter Kit, which includes a Raspberry Pi Model B, power supply, SD card with NOOBS preloaded, HDMI cable, a case, prototyping components and a print and PDF download of Getting Started with Raspberry Pi.
“If we’re going to reach our goal of teaching a whole new generation of children coding and making skills it’s important that Pi should be easily available,” said Eben Upton, co-founder of the Raspberry Pi Foundation. “Having it in retail alongside a great kit and documentation is a big part of that.”
At the location I visited on 6th Avenue in New York City, the kit was available along with Maker Shed’s Ultimate Arduino Microcontroller Pack, and Getting Started with the BeagleBone Black Kit.
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Judging by the picture, RadioShack is cheaper than Makershed.
Also, it’s “a hold”. Two words, not one.
*sigh*
If you’re going to correct someone’s grammar, it’s customary to ensure you’re *correct* when doing so:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ahold?s=t
BOOM – Headshot!
Finally. I’ve been sad looking at the Arduinos and not seeing a Pi or two.
Hundred bucks you got to be kidding me
Or you can look at it from the bright side. Cheapest RasPi starter kit in UK is ~£70. This one comes out at only £60. Not too bad if you ask me.
One of the best Pi books ever is included. Good deal!