Overview: I purchased this with the intent to build a RetroPie Arcade setup. I was pleased to see that it can do so much more than that, but stuck to my arcade idea. This device is so versatile and I now have an arcade box which can play games from almost every platform from the beginning of...

I absolutely love this thing. I have 2 of them and I'm going to grab a 3rd. The first one i bought is running as a network controller AND a PiHole on my network. Both apps running on the same Pi and i barely hit 40% utilization.

Sure, you can buy a ready-made internet-connected weather station, security camera, or bathroom mirror that displays weather and traffic, but as tech tinkerers know, it's a lot more fun to build your own. In the past few years, the brains of many such DIY projects have been a tiny Linux-powered desktop PC known as the Raspberry Pi, which got an update this month to make it a bit more powerful and flexible for the same low price as its predecessors. The improvements in the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ ($35) aren't revolutionary—they mostly amount to increased CPU, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet speeds—but when coupled with your imagination, technical expertise, and willingness to spend money on additional hardware, this tiny circuit board can easily turn into the best PC you've ever owned. Raspbian and Exposed Circuits At first glance, it really is little more than a circuit board with a few components bolted on, measuring just 0.63 by 3.5 by 2.2 inches (HWD). If the Model B+ is your first foray ...

With a faster processor and better networking than its predecessor, the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ is so much more than a $35 computer if you're comfortable running Linux and tinkering with hardware.

A usable Linux PC for $35; Easy to set up; Extremely customizable

Ethernet port can't reach theoretical maximum speed of 1Gbps; Heat problems under heavy computing loads

Never used one of these before, So I thought I'd try one. Once you find the image you are seeking to install it's really straightforward. The only thing I had a bit of trouble with when connecting to the Pi was enabling the ssh. Eventually found it and bingo everything working sweet.

It is definitely worth the money. Computers have come a long way in the past 50 years.

Previously I agreed with reviewer Darryl that a microSD card was not included; but closer inspection in better light shows me that what I thought was NOOBS on an SD card was in fact a matt black 16GB microSD card inserted into an SD adapter that is the exact same matt black color.

The mini wireless keyboard seems more trouble than it is worth; most users will want a full size keyboard. But the mini keyboard is usable for minor tasks, and is easy to store out of the way

Bought this as an upgrade to the raspberry 2 as I use it to control my 3D printer, works as expected, seems a little faster. Not really worth the upgrade for what I use it for as I don't really need the extra clock speed, wi-fi or Bluetooth for printing but still worth the money

This kit is perfect if you want to start playing with a Raspberry PI. It's easy to setup and it runs fine. The keyboard might feels weird but that's just my opinion. Use your own keyboard for comfort.

- Performance; no defect and easy setup

- Keyboard

Raspberry Pi is a excellent micro-computer platform for a wide range of DIY projects. It's a great learning environment for kids and adults alike who want to learn electronics and programming.

Same form-factor as previous Raspberry Pi B+ versions; WiFi now native to the board; Upgraded CPU and memory

Older Wheezy images will not work on this; So you can't just pull the SD card off an older model and stick it into this one; This means that you will need to burn a new Jessie or Jessie Lite SD card and reinstall everything if you want to upgrade the hardware for an older project.

It's a great small pcb with all the power of a small laptop/ pc. If you are caliper with Linux great, and even if not very easy to configure and use from Raspberry site.

The latest version of the compact computer adds more power and built-in wireless connectivity

Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth saves hassle and USB ports; Upgraded processor means smoother desktop performance; Cheap

Slightly more power hungry than older Pis