RPi Buying Guide - Revision history

Simon Small: /* Historic information */ reformat Questions to prevent long header text in index

2013-04-28T17:55:59Z

‎Historic information: reformat Questions to prevent long header text in index

Pioneer: /* Other resellers */

2013-04-13T19:35:27Z

‎Other resellers

Aravind li2: /* Li2 Innovations */

2013-04-10T12:32:36Z

‎Li2 Innovations

Aravind li2: /* Other resellers */

2013-04-10T12:31:13Z

‎Other resellers

Aravind li2 at 11:46, 10 April 2013

2013-04-10T11:46:12Z

Aravind li2: I have included our company name in the section "Other Re-sellers" section

2013-04-10T11:38:42Z

I have included our company name in the section "Other Re-sellers" section

Shawaj: added shipping details

2013-04-09T22:46:55Z

added shipping details

Shawaj: /* Other resellers */

2013-04-09T22:45:05Z

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Kamikava: /* ModMyPi Ltd */

2013-03-22T12:34:30Z

‎ModMyPi Ltd

Kamikava: /* Resellers */

2013-03-22T12:33:55Z

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 [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=raspberrypi&file=questions&cm_sp=raspberrypi-_--_-questions Raspberry Pi, Your Questions Answered by RS Components]
-Chances are if the foundation had gone with their original plan of selling through their own shop, the situation would have been far worse, with no option of pre-order either.
+;Q - Couldn't this have been handled better, I couldn't get on the site to order and they sold too quickly?
-The distributors only have 5,000 units each to sell, reports have estimated the registered interest/pre-orders totalling over 2 million (no official figures available yet).
+:Chances are if the foundation had gone with their original plan of selling through their own shop, the situation would have been far worse, with no option of pre-order either.
-Even if it is half of that, it means the number of available units was less than 1% of the demand.
-====Q: If interest was obviously so high, why only build 10,000 units?====
+:The distributors only have 5,000 units each to sell, reports have estimated the registered interest/pre-orders totalling over 2 million (no official figures available yet). Even if it is half of that, it means the number of available units was less than 1% of the demand.
-There is a big risk involved with building a large batch of units and selling them, and 10,000 units would take well over $250,000 in capital investment. For a very small charity, that is a massive task in itself. Much of that funding came from the Foundation Trustees' own personal investment.
-Thankfully, the massive bonus of licensing out manufacture, is that the build rate is no longer limited by the foundation's own funding, which means there will be many more units available much sooner.
+;Q - If interest was obviously so high, why only build 10,000 units?
-====Q: I've been unable to register an account with the distributor, as I am not a company?====
+:Thankfully, the massive bonus of licensing out manufacture, is that the build rate is no longer limited by the foundation's own funding, which means there will be many more units available much sooner.
-There have been several reported problems with individuals placing orders (that is, not having company accounts or details).
-Both distributors "should" take orders from individuals. However, it appears each of the different localised sites may have different requirements so this will be investigated to ensure that this is corrected if needed.
+;Q - I've been unable to register an account with the distributor, as I am not a company?
-Often, many of the company related fields on application are optional. If in doubt, contact their sales team for help.
+:Both distributors "should" take orders from individuals. However, it appears each of the different localised sites may have different requirements so this will be investigated to ensure that this is corrected if needed.
-====Q: Worldwide launch? It was not available here! ====
+;Q - Worldwide launch? It was not available here!
-The distributors decided to make the units only available from selected locations. It appears the foundation were not made aware of this beforehand.
+:The distributors decided to make the units only available from selected locations. It appears the foundation were not made aware of this beforehand.
-Considering the small number of available units, it would have been unlikely to have improved the situation.
+:Considering the small number of available units, it would have been unlikely to have improved the situation.
-Worldwide availability will be monitored, it is expected that they will be made available as soon as possible.
+:Worldwide availability will be monitored, it is expected that they will be made available as soon as possible.
-====Q: The price for the Raspberry Pi from Farnell versus the price from RS Components is different, why?====
+;Q - I've only been able to register my interest, what now?
-Please see the following page for details about [http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/826 RS Components and Farnell global pricing] (2012-03-13).
+:Be patient, both distributors have said they will contact people when they have more details (alternatively keep an eye on their sites for news).
-====Q: I've only been able to register my interest, what now?====
+:RS Components, in particular have only taken people's details, and according to the above [[#Press Releases | press-release]] will wait until they receive their allocated 5,000 units.
-Be patient, both distributors have said they will contact people when they have more details (alternatively keep an eye on their sites for news).
-RS Components, in particular have only taken people's details, and according to the above [[#Press Releases | press-release]] will wait until they receive their allocated 5,000 units.
+;Q - I registered on the Raspberry Pi Site's Mailing List, but I didn't get an email
 :The email contained the same information about the announcement as was publicly posted on the website (2012-02-28) before launch day, no additional or extra information was given through the email.
-====Q: I registered on the Raspberry Pi Site's Mailing List, but I didn't get an email====
-Unfortunately, the mail server had problems with sending out the 100K+ emails in time, it is believed the email was often marked as spam by a lot of email systems so was rejected or returned on-mass, or sent to Junk folders. Yes, this system should have been tested, but the foundation were keen not to send unnecessary emails to people prior to launch.
-−
 The email contained the same information about the announcement as was publicly posted on the website (2012-02-28) before launch day, no additional or extra information was given through the email.
 ==References==

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 ===Other resellers===
 ====Newit====
 http://www.newit.co.uk/

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 ====Li2 Innovations====
-[http://products.li2.in/67-raspberry-pi-model-b.html Li2 Innovations]
+[http://li2.in/ Li2 Innovations]
 Li2 Innovations is an Indian company based out of Bangalore. They sell hobby electronic boards, kits and spares. The Raspberry Pi model B is available [http://products.li2.in/67-raspberry-pi-model-b.html here]. They also sell other accessories for the Raspberry Pi.

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 ====Li2 Innovations====
-[http://products.li2.in/67-raspberry-pi-model-b.html]
+[http://products.li2.in/67-raspberry-pi-model-b.html Li2 Innovations]
-Li2 Innovations is an Indian company based out of Bangalore. They sell hobby electronic boards, kits and spares. The Raspberry Pi model B is available here [http://products.li2.in/67-raspberry-pi-model-b.html]. They also sell other accessories for the Raspberry Pi.
+Li2 Innovations is an Indian company based out of Bangalore. They sell hobby electronic boards, kits and spares. The Raspberry Pi model B is available [http://products.li2.in/67-raspberry-pi-model-b.html here]. They also sell other accessories for the Raspberry Pi.
 ==Licensed Manufacture==

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 ====Li2 Innovations====
-http://products.li2.in/67-raspberry-pi-model-b.html
+[http://products.li2.in/67-raspberry-pi-model-b.html]
-Li2 Innovations is an Indian company based out of Bangalore. They sell hobby electronic boards, kits and spares. The Raspberry Pi model B is available here http://products.li2.in/67-raspberry-pi-model-b.html. They also sell other accessories for the Raspberry Pi.
+Li2 Innovations is an Indian company based out of Bangalore. They sell hobby electronic boards, kits and spares. The Raspberry Pi model B is available here [http://products.li2.in/67-raspberry-pi-model-b.html]. They also sell other accessories for the Raspberry Pi.
 ==Licensed Manufacture==

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 ====Bitcrafts====
 [http://etsy.com/shop/bitcrafts Bitcrafts] ships the '''Model A''' worldwide. You can buy one [http://www.etsy.com/listing/124198601/raspberry-pi-model-a? here]. They also sell cases, pIO micro SD adapters and other related accessories.
 ==Licensed Manufacture==

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 ====Pi Supply====
 http://www.pi-supply.com
-Pi Supply is a UK company that makes add on boards for the Raspberry Pi. They also have a shop where you can purchase a Raspberry Pi.
+Pi Supply is a UK company that makes add on boards for the Raspberry Pi. They also have a shop where you can purchase a Raspberry Pi. They will ship Worldwide.
 ====Adafruit====

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	Note that the current Tandy is a division of adslnation and other than buying the name has little relationship to the Tandy of old.		Note that the current Tandy is a division of adslnation and other than buying the name has little relationship to the Tandy of old.
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		+	====Pi Supply====
		+	http://www.pi-supply.com
		+	Pi Supply is a UK company that makes add on boards for the Raspberry Pi. They also have a shop where you can purchase a Raspberry Pi.

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 ====ModMyPi Ltd====
 http://www.modmypi.com/
-ModMyPi Ltd are the official reseller of the Raspberry Pi for Farnell in both Czech Republic and Austria. They are based in the UK but ship globally, covering the entire EU, Japan, the US and Australia. They maintain high stock levels of the Raspberry Pi at all times, and sell many other Raspberry Pi Accessories, Cases, Breakout Boards, Hacking Tools and Peripherals in addition to a range of customisable Raspberry Pi set up kits. The stock both the Model A and Model B Raspberry Pi for 24 hour dispatch.
+ModMyPi Ltd are the official reseller of the Raspberry Pi for Farnell in both Czech Republic and Austria. They are based in the UK but ship globally, covering the entire EU, Japan, the US and Australia. They maintain high stock levels of the Raspberry Pi at all times, and sell many other Raspberry Pi Accessories, Cases, Breakout Boards, Hacking Tools and Peripherals in addition to a range of customisable Raspberry Pi set up kits. They stock both the Model A and Model B Raspberry Pi for 24 hour dispatch.
 ====Electrocomponentes S.A====

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 ===Farnell Approved resellers===
 Farnell now direct consumers in many countries to "approved retailers" rather than selling to them directly. Some of these suppliers specialise in the Raspberry Pi while others are general Farnell resellers.
 ====Electrocomponentes S.A====