seeing the 512mb version makes me want to wait a bit.... some say maybe sep 19 will launch!!!

Then I shall wait for it. My shipment status haven't update.

I think i will go order it the 256MB RAM version.... as soon as I figure out how to make it RM150. Man why cant they just have the USB charger in stock.

Loonsave, when u order your pi? Do yo know how to cancel order? I just order mine on 1 sept.

I will test the 256MB version then only decide should I go for 512MB on my next board.

No idea, I think you better call to their customer service to check it out.

i think i just bu 256MB first. play around and see if i need to upgrade

some of item that i order not in stock. i just purchase it to complete rm150. below is my item list

Order Code Quantity Availability Line Price Description Mfr Part # Mfr Name
2081185 1 Refer Web 111.00 SBC, RASPBERRY PI, MODEL B RASPBRRY-PCBA RASPBERRY-PI
2113799 1 Refer Web 31.93 ENCLOSURE, RASPBERRY PI, CLEAR MC-RP001-CLR MULTICOMP
2085464 1 Refer Web 6.46 LEAD, USB A MALE-MICRO B MALE, 1M 89T8738 HK-US10/1 PRO SIGNAL
1081177 1 Refer Web 0.70 DIODE, DO-35,100V,200MA 1N4148 NXP

OK. Page for 512MB model is available again.
RasPi 512MB model page

Why diode? For RPI power input?

Hahahahaha. I just add anything that can make my final order more than 150. I rather buy 70cent diode that pay rm20 for shipping

Yeah, to be honest, 256mb is quite useful. even 1080p files i throw at it works fine.(as long as I dont have anything else loaded... since its xbmc....

though, some times the sound is bad, like the radio with bad signal zzzzzz sound... then i stop the video and replay it again and it works fine for the remaining 1.5hr.

I thought of ordering those that are not in stock also. But I am worried they will only send me all at once when the stock comes.... and hack if the power supply comes couple of months later. Any idea how they going to send to you? ASAP in batches or all at once?


Edit: never mind found it - "What are my choices for backorder preferences?

For backorder preferences, you may choose from the following:

Backorder allowed - We'll ship in-stock items immediately and place any out-of-stock items on backorder. Backordered items will be shipped as they become available. Therefore, your order may arrive in single or multiple shipments.
Ship order complete - If any items in your order are out of stock, we'll hold your order until all items become available. Your order will arrive in one shipment."

This post has been edited by CocoMonGo: Sep 3 2012, 09:11 PM

I just placed an order for the 512mb version. Will see how it goes. Dont think that I am the first to order the 512mb....

(before I know it I think I will have many Pies at my place.)

just received mine. only RPI and diode. case and micro usb cable not in stock. they will send later. order date 1/9/2012.
hopefully they did not charge me for the other shipment

This post has been edited by edex: Sep 4 2012, 11:27 AM

you got yours already? that's wonderful. i am curious whether you going to leave the circuit open while using it? no casing or any protection needed to cover the circuit board?

btw, are you using it to turn your old tv into smart tv?

Mine is open air since 3 months ago. Works fine. Initially I cut down an aluminium heat sink from old pc and want to thermal adhesive it... but didnt get to it, since I figure if I stick a tall heat sink... maybe the case would not fit. long story short - I put it behind the sony lcd tv in the living room, with a simple stand prop it up and with cables running out of it. Just a note: The leds on these are bright, at night if you walk into living room you can see them flashing.... would be tough if you put it in ur sleeping quarters and blink till you cant sleep.
(Dont buy see thru case ) - I am so butt itch want to get see through case but will regret if I get it. Also 30+ ringgit , I feel a bit expensive. Wait a bit, very likely price will come down.

actually those electronic shop sell hobby box or black box. don't know it will fit these thing or not. last time i use it to do my fan bus project.

I just called element14 just now. THe black box version and the power adapter is going to take 6-8weeks to stock up.... darn...


Edit: Yeah! just ordered. Hopefully come soon. At least now I dont need to think about turning my NAS into a HTPC/NAS anymore. Can use the Raspberry to play on the TV.

This post has been edited by CocoMonGo: Sep 4 2012, 12:34 PM

If you have usb - micro cable, and a tv with usb cable that can provide power, or even 2001fp dell monitor, should be fine leh.


Just remember, when you plug in the micro usb power cable to the Pi, and unpluggin... dont use the silver capacitor as a holding spot... grab the whole pcb and pull the plug. Capacitor can break off.

Thats my tip on using your Pi caseless.

(I connect a old ups to the psu and just use the ups's on/off switch... so I dont have to pull the plug after

sudo halt

I am going to leave the Pi plugged direct to the power socket and connected to the TV. It is basically going to be used by my family so there is no way I can hope they can "sudo halt" the thing every time they on and off it.


btw what is the difference between "halt" and "shutdown"? I tend to used "sudo shutdown now -h"

I shall call element14 for my Pi. I ordered in Mid of August and I still haven't receive it after stock in.