“The PI-3B is a great platform for all kinds of things.
I had no trouble setting it up and getting wifi etc working.
I prefer to use it “headless” and just SSH into the device, so I can’t comment on the desktop.
It is a good development and learning platform, but it;s not suitable for embedding into production designs.”
“In built Wifi & Blutooth free up 2 Usb ports, also no more dongle sticking out the side.
Processor gives a lot smoother performance even straight from the desktop, and programs run quicker and smoother all round.
I am a big retro gaming fan & have found the PI3 to be even better than its predecessor at emulation some of the more difficult gaming systems.
Although I am not knocking the PI2 , switching back to it for similar uses definitely feels a bit gloppier
Very fast delivery backed up by the usual premium support from PiHut & the forums
Can't wait to see what they come up with for PI4!!”
“Nothing wrong with the Pi3 itself but it arrived from the PiHut having been removed from it's original retail box and placed in a thin cardboard mailing sleeve. This was no doubt to save postage costs. Not only did I want the original packaging, but the replacement sleeve offered very little protection to the Pi. Very poor show PiHut. If you are going to cut corners like this you should make it clear in the product description. I re-ordered from an alternative supplier, got free P+P, and a fully 'original' Pi3.”
“Nobody would complain at more processing power, but with the current OS being 32-bit we can't quite take advantage of it. Likewise while I don't mind having BT + Wifi onboard, I won't be using on this form factor. Where we needed wifi/BT was on the Zero and the Model A for controlling robots, micro projects and connected sensors.”
