CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Starter Kit - 32 GB Edition

So let me start of by saying that I love Raspberry pie. Apple pie is my favorite, followed closely by pecan, but Raspberry definitely has its place.. Sometimes, when it's late and I'm all alone, I take the pie and.....*wife whispers in my ear*...*looks confusingly at the address bar*....oh.....OH!.....so I shouldn't? But I've already started....still no? FINE!!!!I am here to review the Raspberry Pi 3 AND NOTHING ELSE. I really enjoy these little machines as they have tons of uses. This is my second Pi. I bought the Pi 2 when it first came out and now I have the Pi 3. I generally want to use a product for some time before I review it, so I actually bought this back in November 2016 and have used it pretty much daily since.I use the Pi 3 as a Plex Media Server (with a separate SSD) and as a Classic Game Console Emulator and it works so well on both fronts! The kit was very easy to set up and even if I did have any questions, the Raspberry Pi community and online support are amazing. This kit itself, has a quick start guide that is super helpful for those non-technical people. I actually built mine with my nephew as he was interested in learning more about technology. I let him put it all together (Age 9) and the only question he asked me was about how to put on the heat sink. I think this would make an AMAZING gift for kids who have an aptitude for technology and coding or even for kids who are looking for a challenge!Once the hardware is set up, what you do with it is seemingly endless. As stated before, I used it as a media server and an emulator. For either option, all it takes is a Google search and you have all you need at your fingertips. Even with those directions, they vary between the tech savvy and the beginner. If you're on the fence or if you're not sure, I would say, go for it! I bet you will surprise yourself. Because the bottom line is that if you mess up something, it takes no time to wipe it and start over.Have any questions, please let me know! I'd be happy to help out!Christian

Genuine product. Good quaity.

Este kit de Raspberry 3 es muy completo para comenzar con proyectos basados en esta plataforma. La capacidad de la memoria micro SD (32 GB), la precarga de NOOBS permite iniciar facilmente la instalación de un sistema operativo, ademas de que el Adaptador de Corriente tiene una salida de voltaje con capacidad de 2.5 AMP, esto permite utilizar los puertos USB con dispositivos sin usar un HUB de USB. El cable HDMI incluido asi como el Case y los disipadores de calor, son de muy buena calidad y sobretodo permite un funcionamiento adecuado del dispositivo.PROS- Capacidad de la memoria micro SD de 32 GB incluida en el kit y precargada con NOOBS.- Excelente Calidad de los componentes del Kit- Adaptador de Corriente con la capacidad de carga de 2.5 AMP- Raspberry 3 Model B incluye Wi-Fi y Bluetooth embebidos- Adaptador USB para micro SD (No es un adaptador SD como en otros kits)CONS- No encontre nada malo con este Kit, muy completo y justo lo necesario para comenzar a trabajar.

Llegó en perfecto estado, funciona fenomenal, el sistema precargado en la tarjeta sd hace que todo sea muy sencillo, la carcasa, cables y demás se ven de buena calidad.

I am sure you, like me, often receive products where you really wonder if the vendor cared about the customer experience or if they were only there to move a product. I am one that will sacrifice customer hand-holding for price, especially if its a product I'm familiar with and anticipate few problems. What a joy though to find a company that provides both, a reasonable price and a great customer experience. This is not a review of the Raspberry Pi 3, you can find those elsewhere, but I will say the increased speed is very apparent and the embedded wifi/bluetooth is fantastic. What I would like to comment on though is CanaKit. The CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Starter Kit is not a bunch of various parts tossed in a box, taped up, and shipped out. The packaging is inviting, the components are laid out in a manner that tells you someone cared about their job.The first thing you notice on opening the box is a "Dear Valued Customer" note with a prominent email address to ask for help. Flip the card over and it has a Raspberry Pi GPIO Header Quick Reference. The card is glossy heavy weight and useful so this is something I will hang on to. A quick start guide is included with just the facts. Need more info the website address for latest version info is included. The box that contains the Pi case has a link printed on it for an installation video and a note telling you how to remove the memory card with the Pi in the case. I guess a few customers may have had problems, great solution to add a sticker FAQ. The box with the Pi includes its own link for startup instructions and a not that the 32GB SD card is inside so be careful throwing away packaging. An ample power supply, heat sinks (this thing does get hot), and a HDMI cable gets you running right away.One last thing - the Pi3 works great.