Poll: How many Raspberry Pi boards do you plan to buy?

2 points by reginaldo 14y ago ↗ HN

If the amazing folks from Raspberry Pi[1] can produce a sufficient number of boards, I believe they'll be used in all kinds of revolutionary (or, better yet, just plain fun) stuff.

Recently, however, there's been comments saying they won't be able to pull that over [2].

Considering the fact that the prototypes were selling for $2000+[3], I am a little worried that I won't be able to put my hands in a board from the first batch, unless I'm quick.

So, to estimate the demand they'll have, I ask: How many Raspberry Pi boards do you plan to buy?

PS: I have no association with the guys from Raspberry Pi (I'm just a curious guy who wants to get one ASAP).

[1] http://www.raspberrypi.org [2] http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=3369357 [3] http://blogs.wsj.com/tech-europe/2012/01/05/25-raspberry-pi-computer-prototypes-selling-for-2000/

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bockris 14y ago ↗

Only buying 1 to start, it's strictly a toy at a great price.

Depending on the utility, I might buy more later.

If it came with wifi at a similar price point, I would buy 5 right off the bat.

reginaldo 14y ago ↗

I'm buying 3 as soon as they're out. I was going to buy only one, but again the price and the temptation to make them talk to each other are more than enough reasons for me to buy 3.