[Discuss] Tips for where to purchase the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 2019 Quad Core 64 Bit WiFi Bluetooth (8GB) Kit locally?

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David Johnston wrote on 2022-08-03 11:14:

> Do we shop at Walmart? or go online? Is there local access on the 
> island? What about second hand?
> 
> 
> Raspberry Pi 4 Model B 2019 Quad Core 64 Bit WiFi Bluetooth (4GB)
> 
> Raspberry Pi <https://www.walmart.ca/brand/raspberry-pi/1275129>
> 
> $430.90

Wow, that's expensive!


I bought one (bare board, 8GB) *pre-pandemic* for $113 at Memory Express.

I think they're BC based and worth a look, at least:

> https://www.memoryexpress.com/Search/Products?Search=raspberry


i.e. there's this (only 4GB RAM):

> 
> Product Info
> 
> The Raspberry Pi 400 Keyboard
> 
> It's a Raspberry Pi. It's a keyboard.
> 
> Only $99.99
> 
> Featuring a quad-core 64-bit processor, 4GB of RAM, wireless 
> networking, dual-display output, and 4K video playback, as well as a 
> 40-pin GPIO header, Raspberry Pi 400 is a powerful, easy-to-use 
> computer built into a neat and portable keyboard.Raspberry Pi 400 is
> ideal for surfing the web, creating and editing documents, watching
> videos, and learning to program using the Raspberry Pi OS desktop
> environment.


https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX00114934