Digital TrendsThe Raspberry Pi is a low-cost computing platform that can do just about anything. It’s been used to control smart home devices, play classic video games, and even as an in-car computer. While it’s possible to buy the $35 board on its own, our DT Shop currently offers the Raspberry Pi 3 bundled with a SainSmart LCD display for $115, a savings of $13.
The SainSmart LCD connects to the Raspberry Pi and gives users a more traditional, out-of-the-box computing experience. The 7-inch display comes with 800 x 480-pixel resolution, along with an HDMI-VGA-2V input driver, a USB cable, and a five-button switch and adjustment panel that’s designed to give you greater control over your Raspberry Pi board. The bundle also includes an 8GB MicroSD card, an HDMI cable, and an ABS black case.
As for the board itself, the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B packs a 1.2GHz, 64-bit ARMv8 processor and 1GB of RAM. As we noted in our review earlier this year, this is a considerable upgrade from the previous board, which packed a 900MHz CPU. The extra muscle should help the Raspberry Pi to remain viable as users cook up more novel ways to implement the hardware.
Onboard Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity also make the Raspberry Pi 3 the first Internet of Things-ready Raspberry Pi. Whereas the Wi-Fi support lets you get online, the Bluetooth connectivity allows the device to quickly connect to nearby peripherals and sensors. The board also includes a full-size HDMI port, MicroSD slot, and four UBS ports. It’s clear that the added networking capabilities are intended to broaden the horizons of the Raspberry Pi. Previously, users looking for added functionality had to attach supplementary components, which added extra cost and complexity. Now with added connectivity built in and paired with a 7-inch display, your DIY adventures can begin the moment you unpack your unit.
Amazon started its Black Friday deals early, but should you shop them?
While we won't begrudge you the claim that retailers seem to kickstart holiday shopping events earlier every year, and it's certainly warranted, this year it makes a lot of sense why. There are supply chain issues, there's a lot of demand on certain items and products -- like electronics -- and shippers may be seeing more delays than usual. It means that when the holidays do kick off, we may be seeing a lot of problems leading to a lower stock selection, so it's a good idea to start shopping early, or at least start planning. Luckily, there are quite a few Black Friday deals that are already live, along with a ton of Amazon Black Friday deals available now.
Speaking of Amazon, the retailer is one of the few that has already started offering some excellent holiday and Black Friday deals, far ahead of the renowned event. As part of the sale, there are discounted tablets, laptops, headphones, wearables, Amazon's Echo devices, and much more. If you already have your shopping list put together you'll be in the best position, but if you don't, and you need a little more help deciding what to get, that's okay. We're going to explore whether or not this early event is worth browsing. We'll also tell you whether or not you should be on the lookout for sales from other retailers. If you just want to dive in and take a peek at what's available, you can do that below, as well.
One of the best work-from-home laptops is $120 off at Dell
Dell laptop deals love to tempt us all year round, and today we're seeing a great option to help prepare you for the new year. Today, you can buy the Dell Inspiron 15 for $330 instead of $450. We consider it to be one of the best laptops around for anyone working from home and keeping costs down. Read on and we’ll take you through what it has to offer, but remember, that $120 discount won’t stick around forever.
Why you should buy the Dell Inspiron 15
Check out our extensive guide to the best laptops for working from home and you’ll see the Dell Inspiron 15 riding high up top. The range is well priced while offering just the hardware you need for a great experience when working. This particular model has an AMD Ryzen 5 7520U CPU as well as 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Basic stuff, sure, but the design of the laptop is built to last and very robust for the price.
Watch the NCAA Playoffs on Sling for half off, for a limited time
This is a historic season of college football. We are about to witness the first ever 12-team NCAA Playoffs. The system for ranking college teams has always been a bit iffy, so replacing it with a bracket of the top 12 teams will give us a definitive winner this season.
The first round of the NCAA Playoffs are on December 20 and 21. That means you need a solution for watching these games today. Sling is one of your best bets. In fact, we absolutely recommend that you watch the NCAA Playoffs on Sling, and here’s why:
