This is a great little package, especially for people buying their first Raspberry Pi or those who don't have a ton of spare parts laying around. For $79.99, you get the latest Pi (Raspberry Pi 3 B+) plus all the accessories you need to get up and running.
Along with the Pi itself, you get two heat sinks and a sleek black case. The jury is still out on whether or not you need to add heat sinks to a Pi, but it can't hurt. The case is snug and looks great, but I was confused when the lid wouldn't snap into place. A quick Google search revealed I'm not the only one confused by this. Unless you're mounting your Pi upside-down, this shouldn't be an issue. The package also comes with a good quality HDMI cable that's long enough for most applications.
Also included is a power adapter and a separate power button that connects inline between the power adapter and the Pi. Traditionally, the only way to power on a Pi is to connect power. The lack of a power button is a real oversight on the Pi in my opinion, which makes this button a convenient addition.
Finally, you get a 32GB micro-SD card that comes pre-loaded with NOOBS. Minimum recommended size is 8GB, so 32GB give you plenty of space for additional software. There's also a small USB adapter for connecting the card to your PC. Personally I prefer the slightly larger ones (this thing will get lost if you don't keep track of it), but it's nice to have.
Each individual part came in its own box and baggie. Most of the boxes (like the heat sinks and the case) have URL links to YouTube videos that show you how to assemble and connect things. CanaKit's website also has some additional videos that cover basic questions.
Users who have a drawer full of HDMI cables, spare SD-Micro cards, and other bits and pieces laying around might not need a package like this one. You might even be able to save a couple of bucks ($5, tops) by buying each part individually through Amazon and assembling your own kit. That being said, for beginner (or even advanced) Pi users looking to make a single purchase and get all the parts needed to get up and running, this kit is a good buy.
| Processor | 1.4 GHz |
|---|---|
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR2 |
| Wireless Type | Bluetooth |
