Raspberry Pi Model B+ gets a massive price cut -- now even more affordable

All models of the Raspberry Pi have always been very affordable -- that’s a big part of the appeal. When the B+ launched 10 months ago it was priced at $35 dollars -- which was the same as the regular B model, despite improvements which include additional USB 2.0 ports, lower power consumption, and better audio.

However, three months ago the Raspberry Pi 2 arrived, and that was also priced at $35. Suddenly, the B+ seemed like a bad deal in comparison. But not anymore.

Due to "production optimizations", the Raspberry Pi Foundation is now able to produce the Model B+ cheaper than it used to be able to, and it’s passing those savings onto buyers.

Going forward the Model B+ will set you back just $25, a $10 saving. The price change will take a day or two to be implemented, but you’ll be able to buy the cheaper device from RS Components in the UK or MCM Electronics in the US.

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The top-of-the-range Raspberry Pi 2 is the model most buyers will want to go for, but if you don’t require the extra memory or improved performance it offers, then for just $25 you really can’t go wrong with the B+.