[atoav]

One thing here:

The rpi3b is still around. You can also get the rpi zero, rpi zero 2 W, rpi pico, etc.

Get the right one for the job. If you need an M.2 SSD or actual 4k video playback, go for the rpi 5, if not, for sth. else.

[benterix]

> The rpi3b is still around

Yeah, and it costs over $50 for just the SBC:

https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Pi-MS-004-00000024-Model-Bo...

[atoav]

The first place I checked was 38 €. This, coincidentally is 30 € plus the inflation since 2018. I hardly can blame them for inflation.