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We have moved from North Dakota to the Twin Cities. I will not say I am fond of the traffic, but I do enjoy the diversity a more metropolitan area provides.<\/p>\n

This advantage extends to our tech interests. Specialization is an advantage of larger population areas. I had a hard drive go out on my iMac. A trip to an Apple store did not result in a fix because the computer was 5 years old and Apple stores no longer provide service.<\/p>\n

The techs at the Apple store did direct us to a Micro Center<\/a>. The service center installed a new drive at what I thought was a low price. We had a great time just browsing. This store may be my new favorite – all tech, all the time.<\/p>\n

So, for educators or hobbyists, there are kits and kit add-ons of all types – Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Little bits. I understand you can purchase these items and have them delivered to any place the post office or Fedex can reach. Still, there is something better about exploring the goods on the racks.<\/p>\n

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