Question 1

Is there an operating system included? If so, which one? If not, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

No but you can download one for free.

Goto raspberry dot org and go to the download page.

There are others too.  Microsoft has said a IOT version of Windows 10 will also be available.

Note you will also need a micro sd card to install the OS to.  I would recommend a class 10 one.

Question 2

Is this a genuine board manufactured by Raspberry Pi?

Accepted Answer

According to the packaging, yes, this is an official Raspberry Pi board. That includes printed text on the board. 
Also, note that this is sold and shipped by Newegg, not a Marketplace partner. I seriously doubt that Newegg would deal in knock-off products.

Question 3

Do this come with a loaded SD card?

Accepted Answer

You will need to supply your own microSD card for the board. I would highly recommend that you research carefully before buying your card. If you Google SD cards for Raspberry Pi you will find a web page that supplies a lot of info on the various cards and how they perform with the various distros of OS's for Raspberry Pi. Also check out the available info on downloading and installing a distro for Raspberry Pi. It can be done but it all sounds very confusing.
I finally decided to just buy a micro SD card that was preloaded with NOOBs and several distros. It's just a lot easier and you don't have to worry about getting an SD card that isn't compatible.

Question 4

Are all the GPIO ports 5V tolerate?

Accepted Answer

No, for both Input and Output.

When the GPIO is used as Input, it does not take any voltage at all and only works when the circuit is completed to a GND pin.

When The GPIO is used as Output, it supplies the voltage to whatever we are connecting it up to. This voltage is 3.5VDC only. There are hacks that can overcome this limitation, which can easily be googled.

Question 5

how is this powered?

Accepted Answer

You will need a 5V, minimum 1A micro usb charger, just like the ones you use to charge most android phones. Note that most of the available chargers are 1A. When I was doing research regarding the Raspberry Pi I found more than one example where it was recommended that you get a 5V, 2A charger so you will have sufficient power for USB attached devices. That's particularly important on the Raspberry Pi B+ board as it has 4 USB ports.

Question 6

I bought it and cant get it to power on.  Tried 3 cords, up to 1.2A.  How do I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

Not sure how to get a refund...but did you insert an OS, like OpenElec or Rasbmc? You need an OS installed on a microsd card for it to work. Have you tried http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=pi+power+supply&N=50085371&isNodeId=1 Hope this helps

Question 7

does the price include the power supply?

Accepted Answer

No.  Most Raspberry Pi do not include the USB cable or Power Supply unless part of a kit.  They're easy to find or even many old USB phone chargers will work.

Question 8

The title says VGA.
Haow can I connect a VGA monitor ?
Thanks

Accepted Answer

VGA comes from your m/b, not the case. If your m/b provides a VGA connector, you can connect a monitor.

Question 9

I am  a beginner.which is better Raspberry B or B+ for me to star twith?

Accepted Answer

I would go with the B+. The extra USB ports make portability easier (no carrying an extra USB hub) and the hdmi and 4 pole video-audio connection makes it easier to connect to newer monitors which rarely come with a composite video input. (Still found on some televisions.

Question 10

Is this made in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes its the official UK Raspeberry Pi B+ model released summer 2014 and arrives in the white Element14 box

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