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Hey Tony!

 TL> If you don't need the speed, a Pi 2 is a good choice.

Speed is nice but if it isn't taking advantage of a 64 bit system then it
doesn't make much sense to me to spend the extra money.

 TL> I'm assuming that's the input voltage rating.

Yes.  It has 12VDC and 5VDC output but offhand I don't recall the amperage. 
In the case of the pi 3 it would need to be in the 2 amp or better range to
make it fully operational (mostly usb devices) from what I've heard.  The
board itself supposedly only draws around 500 milliamps at 5V.

 TL> These days, I tend to go for switchmode converters

Those would be cheaper but then again I've already made the investment ages
ago on the DC/DC power supply which in it's day cost over quadruple what the
pi costs today.  I just have to make sure the 5VDC amperage is high enough.

Life is good,
Maurice

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