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Logitech Revue with Google TV - €117.50 inc of shipping and taxes

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  • 29-12-2011 1:43pm
    #1
    podge3
    Registered Users Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭podge3


    I just ordered one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Revue-Google-TV-Refurbished/dp/B006HFVXSU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1325161101&sr=8-2

    Works out at about €117.50 inclusive of shipping and taxes. I was looking at cheapo unnamed Chinese Android TV boxes but this comes in at a similar price with all the advantages of being from a major manufacturer.

    Its down as "refurbished" but I reckon its new. Almost all stocks of the Revue are marked like this since the price drop.

    I know the Revue has had its problems but it now running on Android 3.1 and most current reviews seem to be positive.


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    Agent Smith
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 21,502 Mod ✭✭✭✭Agent Smith


    beware of Duty if its coming from the states


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    podge3
    Registered Users Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭podge3


    Agent Smith wrote: »
    beware of Duty if its coming from the states
    Price is inclusive of duty as estimated by Amazon.


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    Agent Smith
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 21,502 Mod ✭✭✭✭Agent Smith


    podge3 wrote: »
    Price is inclusive of duty as estimated by Amazon.


    Pretty good deal!


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    ctrl-alt-delete
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    podge3 wrote: »
    Price is inclusive of duty as estimated by Amazon.

    When does the duty get added on? I've added one to my cart, I'm in UK and right until the end of my online shop it stays at $79.99 in price.

    EDIT: sorry, i found it now, works out about £13 extra with the tax.


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    patq16
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭patq16


    Was going to get one of these until I was doing some research and came across this.....http://www.theverge.com/2011/12/26/2662553/logitech-revue-google-tv-corrupted-firmware
    Jury still out now????. How does it compare with an apple tv box or android box. Boxee looks the best option, but a bit too expensive for me!!!!:confused:


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    Amigaman
    Registered Users Posts: 472 ✭✭Amigaman


    good call - great unit
    I got it a couple of months ago in expectation of the 3.1 upgrade...
    Item(s) Subtotal: $99.99
    Shipping & Handling: $44.94
    Total Before Tax: $144.93
    Sales Tax: $0.00
    Import Fees Deposit $30.44

    its a great DLNA media player and some good games and apps available from the marketplace...( no angry birds yet)...
    check out http://www.logitech.com/en-us/smartTV/revue


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    Keith186
    Registered Users Posts: 3,202 ✭✭✭Keith186


    Are there any decent torrent clients available for this machine?

    I presume it will play files of a connected external hd no problem too so might be a nice gadget to get...


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    bmaxi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,859 ✭✭✭bmaxi


    Are the likes of BBC iplayer still IP restricted on this? What sort of general TV content is available?


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    #10
    dunworth1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,305 ✭✭✭dunworth1


    took the plunge and bought this


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    patq16
    Registered Users Posts: 122 ✭✭patq16


    Bought one aswell.......Hopefully no problems updating.....


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    podge3
    Registered Users Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭podge3


    My thoughts on the Logitech Revue.....

    As previously mentioned, I was looking at various cheapo Chinese Android boxes to connect to my HD TV. I almost bought this: http://www.maplin.co.uk/smart-tv-entertainment-box-powered-by-android-586939

    Most of these non-branded units have almost no manufacturer support and any improvements in terms of firmware etc are down to the extended "geek" community with all the inherent problems associated with using non-official updates e.g. bricking etc.

    For very similar money, with the Revue you are (hopefully) getting a very well made unit from an established company/manufacturer, who will provide support in the short term at least. A full size keyboard is also a big plus IMHO.

    The latest 3.1 update seems to have greatly improved the functionality of this system.


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    Dr. Nick
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    bmaxi wrote: »
    Are the likes of BBC iplayer still IP restricted on this? What sort of general TV content is available?

    Asssume not much? However, interested in this as my 2-y-old Phillips internet tv doesn't do very much.....what does android give us?


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    Notch000
    Registered Users Posts: 1,471 ✭✭✭Notch000


    please excuse the ignorance but do you need cable AND wifi to run this ?? or just wifi


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    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,540 ✭✭✭JTMan


    Notch000 wrote: »
    please excuse the ignorance but do you need cable AND wifi to run this ?? or just wifi

    WIFI at a minimum.


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    JTMan
    Registered Users Posts: 5,540 ✭✭✭JTMan


    podge3 wrote: »
    Price is inclusive of duty as estimated by Amazon.

    Really? How does Amazon USA know what duties Irish customs will apply?

    Also, Amazon have no right to include these duties as they are only applied at the point of entry into the country.


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    baldshin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,366 ✭✭✭baldshin


    Will this definitely play movie and music files from an external hard drive?


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    dunworth1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,305 ✭✭✭dunworth1


    Fungus wrote: »
    Really? How does Amazon USA know what duties Irish customs will apply?

    Also, Amazon have no right to include these duties as they are only applied at the point of entry into the country.

    i would assume that the duty is calculated by the value of the item.


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    podge3
    Registered Users Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭podge3


    Fungus wrote: »
    Really? How does Amazon USA know what duties Irish customs will apply?

    Also, Amazon have no right to include these duties as they are only applied at the point of entry into the country.
    I assume that Amazon have some deal done with DHL or whoever the courier is.

    DHL collect customs fees anyway on behalf of Revenue so I don't see how this is any different. In fact, it looks to be a little cheaper than the postal service as An Post charge €6.50 for collecting the fees.

    Specs for the Revue here: http://www.logitech.com/en-us/smartTV/revue


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    dunworth1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,305 ✭✭✭dunworth1


    baldshin wrote: »
    Will this definitely play movie and music files from an external hard drive?

    as far as i can make out yes it will.

    it supports up to 2tb hdds


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    Dr. Nick
    Registered Users Posts: 2,409 ✭✭✭Dr. Nick


    Fungus wrote: »
    WIFI at a minimum.

    Surely cable as a minimum?


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    Dr. Nick
    Registered Users Posts: 2,409 ✭✭✭Dr. Nick


    Assume Flash works, so ok for RTE and TV3 players?


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    Keith186
    Registered Users Posts: 3,202 ✭✭✭Keith186


    dunworth1 wrote: »
    as far as i can make out yes it will.

    it supports up to 2tb hdds

    I was looking at the specs on the site there.

    The Logitech Media Server makes it easy:

    Download and install this server software onto your computer
    Access your media (from your home network or a USB thumb drive)
    Index your files for quick retrieval

    I'm not so sure but Fungus has one, maybe he can confirm?

    If it can't do torrents either then I think I'll pass on this deal.


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    dunworth1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,305 ✭✭✭dunworth1


    Keith186 wrote: »
    I was looking at the specs on the site there.




    I'm not so sure but Fungus has one, maybe he can confirm?

    If it can't do torrents either then I think I'll pass on this deal.

    i read it on logitech forums.

    http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Revue/Can-I-use-External-Harddrive-Not-Flashdrive/td-p/511960


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    #25
    podge3
    Registered Users Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭podge3


    My Revue just shipped :D


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    bmaxi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,859 ✭✭✭bmaxi


    Dr. Nick wrote: »
    Surely cable as a minimum?

    I'm not at home where I can Google stuff, is it actually necessary to have cable? I thought it would handle Satellite and Internet TV.
    Anybody out there with an idea of what you could reasonably expect to get with Broadband and Satellite?


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    #27
    Dr. Nick
    Registered Users Posts: 2,409 ✭✭✭Dr. Nick


    bmaxi wrote: »
    I'm not at home where I can Google stuff, is it actually necessary to have cable? I thought it would handle Satellite and Internet TV.
    Anybody out there with an idea of what you could reasonably expect to get with Broadband and Satellite?

    Sorry I meant A CABLE for internet rather than cable tv....


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    #28
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,472 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    Bought one, and it's shipped. Just checked out the requirements again there. It says that your "cable box" needs to have a HDMI out. That doesn't make sense. Surely your tv needs a HDMI in and you just plug the revue directly into the TV?


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    #29
    podge3
    Registered Users Posts: 1,741 ✭✭✭podge3


    antodeco wrote: »
    Bought one, and it's shipped. Just checked out the requirements again there. It says that your "cable box" needs to have a HDMI out. That doesn't make sense. Surely your tv needs a HDMI in and you just plug the revue directly into the TV?
    My understanding is that you can plug a HD TV source (cable/satellite box) into the Revue and that Tv can then be selected from the various sources on the Revue i.e. internet, NAS, TV etc.

    Not really a big deal if your TV box does not have a HDMI output - just select your TV input as normal.


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    #30
    validis_
    Registered Users Posts: 299 ✭✭validis_


    Hey guys, I have three google Revues, if you have any questions I was using them in USA, and brought some home as presents for Xmas.
    Important points:
    RTE player, and flash work.
    Plex for google tv works with some limitations.
    I have tested it in Ireland with the Ariva 120 Saorview / freeview box and it works
    great.
    Basically the box works on its own, but if you want it to overlay info over live tv then you need a box that has a hdmi output, that goes into the google tv, and the google tv then outputs to the tv.
    BBC iplayer does not work (same restrictions as if you use a pc.)
    Any online streaming sites that work using normal flash still work.


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    unklerosco
    Registered Users Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    What are the limitations with Plex, that would be my main reason for getting one...


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