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Acer Aspire Revo R3600, £159.95 delivered to Ireland from Ebuyer

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    #752
    Graysen Nutritious Guano
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    I'd like to try one of these out again. I'd be installing XBMC as per the lifehacker tutorial so it doesn't matter what OS is on it. Could someone recommend a deal for me please?


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    #753
    Graysen Nutritious Guano
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    I'd like to try one of these out again. I'd be installing XBMC as per the lifehacker tutorial so it doesn't matter what OS is on it. Could someone recommend a deal for me please?
    eBuyer it is then! :D Ok what about controlling it with my Harmony 300i? Will any cheap usb ir receiver off eBay do? Anyone got a recommendation?


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    #754
    zuroph
    Registered Users Posts: 11,097 ✭✭✭✭zuroph


    i dont get why people like these crazy priced remotes so much?


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    #755
    Wossack
    Registered Users Posts: 7,005 ✭✭✭Wossack


    have you used one? they're universal remotes that actually work

    wouldnt consider 30-40e to be crazy priced either


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    #756
    zuroph
    Registered Users Posts: 11,097 ✭✭✭✭zuroph


    I thought they were much more expensive :o

    I got a oneforall unversal in tkmaxx for about a tenner, with a RF receiver for the pc, and IR output to control the telly. all sorted :)


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    #757
    Graysen Nutritious Guano
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    zuroph wrote: »
    I thought they were much more expensive :o

    I got a oneforall unversal in tkmaxx for about a tenner, with a RF receiver for the pc, and IR output to control the telly. all sorted :)
    Tight Arse!! :p:D


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    #758
    zuroph
    Registered Users Posts: 11,097 ✭✭✭✭zuroph


    the ones I've seen were around €190, what was I lookign at?!!

    the one I want is the amulet from USA, MCE remote, with built in microphone so you can voice command it!


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    #759
    Wossack
    Registered Users Posts: 7,005 ✭✭✭Wossack


    true, there are some mental priced harmonys, but they come with fancy programable touchscreens and the sort

    the RF ones are a gift!


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    #760
    Raiser
    Registered Users Posts: 4,929 ✭✭✭Raiser


    zuroph wrote: »
    i dont get why people like these crazy priced remotes so much?

    I actually bought one and instantly regretted it.

    - It worked well - sometimes, broke my heart most times and was so happy to sell it on.

    Keysonic Wireless Keyboards with trackpad are the true path to happiness.


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    #761
    vibe666
    Registered Users Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    Raiser wrote: »
    Keysonic Wireless Keyboards with trackpad are the true path to happiness.
    yep, very happy with my Rii too. :)


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    #762
    keane2097
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    Which of the Keysonic Keyboards would people recommend?


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    #763
    vibe666
    Registered Users Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    keane2097 wrote: »
    Which of the Keysonic Keyboards would people recommend?
    if its for a HTPC where it's not actually likely to get used for much typing and you just want to do some mouse/trackpad work on it for the most part then imho the Rii is a much better option as it fits in nicely with the size of your other remotes.

    and if you have cats, as a double bonus it also has a built in laser pointer to drive them potty with. :D

    i picked mine up off ebay, cheap as chips although the wireless range on it isn't great if it's not line of sight but will work anywhere in the room if it's got a clear view.


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    #764
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users Posts: 2,794 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    Purchased this today - seems similar to the OP machine not as good a price but it is a bargain I think as it is showing at 400+ on some Irish sites. Got the whole lot delivered for approx 290 Euro

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-EeeBox-EB1501P-Factor-Premium/dp/B0043D29H2/ref=br_lf_m_1000488813_1_1_ttl?ie=UTF8&m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&s=computers&pf_rd_p=232261967&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1401&pf_rd_i=1000488813&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0CDZWEVW4J9VK83VB4DV


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    #765
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    Yeah, not as good value as the Revo's were going for before xmas, but those bargains are long gone and I don't think you'll see them again until the 3700 is near EOL.

    That Asus a nice machine, comes with a media remote and the wifi has an external antenna (the reception on the Revo is woeful). And obviously its got the DVD drive which the Revo doesnt.

    I'd also keep an eye out for new AMD Fusion based netboxes. Should be an alternative to Atom+Ion for low powered HTPCs.


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    #766
    BenEadir
    Registered Users Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    My laptop is stuffed full of downloaded movies, home movies, pictures etc and I'm tired connecting my laptop via HDMI to my Onkyo amp which then streams the picture to my Panasonic HD TV and the sound to the Jamo surround sound system.

    Time to get a media dedicated PC with lot's of storage me thinks!!

    Just looking at the Aspire Revo R3700 Win 7 Home Premium for £285 + delivery on eBuyer.

    I'm not that technical so Win 7 would be a familiar environment and I do want a high degree of out of the box usability. I'm happy enough to de-crapify it and install better/alternative apps but it needs to be easy to set up particularly in terms of connecting to my home wi-fi network which is 20MB with the router sitting about 30ft away through a partition wall. Is this the right machine for me?

    What additional HD storage should I go for? I guess a 2TB drive would be advisable. Any particular models recommended over others?

    Ben


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    #767
    Shulgin
    Registered Users Posts: 688 ✭✭✭Shulgin


    I don't think Ebuyer ship to Ireland anymore.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=71067969

    http://forums.ebuyer.com/showthread.php?71163-Ebuyer-stopped-delivery-to-Ireland-why&p=1274227#post1274227


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    #768
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users Posts: 2,794 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    BenEadir wrote: »
    My laptop is stuffed full of downloaded movies, home movies, pictures etc and I'm tired connecting my laptop via HDMI to my Onkyo amp which then streams the picture to my Panasonic HD TV and the sound to the Jamo surround sound system.

    Time to get a media dedicated PC with lot's of storage me thinks!!

    Just looking at the Aspire Revo R3700 Win 7 Home Premium for £285 + delivery on eBuyer.

    I'm not that technical so Win 7 would be a familiar environment and I do want a high degree of out of the box usability. I'm happy enough to de-crapify it and install better/alternative apps but it needs to be easy to set up particularly in terms of connecting to my home wi-fi network which is 20MB with the router sitting about 30ft away through a partition wall. Is this the right machine for me?

    What additional HD storage should I go for? I guess a 2TB drive would be advisable. Any particular models recommended over others?

    Ben

    Ya seems good if it can be delivered to Ireland.

    I bought this last week http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-EeeBox-EB1501P-Factor-Premium/dp/B0043D29H2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1299871995&sr=8-2 and plan to buy this storage next week http://www.harveynorman.ie/seagate-3-5-expansion-2tb-hard-drive-2.html

    The PC was in the clearance section last week so I got it all delivered for €290 (Euro) and the Seagate is the cheapest I can find for 2TB at €99 its great.
    PC price has gone up a bit now but its highly recommended. its small, almost silent and has a few things that are better than the Revo I think.
    It has a DVDRW slot and 2 x USB 3 connections and has a wireless antenna which seems to help with streaming on my wireless network. Only downside is that it says its got a wireless keyboard and mouse but they are wired but that's no big deal as I will eventually get some wireless stuff for it. Oh and it also has a full Windows Media Centre remote control - much like a TV remote control and that's really cool

    The PC has a bit of crap on it that is easily cleared down and its running Win 7 with Media Centre on it. I have installed Boxee on the PC and use that as my media portal as its really fool proof. I have a 1TB Iomega Screenplay full of movies and thats plugged in to the wireless router I also have some small portable drives hanging off the PC at the moment but all that content will go on the 2 TB as soon as I get it.
    Boxee on the PC streams stuff no bother from the wireless router about 30ft away.
    Can also use it as a basic PC for regular stuff too which pleases everyone in the house.

    I plan to stream more stuff to other TVs soon around the house so I willl post any results soon.


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    #769
    peckerhead
    Registered Users Posts: 3,379 ✭✭✭peckerhead


    The R3700 (Linpus, 2GB, 160GB) seems to be back down to £185 plus shipping.


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    #770
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    peckerhead wrote: »
    The R3700 (Linpus, 2GB, 160GB) seems to be back down to £185 plus shipping.

    They don't ship to Ireland any more.


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    #771
    Graysen Nutritious Guano
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    Voodu Child wrote: »
    They don't ship to Ireland any more.
    Are you sure? I just tried Google Checkout with them and it didn't stop me. It had "Delivery to Eire £10" as a delivery option.


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    #772
    Voodu Child
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,706 ✭✭✭Voodu Child


    Deleted User wrote: »
    re you sure? I just tried Google Checkout with them and it didn't stop me. It had "Delivery to Eire £10" as a delivery option.

    It says so on their site and a few people have mentioned it. I RMA'd something faulty to them the other day and they sent me an email saying they don't ship to Ireland so they gave me a refund instead of replacement.

    Maybe you can trick them into sending something by using Google Checkout but it may be more hassle than it's worth if they don't send it and you're looking for a refund.


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    #773
    NeedaNewName
    Closed Accounts Posts: 409 ✭✭NeedaNewName


    Voodu Child wrote: »
    It says so on their site and a few people have mentioned it. I RMA'd something faulty to them the other day and they sent me an email saying they don't ship to Ireland so they gave me a refund instead of replacement.

    Maybe you can trick them into sending something by using Google Checkout but it may be more hassle than it's worth if they don't send it and you're looking for a refund.


    It says the following on their site?

    Delivery options outside mainland UK

    Delivery to Northern Ireland, Eire, Scottish Offshore, Scottish Highlands, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man

    A table of delivery options Delivery options Price & delivery times Within 2 - 3 working days Only £9.99 7am - 7pm

    Right at the bottom of this page?

    http://www.ebuyer.com/help/delivery


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    #774
    kaisersose77
    Registered Users Posts: 2,710 ✭✭✭kaisersose77


    read second post

    http://forums.ebuyer.com/showthread.php?71163-Ebuyer-stopped-delivery-to-Ireland-why


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    #775
    NeedaNewName
    Closed Accounts Posts: 409 ✭✭NeedaNewName


    kaisersose77 wrote: »
    read second post

    http://forums.ebuyer.com/showthread.php?71163-Ebuyer-stopped-delivery-to-Ireland-why

    I stand corrected. :)


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    #776
    Irish Kev
    Registered Users Posts: 249 ✭✭Irish Kev


    just bought the Acer 3610 on ebay, I will be reading this thread again and lucking for some ideas about using either linux or Win 7, booting straight in to xbmc etc

    Cant wait to get my new toy:D


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    #777
    event
    Registered Users Posts: 16,030 ✭✭✭✭event


    lads, is this a good deal?

    wonder if i should get one, id want to use it as a media centre really. if i have to get one of those remotes, the Rii, how much would it cost?

    is it worth it?


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    #778
    BionicRasher
    Registered Users Posts: 2,794 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    event wrote: »
    lads, is this a good deal?

    wonder if i should get one, id want to use it as a media centre really. if i have to get one of those remotes, the Rii, how much would it cost?

    is it worth it?

    I think Ebuyer wont post to Ireland anymore but I found this today and it looks like they will post for 9.95 to Ireland
    https://www.simplyasus.com/ASUS_Eee_Box_EB1501P_1042227.html

    All told it works out at about €330 delivered (its reduced from 360 Sterling) and is great for a media PC - it even comes with a remote control included and has a DVD slot too. I have one set up and the only downside is the keyboard and mouse are wired - you can get the wireless version but its a little more expensive


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    #779
    vibe666
    Registered Users Posts: 13,016 ✭✭✭✭vibe666


    Irish Kev wrote: »
    just bought the Acer 3610 on ebay, I will be reading this thread again and lucking for some ideas about using either linux or Win 7, booting straight in to xbmc etc

    Cant wait to get my new toy:D
    you can install win7 or a different version of linux from a usb flash drive very easily. most linux distro's now have a self extracting bootable usb image you can download an write straight to a usb drive from windows and microsoft made a little tool to write windows ISO's to a USB drive so they are bootable which is handy as using diskpart to do it was a little long winded by comparison. you can get the MS tool to do it HERE and iirc it should work with any bootable ISO, not just windows 7.

    NOTE: *any tool you use will reformat your USB key, wiping any data on it, so be careful and unplug any other USB drives you may have just to be on the safe side*

    my original plan was for my R3610 to replace my existing original xbox media centre and boot directly into xbmc live, but i stuck win7 on it just to see how it would run on a dual core atom with 2gb of ram and it actually runs fine, so i've left it on there and now use a combination of media player classic, vlc & xbmc within windows depending on what exactly i'm doing. if i'm playing back 720p video with just 2gb of ram in win7 I do need to close down any extra running apps (browsers, skype etc.) to claw back some memory, but its a small sacrifice and i think with more ram it would be fine.
    event wrote: »
    lads, is this a good deal?

    wonder if i should get one, id want to use it as a media centre really. if i have to get one of those remotes, the Rii, how much would it cost?

    is it worth it?
    the r3700 in the link further up the page seems like a decent deal to me, if you can get it delivered from ebuyer (maybe a UK based relative could send it on to you?). the rii (imho) is great, a perfect size for what you want in a media centre, useful as a remote control, built in trackpad and a keyboard that is small enough to fit in the compact size so it's not too bulky but useful enough to be used for instant messaging in windows and putting in passwords and stuff like that.

    the battery life is okay and uses miniUSB to charge it up, altho the battery isn't removable without taking it apart and i'm not sure what you'd use to replace it if you ever needed to, but for </> €30-40 delivered off ebay its hard to argue and I'd probably just buy a new one if it ever came to it.

    downsides with the rii are that the 'F' keys only go up to F8, so if you want to use F11 in windows for full screen internet browsing (if like me your TV only does 720p) you're SOL, although chrome does have a button for full screen browsing as a workaround.

    the other downside is that altho the Rii is a 2.4Ghz RF remote, the signal is pretty weak and can be affected by line of sight obstructions (like the arm of my sofa) so for accurate text entry you'll want LOS or you'll end up missing out characters. i've noticed that some buttons seem to be more sensitive to this than others, but your mileage may vary.

    that said, its still (imho) the best solution out there if you won't want anything larger than a regular remote control cluttering up your TV room.


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    #780
    ThunbergsAreGo
    Registered Users Posts: 10,399 ✭✭✭✭ThunbergsAreGo


    Bought this for Media Streaming

    Anyone know of a way i can play games which require a DVD?

    I have a laptop that i can put the DVD in if there is a way to mount an image or something to that effect


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    event
    Registered Users Posts: 16,030 ✭✭✭✭event


    vibe666 wrote: »

    the r3700 in the link further up the page seems like a decent deal to me, if you can get it delivered from ebuyer (maybe a UK based relative could send it on to you?). the rii (imho) is great, a perfect size for what you want in a media centre, useful as a remote control, built in trackpad and a keyboard that is small enough to fit in the compact size so it's not too bulky but useful enough to be used for instant messaging in windows and putting in passwords and stuff like that.

    the battery life is okay and uses miniUSB to charge it up, altho the battery isn't removable without taking it apart and i'm not sure what you'd use to replace it if you ever needed to, but for </> €30-40 delivered off ebay its hard to argue and I'd probably just buy a new one if it ever came to it.

    downsides with the rii are that the 'F' keys only go up to F8, so if you want to use F11 in windows for full screen internet browsing (if like me your TV only does 720p) you're SOL, although chrome does have a button for full screen browsing as a workaround.

    the other downside is that altho the Rii is a 2.4Ghz RF remote, the signal is pretty weak and can be affected by line of sight obstructions (like the arm of my sofa) so for accurate text entry you'll want LOS or you'll end up missing out characters. i've noticed that some buttons seem to be more sensitive to this than others, but your mileage may vary.

    that said, its still (imho) the best solution out there if you won't want anything larger than a regular remote control cluttering up your TV room.

    brilliant, cheers mate.

    i wasnt clear earlier, that was the one i was actually referring to. i can probably get it delivered to a work mate up north.

    i have a guide or two for setting up xbmc, so it should be ok id imagine. i don have much experience of linux, so would it be hard to put xbmc on it from that?

    i should read through this thread i suppose


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