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Khuffie

Nov 1st, 2009, 10:48 AM

I'm looking for the Acer Revo AR1600, or similar, nettop. I'm basically looking to replace my original Xbox as my XBMC box since it's chugging on the hi-def videos, and came across the article found here (http://lifehacker.com/5391308/build-a-silent-standalone-xbmc-media-center-on-the-cheap). Seems like a good, cheap solution!

Unfortunately, the only nettop I found at NCIX is the revo's bigger brother which has more ram, Vista and generally double the price!

hades

Nov 1st, 2009, 11:48 AM

Heya.

Just came across the same article this morning. It looks like a perfect solution!

It is for sale at Bestbuys in the US (where I am headed in a few days) for 200$. Aside from that, Anitec.ca has it for 400$. Ripoff pricing in Canada. :(

That's the best I found.

hades

Khuffie

Nov 1st, 2009, 11:50 AM

The one on Anitec has beefier specs and Vista Home Premium, hence the extra price tag. Which neither is necessary for XBMC!

RedFlagRobot

Nov 2nd, 2009, 10:28 AM

Yeah, the US seems to be the only option for this so far :(

lencurrie

Nov 5th, 2009, 08:21 AM

Hey guys,

Agreed.. having a tough time finding this even to get it shipped to Canada.

Thankfully my girlfriend is heading to the states next week!

Anyone able to find this with reasonable shipping to Canada? I found it CRW.. but with the low-low rate of $148 shipping to Canada? WTF?

recklessftw

Nov 5th, 2009, 11:37 AM

I'm also looking for this thing in Canada... What the heck. I might email acer and see what's up about that. That lifehacker article was perfect, it's exactly what I want to replace my power hungry desktop that I just use for tv.

recklessftw

Nov 5th, 2009, 12:17 PM

Quick update. I thought emailing ncix, newegg.ca, and tigerdirect.ca might have better results.

I'll keep you updated as they email back.

recklessftw

Nov 5th, 2009, 03:07 PM

Heard back from tigerdirect:

"Although I do not have a definitive answer for you; I can tell you that previous versions of the Revo were about two months behind the rest of the world.
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The product is not in the system as of yet but I expect it will be here on time for Christmas."

This is good news for us.

recklessftw

Nov 5th, 2009, 04:04 PM

From ncix:

"How are you, sorry there is no ETA at this moment from all the suppliers but we carry the R3600 with N330 chip

http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=41924&vpn=PT.SCA0X.073&manufacture=Acer"

YYZC2

Nov 5th, 2009, 04:15 PM

For sale here:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/acer-aspire-revo-1600-nettop-xbmc-box-810257/

recklessftw

Nov 5th, 2009, 07:20 PM

From newegg.ca:

"Thank you for contacting Newegg.

Unfortunately we do not have any details on upcoming changes in inventory or pricing. I apologize that I do not have any information regarding this. However, you may submit your suggestion at the following link: http://secure.newegg.ca/FeedBack/ShallWeCarry.aspx

If you have any further questions or concerns, please visit our FAQs page. If you still need assistance, please feel free to email me directly and I will be happy to assist you.

Thank you"

I submitted the request.

adfactor

Nov 6th, 2009, 10:59 PM

I'm really looking forward to this coming out in Canada. Will make an incredible htpc

recklessftw

Nov 6th, 2009, 11:17 PM

I'm really looking forward to this coming out in Canada. Will make an incredible htpc

Absolutely. It's perfect for that task and at the price, there's nothing better.

Synsear

Nov 11th, 2009, 07:52 PM

Here is the reply from Acer.
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Hello,
Only the AR3600 and soon to be released AR3610 series revo are available in Canada. There are no plans to launch the AR1600

Thank you for choosing Acer
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recklessftw

Nov 11th, 2009, 08:02 PM

MexicanPeso

Jul 15th, 2010, 12:38 AM

I had the same issue with Hd content so I got the 3610, love it, but don't chuck the old xbox out, you can still play the HD on it, but just run psmedia server on your computer/server and it will re-encode on the fly any hd to the xbox.

Works seemlessly

I'm looking for the Acer Revo AR1600, or similar, nettop. I'm basically looking to replace my original Xbox as my XBMC box since it's chugging on the hi-def videos, and came across the article found here (http://lifehacker.com/5391308/build-a-silent-standalone-xbmc-media-center-on-the-cheap). Seems like a good, cheap solution!

Unfortunately, the only nettop I found at NCIX is the revo's bigger brother which has more ram, Vista and generally double the price!