[mythtv-users] cheapest place to get a 250 and a 350

[David Brieck Jr.]

On Monday 29 December 2003 06:58 pm, Malcolm wrote:
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> From: "J. Donavan Stanley" <jdonavan at gorpe.com>
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> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2003 8:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [mythtv-users] cheapest place to get a 250 and a 350
>
> > You can check pricewatch.com I know i've seen 250's there for the $112
> > range.  If you're looking for a 250 you can get one of the Gateway OEM
> > models from Ebay for $89ish.  The only difference I've seen as that it
> > doesn't come with / support a remote so you'll have to come up with your
> > own remote control solution (i.e. IR man).  My wife picked on of them up
> > for me for Christmas and it works perfectly.
>
> I guess as long as I have one remote I should be good right?  No point in
> paying extra for a 250 and a 350 with a remote right?  Just get one or the
> other with a remote and use it on both?
>
> Thanks for the input guys
> Malcolm
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I don't know how much you're planning on using myth, but I think you'll find 
that a universal learning remote is going to be much easier to work into your 
system than using a prepackaged PC PVR remote control. I spent about $30 for 
a learning remote from radio shack and I'm much happier than if I were using 
another remote that couldn't learn and control other components in my system, 
like my stereo, vcr (ugh), and tv.

BTW, I bought mine on ebay without a remote so I may be a little biased.