[mythtv-users] Thoughts on this pico pc?

[Joseph Fry]

On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 4:11 AM, Joseph Fry <joe at thefrys.com> wrote:

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> On Sun, Jan 4, 2015 at 3:57 AM, Joseph Fry <joe at thefrys.com> wrote:
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>> http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box/pp_134110.html?currency=USD&gclid=CjwKEAiA5qOlBRDAn8K5qen65joSJADRvlbqblHfMdGK5RZZOy1bOh6wGTsO04j-6sa044K4ZvviBxoCpgLw_wcB
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>> Apparently there is an 8% off + free shipping code on RetailMeNot... but
>> since this only charges at ship, I'm not sure if it will actually work and
>> I read that they have a $5 "local return" option so you don't need to ship
>> overseas in the event of a dud... didn't see how to request it though.
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>> So overall, for $93, it may be a great frontend?
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>> Before I pull the trigger, I wanted folks who have tried mythtv on a Bay
>> Trail SOC to chime in... I like the idea of the stick in another thread,
>> but without LAN adapter, I think I would rather just tape this on the back
>> of the TV and have reliable bandwidth for any media I want to play.
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> Found another site that gave me coupon code "PipoX7LM" that brings the
> price down to $89.98.
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> Geek Buying has it at $97, and they don't say its a preorder... might be a
> safer bet?  They have local return option for $2.99 during checkout, and
> 3-5 day shipping via DHL is only $10.
> http://www.geekbuying.com/item/PIPO-X7-Windows-8-1-Smart-Mini-PC-TV-Box-Media-Player-2G-RAM-32G-ROM-Intel-3736F-1-8GHz-Quad-Core---Silver-339668.html
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> I really want to order a couple... but would love to hear your thoughts!
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Ok... last response to my own email... I promise... but I added a second
unit to my cart on geekbuying, and the DHL shipping is now free... and the
local return appears to be flat rate not per-unit... so definitely pays to
buy a couple at a time.
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