Comment posted on New Acer Revo 3610 HTPC by Paul Roberts
Javier Bocanegra
I’ve seen them on Ebay for a HUGE sum……
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- MarioMB
Check out my setup post.
http://www.pauljroberts.com/my-personal-revo-3610-set-up-that-works-well
Also my forum.
http://www.pauljroberts.com/forum/
- Emerick,
Nice find! Thanks.
- You must boot windows first then boxee. But, You can set up the Boxee.exe to start on boot. But it requires a 15 second delay after the Windows Desktop shows. If you do not set it that way then it will not connect to your network or Internet. The delay code must be added to the .EXE. So, no. It will not boot and just see Boxee first thing. You will see Windows desktop for about 10 seconds and then Boxee will auto start.
I personally do not do or want my machine to do this as I use it as a full HTPC. I surf the net, check email, IM AND watch NetFlix in Boxee at once! So, for me, running JUST Boxee is too limited for what all that machine can do.
If you want just a HT unit, then look into a Neuros with Boxee on it.
- Paul,
Thanks for stopping by my site.
I think you’ll be very pleased with the Acer Revo 3610. I luv this thing: SMB shares, Boxee, and Internet surfing all in one low power and small footprint unit!
No, you do not need an Acer LCD to mount it on the back of the LCD. But, Acer was advertising the Revo series as coming with a triangular VESA mount that clipped onto the Revo and then screwed onto the back of any VESA compatible LCD. This would only work on a LCD sitting on a pedistal and not also wall mounted.
Well, since the formal release, Acer is no longer including this mount with the Revo. I’ve spoken to others in various countries that say theirs came with it (japan, UK, etc), though USA versions (mine) does not come with it. Of course, that mount was shaped like the Revo, so I’ve seen nothing out there one can buy that would enable this mounting. Fortunately, the Revo is so small, I have it sitting on the same stand behind the LCD and I barely see it.
Here is a limited view of someone selling an over priced version on Ebay USA:
http://cgi.ebay.com/VESA-Bracket-to-mount-Acer-Aspire-Revo-on-LCD-Monitor_W0QQitemZ180434177655QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDesktop_PCs?hash=item2a02b70e77
Stop back and let us know how you like you Acer after you get it.
- Justin,
Well, I’ve surfed and read maybe 50+ sites and youtube unboxings and tests. I am confidant that this little guy will do what I need it to. The key here is to be true to your expectations.
This unit is a 1.66 ghz dual core. So, it will be slower. The dual core just means it can run two things at once and not affect the load on the cpu. I’ve had 1.33 ghz machines when they were new and they are slower. My WHS runs on a single core 1.33 ghz (circa 2001), but it’s….a server, so you don’t need speed. If you need a quad core, 1600 FSB machine with an Ion GPU then build one. It will be $800 USD!
Bottom line, this should be purchased solely as a HTPC for your HD TV and to potentially be used with Boxee and your favorite browser and to play your own ripped HD content. Oh, and to do some couch surfing for sure. Honesty, I’m strapping it to my HDTV, installing FFox with links to Clicker-Fancast-Bing Video, Hulu Desktop, MPC-HC and done. I’m not gonna put a DVR PVR dongle on it and try to tune and record TV with it. That is just expecting too much from a 1.66 ghz cpu. If wanted to build a PVR, I’d build a BAD ASS machine for that duty.
So, it comes down to realistic use and expectations of the machine. I’ve heard different countries have seen these boxes come through with different hardware. In the USA, I’ve seen the WiFi N and the sound does come through the HDMI at 5.1. As soon as I get this thing, I’ll post the juicy details.
Here is the NewEgg customer reviews here in the USA:
Notice the differences in ram and hard drive size at Newegg vs. your country. Thanks for looking and taking the time to post your questions!
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I’ve never heard of anything called “HD1″ or “HD11.” There’s a lot of hype out there on these boxes, so beware what you bank on.
The Revo 3610 is the dual core 330 atom with the ION Chip & CHipset. It’s all there is, there’s nothing elseThe older 1600 single core (no longer made for almost 2 yrs) had XP and had the ION LE, which was limited to DirectX9 or less due to licensing issues that XP had. Direct X is mostly for video games and has nothing to do with HD playback. That’s the only Ion LE vs. Ion I’ve ever heard about and it has nothing to do with video playback.
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Congratulations Paul on an informative post and for also being a pioneer by taking the plunge with the Acer Reveo R3610. It sounds like we’re in similar boats (looking at a range of SFF HTPCs, including the Dell). The difference, of course, is that I’m a chicken (in that I’ve chosen to wait for some in-depth reviews of the device before taking the plunge). One of the things that has me a little concerned is the review about half way down the page here http://www.ebuyer.com/product/172708/show_product_reviews in which the reviewer mentions some realy slow channel change and startup times. Whats more, there seems to be some doubt that the HDMI connection carries audio with it and, if it does, whether it is 2.1 only (5.1 would be enough).
Needless to say, I look forward to your ‘in-detail’ review.
Justin,
Well, I’ve surfed and read maybe 50+ sites and youtube unboxings and tests. I am confidant that this little guy will do what I need it to. The key here is to be true to your expectations.
This unit is a 1.66 ghz dual core. So, it will be slower. The dual core just means it can run two things at once and not affect the load on the cpu. I’ve had 1.33 ghz machines when they were new and they are slower. My WHS runs on a single core 1.33 ghz (circa 2001), but it’s….a server, so you don’t need speed. If you need a quad core, 1600 FSB machine with an Ion GPU then build one. It will be $800 USD!
Bottom line, this should be purchased solely as a HTPC for your HD TV and to potentially be used with Boxee and your favorite browser and to play your own ripped HD content. Oh, and to do some couch surfing for sure. Honesty, I’m strapping it to my HDTV, installing FFox with links to Clicker-Fancast-Bing Video, Hulu Desktop, MPC-HC and done. I’m not gonna put a DVR PVR dongle on it and try to tune and record TV with it. That is just expecting too much from a 1.66 ghz cpu. If wanted to build a PVR, I’d build a BAD ASS machine for that duty.
So, it comes down to realistic use and expectations of the machine.
I’ve heard different countries have seen these boxes come through with different hardware. In the USA, I’ve seen the WiFi N and the sound does come through the HDMI at 5.1. As soon as I get this thing, I’ll post the juicy details.
Here is the NewEgg customer reviews here in the USA:
Notice the differences in ram and hard drive size at Newegg vs. your country.
Thanks for looking and taking the time to post your questions!
I am also looking to get one of these soon. I like how small it is, it can easily be concealed behind a TV screen. How is the mounting point for it? Can it work with most flat screen TVs or does it need to have an Acer screen to fix to the back of?
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Paul,
Thanks for stopping by my site.
I think you’ll be very pleased with the Acer Revo 3610. I luv this thing: SMB shares, Boxee, and Internet surfing all in one low power and small footprint unit!
No, you do not need an Acer LCD to mount it on the back of the LCD. But, Acer was advertising the Revo series as coming with a triangular VESA mount that clipped onto the Revo and then screwed onto the back of any VESA compatible LCD. This would only work on a LCD sitting on a pedistal and not also wall mounted.
Well, since the formal release, Acer is no longer including this mount with the Revo. I’ve spoken to others in various countries that say theirs came with it (japan, UK, etc), though USA versions (mine) does not come with it. Of course, that mount was shaped like the Revo, so I’ve seen nothing out there one can buy that would enable this mounting. Fortunately, the Revo is so small, I have it sitting on the same stand behind the LCD and I barely see it.
Here is a limited view of someone selling an over priced version on Ebay USA:
http://cgi.ebay.com/VESA-Bracket-to-mount-Acer-Aspire-Revo-on-LCD-Monitor_W0QQitemZ180434177655QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDesktop_PCs?hash=item2a02b70e77
Stop back and let us know how you like you Acer after you get it.
Paul,
The way you haev it setup, are you booting into Windows each time and moving your mouse to the respective icons (XBMC, MPC, Boxee) and launching the apps? Are you shutting (powering) down the box at the end of each session? I am ordering this soon and want a way to have it act like a proper home theatre console the way my (primitive) Xbox works with XBMC. Quick startup, loads the media center right way, easy shutdown. More like a HT component than a PC that’s hooked up to the HT.
You must boot windows first then boxee. But, You can set up the Boxee.exe to start on boot. But it requires a 15 second delay after the Windows Desktop shows. If you do not set it that way then it will not connect to your network or Internet. The delay code must be added to the .EXE. So, no. It will not boot and just see Boxee first thing. You will see Windows desktop for about 10 seconds and then Boxee will auto start.
I personally do not do or want my machine to do this as I use it as a full HTPC. I surf the net, check email, IM AND watch NetFlix in Boxee at once! So, for me, running JUST Boxee is too limited for what all that machine can do.
If you want just a HT unit, then look into a Neuros with Boxee on it.
I just got a Revo 1600 but it does not the clip to mount to the back of the LCD monitor, where can I get one of those?
Thanks,
Javier
Javier Bocanegra
I’ve seen them on Ebay for a HUGE sum……
I was able to order the Aspire Revo’s VESA mount from pcconnection.com for $18.56.
Description pasted in below:
LCD VESA MOUNTING KIT F
Mfr.: ACER
Item #: 10911318
Mfr. Part #: PC 13400 041
$18.56
Emerick,
Nice find! Thanks.
Great reviews on the 3610!!
FYI, in Portugal, the package comes with Vesa Mount, wired keyboard and mouse and a 320gb HDD…
Bought one yesterday and I am struggling with codecs, XMBC and 1080p videos with a lot of stutter…
Thank you!
MarioMB
Check out my setup post.
http://www.pauljroberts.com/my-personal-revo-3610-set-up-that-works-well
Also my forum.
http://www.pauljroberts.com/forum/