Scaleo E Media Center Barebones

PNPSUKNET

I have found the following on ebay, its £74.99 plus p+p http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=300316576035

• Build your own custom Media center.
• Media center Remote control included.

• Intel 915 chipset Motherboard included with scart and 7.1 surround sound support
• Wireless Keyboard and mouse(trackball) included.

Product Dimensions: 41 x 42 x 8 cm ; 7 Kg
Boxed-product Weight: 7 Kg
Delivery Restrictions: This item can only be delivered within the UK
Item model number: MCS1
ASIN: B001FQJ9PK Bios is done By Fujitsu , takes DDR ram, Socket 775. Tested to ensure working



You require the following to complete:

• Processor 775
• DDR 400 Ram
• Sata HD
• DVD
• Tv Card
• Wifi Card

Does anyone think this is a good price, the seller said it has a HD connection?

crampo_2

Have you found the parts a priced them up then compared that price to completed media centres online.
www.ebuyer.com www.dabs.com www.misco.co.uk < check them websites.

PNPSUKNET

yeah cant find this one though, they say its fujitsu oem?

crampo_2

I'd Guess this is what the price of things are

• Processor 775 £50
• DDR 400 Ram £20
• Sata HD - Depends on size but recording i'd say you need a good 250GB - £50
• DVD - You probably want DVDRW - £25
• Tv Card - Freeview? - £40
• Wifi Card - £20

Total = £296
With Postage Say £10 . Say £310

PNPSUKNET

so price isnt bad then, seen one similar in currys for £700

crampo_2

Just Had A Quick Around , Have You Seen This :
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/8904376/Lacie-LaCinema-Black-MAX-500GB-Media-Center/Product.html?source=5066&engine=froogle_pc&keyword=Lacie+LaCinema+Black+MAX+500GB+Media+Center

PNPSUKNET

Its ok but doesnt have a dual tuner so i can watch and record at the same time.

crampo_2

Oh yer , Sorry. Yer go for it, I cannot find one really that would come that cheap. All you got to do is really make sure that you go a blow aload on it , because there could be a manufactured one already out there with better specs.

PNPSUKNET

Hi just checked with the seller, it has HDMI card for video, they say you plug the sound into either a sub or the tvs input. Think Im going to go for it as its really cheap. Fujitsu do the same one for £800

PNPSUKNET

Getting excited now another seller has listed it on ebay for £65, not sure what todo now......ahhhhhhhhhhhh