Both Colors Sold Out! Android 4.1 PC Stick / TV Box - Dual Core, Mali-400 GPU, 1GB Memory, 8GB NAND, Skype / NetFlix / Market, etc - $51.99 Shipped FREE

Quote from Evo-IC : I didn't actually realize this until someone else pointed it out to me..... Those Gyroscopes are essentially universal for these PC Stick products. There is the RC11 that people have bought with this MK808 deal (In4dealz), the RC12 (not sure where to buy - was told this is an upgrade model), the T2 (In4dealz), and a few more. Look around, as I mentioned earlier, I still haven't purchased one and not sure if I will. The more people say about them, though......the more I sort of want one. Just not sure which one, like you. p.s. Repped for taking the plunge and canceling cable. Haven't been able to convince my wife yet.

Haha I know how you feel. It took a while to convince my wife too. Here's how things transpired to her changing her mind:

1. Satellite company raised our rates after the 1st year (as was expected)
2. We realized we spend less than an hour a day watching TV
3. We realized the channels we get suck, and to get decent channels required a very expensive package
4. Reduced our satellite plan to the cheapest, which was channels filled with commercials
5. Both agreed paying ~$40/month essentially for a DVR, since we get the channels OTA already anyway, was a waste

She will come around, as will everyone. Subscription/satellite TV is going the way of radio.

Regarding the gyroscope remote. We got to play with one at my brother in laws house, and it was VERY cool. I would definitely recommend getting one as it is very functional for these Android devices. I will definitely be buying one...but I haven't found a good deal yet.

Not sure if anyone knows of remote alternatives better than this gyroscope remote...?

Quote from LoRdAcId : ..... Regarding the gyroscope remote. We got to play with one at my brother in laws house, and it was VERY cool. I would definitely recommend getting one as it is very functional for these Android devices. I will definitely be buying one...but I haven't found a good deal yet.

What would be considered a good deal?
I wasn't on the fence about the price, $20 seems more than reasonable for everything that it does.....I didn't buy because I wasn't completely sure that I needed it since my setup works fine.
Having said that, every time someone mentions that they've seen / used one, they say they love it - which makes me second guess my decision and want one again.

Does anyone know whether the Microsoft MCR remote will work for XBMC on this?

Quote from PMisYMMV : Does anyone know whether the Microsoft MCR remote will work for XBMC on this?

No clue, but there is a $14 remote control deal here on SD that keeps getting bumped within the last hour.
Don't know enough about the system requirements/ compatibility to know if that type of thing would work with one of these Android PC Sticks.

Quote from Evo-IC : What would be considered a good deal? I wasn't on the fence about the price, $20 seems more than reasonable for everything that it does.....I didn't buy because I wasn't completely sure that I needed it since my setup works fine. Having said that, every time someone mentions that they've seen / used one, they say they love it - which makes me second guess my decision and want one again.

After searching around, the in4dealz price seems to be the cheapest. I guess since I already bit the bullet for the mk808, I'd buy the remote from them too. We we'll see how that goes. I emailed them asking them to put both items in the same shipment.

Not sure if this has been mentioned already, but the MX1 is available for $70 shipped from here http://tvbox.geekbuying.com/

That's $10 less than via Amazon

I'm in for 1 and an air mouse. Just what I really needed, to add to my desktop, 3 laptops, iphone, and Google nexus.

Quote from LoRdAcId : After searching around, the in4dealz price seems to be the cheapest. I guess since I already bit the bullet for the mk808, I'd buy the remote from them too. We we'll see how that goes. I emailed them asking them to put both items in the same shipment.

Since we have sort of similar stories, PM me when you get it and let me know your thoughts.
Thanks.

Quote from whuzizname : Not sure if this has been mentioned already, but the MX1 is available for $70 shipped from here http://tvbox.geekbuying.com/ That's $10 less than via Amazon

It has been.
People like it because it has Bluetooth, but if one has no need for the Bluetooth option, the better deal is still the MK808.
Both solid, either way.
They have similar components, just the Mx1 has Bluetooth.

Quote from Kenr : I'm in for 1 and an air mouse. Just what I really needed, to add to my desktop, 3 laptops, iphone, and Google nexus.

You...sound like me. (minus that dirty iPhone bit)

Quote from Evo-IC : What would be considered a good deal? I wasn't on the fence about the price, $20 seems more than reasonable for everything that it does.....I didn't buy because I wasn't completely sure that I needed it since my setup works fine. Having said that, every time someone mentions that they've seen / used one, they say they love it - which makes me second guess my decision and want one again.

I bought this from amazon, uses it everyday. http://www.amazon.com/iPazzPort-2...=air+mouse

The only con I can think of is that the gyro is not very accurate. My LG smart remote is much more sensitive and accurate. So I'm still searching for the perfect HTPC remote.

Does this support the Google Play store? If not, does anyone know of any PC sticks that do?

Trying to find the cheapest way to use a tablet/stick/phone as an Android PC and connect it to a monitor/TV with mouse/keyboard.

Quote from epicd2012 : Does this support the Google Play store? If not, does anyone know of any PC sticks that do? Trying to find the cheapest way to use a tablet/stick/phone as an Android PC and connect it to a monitor/TV with mouse/keyboard.

Yes, lol...of course.
If it didn't, I wouldn't have bought it or recommended it.
Android products without access to Google Play are half-castrated, in my opinion.

Quote from epicd2012 : Does this support the Google Play store? If not, does anyone know of any PC sticks that do? Trying to find the cheapest way to use a tablet/stick/phone as an Android PC and connect it to a monitor/TV with mouse/keyboard.

You just need a Android phone, easiest with one that has a HDMI out but one with MHL will work with a adapter.

Quote from fireballs : You just need a Android phone, easiest with one that has a HDMI out but one with MHL will work with a adapter.

I've been combing through Android phones - looking specifically for 4.0-4.1 and it doesn't even need to be a legitimately working screen, as long as I can hook it up to a tv/monitor and use it with mouse/keyboard. Any suggestions for a phone?

Quote from epicd2012 : I've been combing through Android phones - looking specifically for 4.0-4.1 and it doesn't even need to be a legitimately working screen, as long as I can hook it up to a tv/monitor and use it with mouse/keyboard. Any suggestions for a phone?

I'll take it a step further.....you don't even need one with Android 4.0 / 4.1 - just one that can easily flash custom ROM's on it or, preferably CyanogenMod.
I'm a huge advocate of the Samsung Captivate, which you can find with a broken screen for $50-100 on eBay, but I'd suggest being somewhat tech-literate if you were planning on buying a broken phone, hooking to a TV, flashing a custom ROM, and then using as a media device.

You sure you wouldn't want to just go the simple route and get an HTPC device or an Android stick instead, lol?