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I don't like using those switches because I like to keep the receiver setup as simple as possible. For example, having to buy a programmable remote just to do the macros is one more step that can go wrong. It's much nicer when a simple input switch switches everything (especially with...

Yeah, the option would be nice though. For example I have an HTPC (hdmi), a PS3 (hdmi), a cable box (comp), and will be getting an Xbox (hdmi). Right now my cable box is on component but it supports HDMI. My receiver only has 3 hdmi ins. So I am already basically at capacity with the Xbox...

It doesn't have to be a new mobo, it can be one step skipped on the line, i.e., don't solder a 256 memory chip on the board.

Hmm, nice. Wondering if I should just grab a PRO. It seems FDOU is mostly pumping out Arcades and CSON has the mfg for the Elite/Pro Jaspers. -Dan

Fremont, CA Fry's Electronics Model: Arcade Team: FDOU Lot: 844X Mfg Date: 11-05-08 Amps: 12.1A Qty: 4 Model: Pro Team: CSON Lot: 842X Mfg Date: 10-19-08,10-20-08 Amps: 12.1A Qty: 3 No Elites... -Dan

I've been watching the Jasper thread since the first page. I have found 2 jaspers so far, but as I said, waited for an Elite. AFAIAC, I am an "original." :) -Dan

I like black... But, I have considered the white one just to save money. Does the HDMI on the xbox support audio? If so I don't need optical. That's a pretty good solution feeding optical back to the receiver, but how did it get to your TV? If it came on HDMI then shouldn't your...

Fremont, CA -------------- Fry's Elite: 843X FDOU 10-21-08 14.2A (only 5 total elite in stock, 2 are 843X, 3 are reboxed) Pro: 841X FDOU 10-04-08 14.2A Arcade: None Walmart (right by Fry's) Elite: None Pro: None Arcade: 843X FDOU 10-24-08 12.1A <----JASPER The walmart has at...

Cost of materials, no, but applying a sticker vs. a paste may be quite a bit simpler from an assembly line perspective. Don't know.

http://www.thetechzone.com/rev...l_compound/page9.shtml (shows 8 degrees difference between arctic silver and pad) http://www.geekstogo.com/forum..._tech_docs%2F26951.pdf In my experience grease gets better results, but AMD seems to think a pad is better in some cases (specifically when...

Interesting, Jopopsy. Pros without the 256MB... -Dan

Your argument here: Is answered by your statement here: Buying only 256MB chips is cheaper than buying two different chips--both in terms of assembly line simplicity ("not hav[ing] to worry about two different parts"), and cost of parts, due to "economy of scale." These are the very...

Queasy, have you even read this thread or seen the pics of Jaspers? We already know the new arcade Jaspers have 256MB. Most likely it is to allow NXE to be (pre) installed on arcades, or just due to 16MB chips actually costing more than 256MB chips. The question is: do NON-arcade Jaspers...

Soundtweaker, see my other posts about Fremont, I will check there again on Monday (near work for me). Last I saw was 842X I think. -Dan

Just went to Fry's in San Jose, CA @8pm Newest Arcade was 842 (FDOU) Newest Pro was 840X (FDOU) However, there were several 843X Elites. I was excited at first, but after checking the Amp rating, it still said 14.2. Perhaps they haven't updated the chassis for the Elites yet, but I...