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JohnnyG · 2005-03-18, 05:01 PM

Well, like I said before - if the wholesale cost remains the same as the current cost of the 688, the group buy price will be $200, give or take.

Darkman · 2005-03-18, 05:50 PM

New 688 $200 +/-.
Shipping $15 +/-.

Not having to hear your wife/mother/outlaws complain 'cause they can't figure out how to turn everything on or off or can't get sound to match picture? Priceless!

NormL · 2005-03-30, 06:37 PM

Johnny, I'm interested in getting an 880 as well.

So add me to the list. Thanks

que3jxp · 2005-03-30, 06:47 PM

Johnny, if you can get them for the $200 or so, I will take one too!!!

I am just gonna start calling you remote wonder boy if you don't mind.

CMORMOVIES · 2005-03-30, 07:46 PM

If it's around $200 then I am in as well.

setton · 2005-04-01, 10:46 AM

I'm in too!!

Can someone let me know what RF/IF means, sorry i'm a newbie!

dc · 2005-04-01, 12:02 PM

Do you mean RF/IR?

RF=Radio Frequency
IR=Infra-Red

IR remotes are line of sight, if there's something directly between the remote and the receiver, it won't work. RF sends out a broadcast that can go around obstacles, but is prone to interference. Most electronics use IR remotes.

setton · 2005-04-01, 01:47 PM

what type of products use RF....if I want to use this remote with my Rogers Digital, DVD player (Samsung), Pioneer Receiver, TV (Sony or Samsung-haven't recided) and possibly XBox will it work ok??

dogbolter · 2005-04-01, 07:15 PM

"The way my 688 goes through AAAs, I think I will end up saving money by buying this one."

(just checkin' out an excuse to buy one, ya think it will work on the wife)

SmooveB · 2005-04-01, 11:32 PM

That is one sweet remote, Im down like James Brown on the group purchase.

Q · 2005-04-02, 09:50 AM

My A/V receiver uses RF only. Also my 5200 receiver uses it if it is in another room.

pigonthewing · 2005-04-04, 12:26 AM

Any word yet on availability? A lot of sites are taking pre-orders now... some for under $200 too! (check froogle) I really don't know how they can sell it that cheap. To be honest, I'm not even sure if I trust 'em.

DigitalBuys seems like a safe bet though. They sell on eBay too and have a really clean (if not perfect) record.

JohnnyG · 2005-04-04, 11:12 AM

I can take a pre-order from you for the 1st X-Wing fighter if you'd like...only $10,000, too!

Unfortunately, there's still no listing for the 880 with the distributor. As soon as there is, I'll hit up the bid desk for a price based on the quantities we're looking at here.

ac · 2005-04-04, 11:48 AM

Add me to the list as well.

NeilN · 2005-04-04, 02:55 PM

Please add me too.

2005-03-18, 05:50 PM	#77
Darkman Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 301	New 688 $200 +/-. Shipping $15 +/-. Not having to hear your wife/mother/outlaws complain 'cause they can't figure out how to turn everything on or off or can't get sound to match picture? Priceless! __________________ When you can snatch this High Definition pebble from my hand, then it is time for you to leave this place, Grasshopper.

2005-03-30, 07:46 PM	#80
CMORMOVIES Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 136	If it's around $200 then I am in as well. __________________ God Help Me! I Can't Stop Buying Electronics! My DVD Collection

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2005-03-18, 05:01 PM	#76
JohnnyG Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North York, Ontario Posts: 10,407	Well, like I said before - if the wholesale cost remains the same as the current cost of the 688, the group buy price will be $200, give or take.

2005-03-30, 06:37 PM	#78
NormL DHC Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mississauga, ON Posts: 936	Johnny, I'm interested in getting an 880 as well. So add me to the list. Thanks

2005-03-30, 06:47 PM	#79
que3jxp Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fredericton, NB Posts: 3,174	Johnny, if you can get them for the $200 or so, I will take one too!!! I am just gonna start calling you remote wonder boy if you don't mind.

2005-04-01, 10:46 AM	#81
setton Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 44	I'm in too!! Can someone let me know what RF/IF means, sorry i'm a newbie!

2005-04-01, 12:02 PM	#82
dc Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,003	Do you mean RF/IR? RF=Radio Frequency IR=Infra-Red IR remotes are line of sight, if there's something directly between the remote and the receiver, it won't work. RF sends out a broadcast that can go around obstacles, but is prone to interference. Most electronics use IR remotes.

2005-04-01, 01:47 PM	#83
setton Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 44	what type of products use RF....if I want to use this remote with my Rogers Digital, DVD player (Samsung), Pioneer Receiver, TV (Sony or Samsung-haven't recided) and possibly XBox will it work ok??

2005-04-01, 07:15 PM	#84
dogbolter Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 365	"The way my 688 goes through AAAs, I think I will end up saving money by buying this one." (just checkin' out an excuse to buy one, ya think it will work on the wife)

2005-04-01, 11:32 PM	#85
SmooveB Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 18	That is one sweet remote, Im down like James Brown on the group purchase.

2005-04-02, 09:50 AM	#86
Q Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oakville Posts: 3,974	My A/V receiver uses RF only. Also my 5200 receiver uses it if it is in another room.

2005-04-04, 12:26 AM	#87
pigonthewing Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Northern 'Jersey, USA Posts: 15	Any word yet on availability? A lot of sites are taking pre-orders now... some for under $200 too! (check froogle) I really don't know how they can sell it that cheap. To be honest, I'm not even sure if I trust 'em. DigitalBuys seems like a safe bet though. They sell on eBay too and have a really clean (if not perfect) record.

2005-04-04, 11:12 AM	#88
JohnnyG Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North York, Ontario Posts: 10,407	I can take a pre-order from you for the 1st X-Wing fighter if you'd like...only $10,000, too! Unfortunately, there's still no listing for the 880 with the distributor. As soon as there is, I'll hit up the bid desk for a price based on the quantities we're looking at here.

2005-04-04, 11:48 AM	#89
ac Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vancouver Posts: 179	Add me to the list as well.

2005-04-04, 02:55 PM	#90
NeilN Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North York Posts: 1,630	Please add me too.