I don't think many computers still come with install CDs unless stated. There's usually a way to format without it anyhow.
You should get Win7 though, Vista's a pain, and Linksys is terribly slow =|

Does it have a recovery partition like most laptops do?
Worst case, just grab the serial key off it and download an OEM version of the OS (and use the key you have)

can you please recommend to me another router? i went with linksys because that was what NCIX recommended, and so far it's been a total fail. should i be using tomato firmware instead? http://www.polarcloud.com/tomato

i personally use this one.....
http://ncix.com/products/?sku=28279&...cture=D%2DLink
it works pretty fast for me..........
but its kinda expensive.... i got a pretty good deal on it so i was lucky,

i'm not using it for gaming... does that matter?

i can't make any sense at all out of the operating manual. i swear it's not written in english :cry:

i struggled with it all night... using speedtest.net, at one point i got 2.50Mb/s on a 3.0DSL line, but then a second test right afterwards barely registered 0.11Mb/s, and then timed out :flamemad:

hmmmm... not sure it may also be your internet supplier?
i recently upgraded mine with shaw to have high speed extreme......
it works much faster......
try plugging internet directly to the revo.... see if there is significant change in speed.....
if there is.. then its definately the router u have a problem with.........

yes when i stop using the router and stay with the cable connection i have no internet speed issues and everything works well.

i ended up losing my internet connection completely last night with the router. spent a hour with the 1-800 linkys assist rep and didn't get very far and i couldn't stay awake long enough to continue struggling with it (they are a 24 hour service)... looks like i know what i'm going to be doing for the long thanksgiving holiday.

looking for a new router?
lol

ASRock NetTop Ion 330-BD Intel Atom 330 2GB 320GB Bluray GBLAN Audio Video VGA HDMI D
 

i guess this is a better HTPC compare to acer revo ?

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...facture=ASRock

or this one without the BD-rom for lot less money

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...facture=ASRock

yes. i ended up having to replace the router. it seems to be working now in conjunction with a singal booster.

right now my biggest grief is vista :flamemad: . i wonder if windows 7 will save me from this.

Did anyone buy this, if so how is it?

http://ncix.com/products/?sku=33671&...Bundle%20Deals

according the to review some guy posted.......


Things you should know about this combo...

Motherboard;
1. Has no FDD Connection.
2. Has no Post Speaker connection.
3. Has no PCI-E or AGP (Only 1 Legacy PCI)
4. Has (2) Int USB connections.
5. Has 2 SATA Connections but only includes 1 SATA Cable
6. Does not include a SATA Power Splitter or Molex > SATA Cable.

Case;
1. Has a FDD Bay which can double as a Hard Drive bay.
2. Includes Post Speaker.
3. Has room for 1 Expansion Card
4. Only Supports (1) Int USB connection.
5. Power Supply only has 1 SATA Power Connection
6. Reminds me of a shoebox.
7. Tight spacing and cables that are too long.
8. Loose Power Cable could risk damage or fire.



sounds like a piece of crap. you can't really expect anything for $150........


on the other hand......... i just got myself a shuttle.......... on sale right now for $265..... i wonder how this will work out.

and that ISROCK $600 and still no wifi........
if you were to spend $600 on a htpc.. u might as well just create your own...
so many other options...... i think dual core atom can barely run 780 P

it has ion video chip in it .......... its 1080P ok !! Can u please list other options ? I m currently looking for a HTPC

sorry for the lack of updates. i've been struggling with all the stupid things windows vista does. all the experience i have with vista was way back when it was first introduced, and they installed it at work for all of 2 weeks before going back to XP beaause of all the problems it created. i did get an email from acer saying i qualify to download windows 7 but is it safe???

furthermore the e-gear HDMI cable NCIX sold me crapped out on me. i have to go back and see if they will replace it for me because i'm still under the 30 day store warranty.