Yeah it did turn on with the 72 image flashed, the remote wouldnt work though :/
OK, im gonna try that route, i just didnt wanna throw good money after bad. Ill look for a SIM after work today and feedback as soon as i can.
Cheers Benkurd
P.S. how do i flash the fresh 72 image? dreamup does not find box when it asks me to power it up in dreamup, the network card shows 1 solid green and 1 solid yellow light and i dont seem to be able to connect via null cable. :(