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Recommend an Android Box that runs XBMC - [No copyrighted material]

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    #542
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    Hey guys

    Not sure if I asked before but does anyone recommend a skin to make XBMC look nicer? I am using the base one that comes with it.


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    #543
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    Hey guys

    Not sure if I asked before but does anyone recommend a skin to make XBMC look nicer? I am using the base one that comes with it.

    Try the Aeon Nox skin if your hardware can run it.


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    #544
    Spipov
    Registered Users Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭Spipov


    we're now in May 2014. what would be the best box to buy, which would have good community support?i believe i could stretch to 150 if it includes an air mouse

    thanks for the suggestions


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    #545
    Zeppi
    Registered Users Posts: 366 ✭✭Zeppi


    I've tried a few of them and I sticked to the Minix Neo 7

    Zeppi


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    #546
    Spipov
    Registered Users Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭Spipov


    for just streaming video (on a upc 120mb), either SD or HD, do i need a quadcore or would a dual core (ie minix 5) do?

    ive read a couple of places that dual core works better for streaming, quad core better for gaming?


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    #547
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Spipov wrote: »
    for just streaming video (on a upc 120mb), either SD or HD, do i need a quadcore or would a dual core (ie minix 5) do?

    ive read a couple of places that dual core works better for streaming, quad core better for gaming?


    AML8726-MX MX2     is the one I'd go for (Not neccesarily off that seller).


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    #548
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    Allyall wrote: »

    AML8726-MX MX2     is the one I'd go for (Not neccesarily off that seller).

    I have a couple of them. Great little boxes.


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    #549
    aaronm13
    Registered Users Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭aaronm13


    I must be unfortunate with the MX2 because I've nothing but trouble with it, biggest piece of crap I've ever bought. Tried all firmwares and different versions of xbmc and none work well at all. On the lookout now for a new box but not sure which to go for.


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    #550
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    aaronm13 wrote: »
    I must be unfortunate with the MX2 because I've nothing but trouble with it, biggest piece of crap I've ever bought. Tried all firmwares and different versions of xbmc and none work well at all. On the lookout now for a new box but not sure which to go for.

    Really. I've two myself, and set up at least ten more for family and friends without any problems!

    What problems are you finding?


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    #551
    aaronm13
    Registered Users Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭aaronm13


    michael999999 wrote: »
    Really. I've two myself, and set up at least ten more for family and friends without any problems!

    What problems are you finding?

    Just instability really. Xbmc is so hit and miss but mostly miss. Get crashes all the time, nothing playing on xbmc, desperate buffering on wired and wireless, have 120 meg UPC so speeds are fine. Best success I've had with xbmc was one of the Linux builds which worked OK for a few weeks but gradually degraded in quality. Followed all guides online so 99.9% sure I've everything set up correctly. Haven't tried the two recent beta builds as couldn't get them to boot but they don't get great feedback on the matricom forums. Very tempted by the MINIX neo x7 I must say.


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    #552
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    aaronm13 wrote: »
    I must be unfortunate with the MX2 because I've nothing but trouble with it, biggest piece of crap I've ever bought. Tried all firmwares and different versions of xbmc and none work well at all. On the lookout now for a new box but not sure which to go for.

    Sounds very unlucky, because I've never *touch wood* had a problem with any of them. Most flawless box I've used.

    This is the ROM I use for Media/XBMC and I have no problems at all with it.
    http://d-h.st/g1J


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    #553
    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    jaysus

    i'm on 3mb dsl with a 34€ tv stick

    playback and streaming are almost flawless

    no fancy roms or custom xbmcs


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    #554
    aaronm13
    Registered Users Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭aaronm13


    Allyall wrote: »
    Sounds very unlucky, because I've never *touch wood* had a problem with any of them. Most flawless box I've used.

    This is the ROM I use for Media/XBMC and I have no problems at all with it.
    http://d-h.st/g1J

    Thanks for the ROM link Allyall. I ll give it a go over the weekend. I gather its not the official matricom ROM. Which site did you get it from as I didn't realize there was a custom community working on this box.


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    #555
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    aaronm13 wrote: »
    Thanks for the ROM link Allyall. I ll give it a go over the weekend. I gather its not the official matricom ROM. Which site did you get it from as I didn't realize there was a custom community working on this box.

    There are a fair few custom ROMS for that box.

    That one is an AceMax Rom.


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    #556
    aaronm13
    Registered Users Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭aaronm13


    Allyall wrote: »
    There are a fair few custom ROMS for that box.

    That one is an AceMax Rom.

    Cheers.


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    #557
    branners69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,695 ✭✭✭branners69


    Spipov wrote: »
    we're now in May 2014. what would be the best box to buy, which would have good community support?i believe i could stretch to 150 if it includes an air mouse

    thanks for the suggestions

    Minix Neo x7 would also get my vote! Works brilliantly with Beyond XBMC.


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    #558
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    I bought the following a few months back, any ideas on how to search for new ROM's? want to upgrade Android as well....just looking for idea's?

    http://www.geekbuying.com/item/T-R42-Quad-Core-Google-Android-4-2-2-RK3188-28nm-Cortex-A9-1-6-GHz-Mini-TV-BOX-HDMI-HDD-Player-2G-8G-BT-RJ45-External-Wifi-Antenna-with-IR-Remote-Controller-Black-317424.html


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    #559
    branners69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,695 ✭✭✭branners69


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    I bought the following a few months back, any ideas on how to search for new ROM's? want to upgrade Android as well....just looking for idea's?

    Have you checked www.freaktab.com


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    #560
    ooter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,994 ✭✭✭ooter


    Where would be the best place to buy the minix?


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    #561
    Zeppi
    Registered Users Posts: 366 ✭✭Zeppi


    Adverts.ie


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    #562
    bazzz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭bazzz


    ooter wrote: »
    Where would be the best place to buy the minix?

    Which model would you be looking for?? If it's the Neo X7 or X8 H I'd recommend SmarttvBox.ie....
    A-because I know the seller
    B-because all the stock is based in Ireland (so no customs duties or VAT,to be paid)
    C-The Seller has just become a official Reseller for Minix.

    Hope I won't be shot for trying to help him out;)


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    #563
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    bazzz wrote: »
    Which model would you be looking for?? If it's the Neo X7 or X8 H I'd recommend SmarttvBox.ie....
    A-because I know the seller
    B-because all the stock is based in Ireland (so no customs duties or VAT,to be paid)
    C-The Seller has just become a official Reseller for Minix.

    Hope I won't be shot for trying to help him out;)
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    D - He is way overpriced


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    #564
    bazzz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭bazzz


    Big Nelly wrote: »
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    D - He is way overpriced

    Cheaper than most on Adverts,for Minix boxes.


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    #565
    Dozen Wicked Words
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,325 ✭✭✭✭Dozen Wicked Words


    bazzz wrote: »
    Cheaper than most on Adverts,for Minix boxes.

    He's not shy with his prices though. There is the convenience factor with him ok, but the price difference is such I'd rather wait and buy from China direct or eBay.

    He offers an alternative anyway and if people are happy to pay his prices good luck to him.


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    #566
    bazzz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭bazzz


    Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »
    He's not shy with his prices though. There is the convenience factor with him ok, but the price difference is such I'd rather wait and buy from China direct or eBay.

    He offers an alternative anyway and if people are happy to pay his prices good luck to him.

    Yeah he's not long in the market.So it's early days for the business,this is why he can't compete with many of the overseas sellers....Yet!!


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    #567
    timetogo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 990 ✭✭✭timetogo


    ooter wrote: »
    Where would be the best place to buy the minix?


    Got mine from Amazon.


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    #568
    ooter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,994 ✭✭✭ooter


    thanks lads


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    #569
    Blade
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,499 Mod ✭✭✭✭Blade


    bazzz wrote: »
    Which model would you be looking for?? If it's the Neo X7 or X8 H I'd recommend SmarttvBox.ie....
    A-because I know the seller
    B-because all the stock is based in Ireland (so no customs duties or VAT,to be paid)
    C-The Seller has just become a official Reseller for Minix.

    TBF I don't think his price of 155 Euro for the Neo X8H is that bad for Ireland. Looking at the Geekbuying price, if you were to pay the VAT and 6 Euro An Post fee I calculate it at around 148 Euro. Unless I'm missing something here, not sure if he charges delivery for example, couldn't see anything on the site about it? Unless of course you want to chance your arm and hope to get away with the VAT in which case you'd get it for 115 and save yourself 40 Euro, but I don't think it's fair to compare prices based on that.

    If it is a case of 155 v 148 Euro, I'd much rather buy it here and give the money to an Irish company along with all the other obvious advantages that go with it. Certainly if I was recommending the device to a friend I'd send them to this guy knowing that if there's any hassle he'll look after it and they won't come annoying me for help every time there's something wrong with one of their XBMC plug-ins!


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    #570
    bodonnell
    Registered Users Posts: 565 ✭✭✭bodonnell


    Couple of listings on ebay (UK) for £105 (approx. €130) if you use parcel motel just add €3.50 shipping


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    #571
    BenEadir
    Registered Users Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    Spipov wrote: »
    we're now in May 2014. what would be the best box to buy, which would have good community support?i believe i could stretch to 150 if it includes an air mouse

    thanks for the suggestions

    I have a Neo X7 running the official FW10 and it runs everything very well, particularly over WiFi.

    I have another TV with an old WD Live box attached which I'd like to upgrade. I'm always very wary of getting V1 of any product but I'm tempted to go with Minix's new X8 which should (assuming it works as advertised) give me a good few years of future proofing, see http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quad-core-Octa-core-licences-accelerated-Reseller/dp/B00KIH75VC/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1401804675&sr=8-9&keywords=minix

    What do people think? I know it's twice the price of other Android boxs which do a fine job of streaming but it does seem to be very powerful and capable of handling anything which will develop over the coming years. My logic is that 1 X €145 box lasting 5 years is better than 2 x €80 boxes lasting 2-3 years each.

    Ben


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