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

Allyall · 23-10-2013 9:44pm

^^

Ha ha..

I am/was/will be.

Electricity went today, so that didn't help me. Just logged out there, and noticed your post as i was logging out.

I'm not much use at the minute, as I'd probably start naming others and going off on a tangent, and not being much help. But when I've finished wrecking my own head for tonight i may sign back in to wreck others :P.

eamonnq · 23-10-2013 10:12pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I've read this thread and it seems to be either the ridiculously named and shaped "Prometheus"

When the Prometheus first came out it was plagued by problems, I was on the verge of buying one of them back then as it had the network port, and a few USB sockets, which would have suited my needs, but luckily I held off buying. It sounds like they may have released a better version, but if you are buying one just make sure it is not the first version that you get.

The OUYA seems to be recommended also, but I know nothing about it. I have a MEASY U2C lying around here somewhere that I thought was the best of them (at the time of buying), must dig it out and try installing XBMC on it and see how it goes.

I think if I was buying now, I would go with this:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Himedia-Q5ii-Android-4-2-Google-Smart-Set-Top-TV-Box-3D-Blue-ray-ISO-SATA/1228752155.html

iba · 23-10-2013 10:33pm

BroLo wrote: »

The iBood one is the 1st version, the Geekbuying one is the newer 2nd version of the device.

The iBood one has some issues with WiFi. You have no risk of customs and will have it faster.

The Geekbuying one has better WiFi but you have a risk of Customs and it will take a lot longer to arrive.

AAAAAnd the message I was responding to disappeared :P

Ah thats because I kopped on to what the difference between the two was ust after I'd posted, so I deleted straight away, but you were obviously too quick for me - thanks for replying though

iba · 23-10-2013 10:42pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I heard MiniX were good and was about to pull the trigger on the X7 until I read some disparaging comments on youtube. Is there a consensus on the best one out there please? Money no object. I've read this thread and it seems to be either the ridiculously named and shaped "Prometheus" or the MK808b! There's just so bleeding many of the blighters...:D

Also I don't know why some people were mentioning an RPI...hardly an Android box is it?

Having the same problem as you - too many of the blighters

This thread seems to be leaning towards the MK908II but I also like the ones Tony posted earleir the Mygica ones

Others like the Prometheus but I just read a bad thread about that here:
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=161697

Whats good about the Promethus one I guess is that it has an ethernet port

I came across another one earlier on aliexpress that even has a built in DVB-T which might be useful too

griffdaddy · 23-10-2013 10:42pm

The k-r42 from geekbuying works great for xbmc and has ethernet and full usb ports. Has dedicated optical out as well. I'm running xbmc on mine perfectly at the moment and it has a good developer scene. Lewie on freaktab has just released dedicated xbmc/ouya firmware that boots straight into xbmc and is designed for media and gaming.

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/K-R42-Quad-Core-Google-Android-4-2-2-RK3188-28nm-Cortex-A9-1-6Ghz-Mini-TV-BOX-HDMI-HDD-Player-2G-8G-External-Wifi-Antenna-Ethernet-Port-with-IR-Remote-Controller-Black-317141.html

iba · 23-10-2013 10:54pm

griffdaddy wrote: »

The k-r42 from geekbuying works great for xbmc and has ethernet and full usb ports. Has dedicated optical out as well. I'm running xbmc on mine perfectly at the moment and it has a good developer scene. Lewie on freaktab has just released dedicated xbmc/ouya firmware that boots straight into xbmc and is designed for media and gaming.

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/K-R42-Quad-Core-Google-Android-4-2-2-RK3188-28nm-Cortex-A9-1-6Ghz-Mini-TV-BOX-HDMI-HDD-Player-2G-8G-External-Wifi-Antenna-Ethernet-Port-with-IR-Remote-Controller-Black-317141.html

Thanks for your input, that one looks good too (I think)

iba · 23-10-2013 10:59pm

If I could decide on this simple question it would cut out half the boxes:

Q: Linux XBMC vs Android XBMC?

A: The MyGica 120 is an Android box running Android XBMC. The implementation of Android XBMC on the 120 is exceptional and very stable. However, some people prefer Linux XBMC, which is the same thing but running direct from boot without the Android OS. Linux XBMC is only available on the much slower Amlogic M3 platform, but offers complete compatibility with XBMC add-ons. See here for our Amlogic M3 Linux XBMC box. Linux XBMC is currently in development for the M6 platform (i.e. the MyGica 1200/520/120) and should become available during the summer.

I know I've copied that straight from somewhere else, but basically what I understand from that is the the advantage of the LINUX XBMC is that it boots straight away but on the negative side runs on a slower processer than an Android XBMC

23-10-2013 11:11pm

tony1980 wrote: »

This is suposed to be brilliant as well, only 53 euros! Whufclee on xbmctalk gave it a great review. He is one of the devs for xbmc.

http://www.futeko.com/products/MP046.php

whufclee a dev of XBMC? Is he fcuk!

tony1980 · 23-10-2013 11:15pm

Deleted User wrote: »

whufclee a dev of XBMC? Is he fcuk!

What do you mean? I think he is anyway, his is one of the repos you can install add ons from as far as I am aware.

23-10-2013 11:25pm

lol anybody can have a repo mate. whufclee is just a fanboy.

tony1980 · 23-10-2013 11:40pm

Fair enough, wouldn't know as much as yourself but those MYGica products do get good reviews on the forums, the MYGica 510B works great for myself, have had very little issues with it so I would highly recommend it and its a very decent price.

emo72 · 24-10-2013 12:41am

What happened?????

campo · 24-10-2013 12:48am

Well that escalated quickly...........

Allyall · 24-10-2013 3:03am

Hope Damp ScarecrowIsACnut wrote: »

Jibberish .

If you're anything to go by it's not a wonder. Too many people involved in those forums you mentioned are the reason many stay away.

Too wrapped up in your own cráp, missing the obvious.
And it's a pity.

Keep watching all the decent forums to post smarmy comments, while you all implode.

Allyall · 24-10-2013 3:37am

As for the 'best' box/stick. The best answer for me is the one with the biggest community with continual support, and with the most compatible XBMC builds. Many of the devices are identical, just rebranded and with different cases.
For example the Minix NEO-G4 and MK808b are the same to all intents and purposes. (I mentioned those two because they have come up a bit in this thread.)

Ouya is a great box, but it's not ready yet. Many will argue about that, and that it's the same with many other devices, but the price is much greater for the Ouya (If you just want XBMC).
XBMC isn't finished yet for Android, and with so many devices/platforms, ROMS, builds of each ROM and Codecs streaming, it will be a while before it is. Although it is moving much much closer.
The best device is imho any one that has 'good enough' spec, a decent rom, a good community and XBMC builds that are always being worked on.
Especially if there is customised ROM for that device, for that particular reason.

For example there is (For the two mentioned above) the MK808B_digitopMod_MINIX_NEO-G4_port(0730)_Sep2013 , it's not perfect, very close

, and there is a new one coming out in weeks.
With others working on their own versions.

That alone would make them both good devices, in my opinion. But better specs are available for similar prices, I was just pointing at an example.

24-10-2013 8:42am

I pulled the trigger on the Mk808b simply because it's so popular and quite cheap these days. If I like what I see then I'll have another dip at something more pricey.

BroLo · 25-10-2013 11:25pm

I thought I already posted this.

But which would be better?

The MK908II or the CX919?

I'd be looking to turn it into a media centre/gaming console, if that's even possible :P

iba · 28-10-2013 4:07pm

Allyall wrote: »

As for the 'best' box/stick. The best answer for me is the one with the biggest community with continual support, and with the most compatible XBMC builds. Many of the devices are identical, just rebranded and with different cases.
For example the Minix NEO-G4 and MK808b are the same to all intents and purposes. (I mentioned those two because they have come up a bit in this thread.)

Ouya is a great box, but it's not ready yet. Many will argue about that, and that it's the same with many other devices, but the price is much greater for the Ouya (If you just want XBMC).
XBMC isn't finished yet for Android, and with so many devices/platforms, ROMS, builds of each ROM and Codecs streaming, it will be a while before it is. Although it is moving much much closer.
The best device is imho any one that has 'good enough' spec, a decent rom, a good community and XBMC builds that are always being worked on.
Especially if there is customised ROM for that device, for that particular reason.

For example there is (For the two mentioned above) the MK808B_digitopMod_MINIX_NEO-G4_port(0730)_Sep2013 , it's not perfect, very close , and there is a new one coming out in weeks.
With others working on their own versions.

That alone would make them both good devices, in my opinion. But better specs are available for similar prices, I was just pointing at an example.

Thanks for your post.

Would be very grateful if you would let me know when the new one comes out in a couple of weeks that you have referred to in your post please and thank you.

sweetie · 29-10-2013 5:37pm

Blade wrote: »

Looks like he's doubling his money. For less than a fiver more (or maybe even cheaper if you pay in USD) you can get the 5 set bundle listed here:
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Tronsmart-MK908II-RK3188-Cortex-A9-Quad-Core-1-6GHz-Google-Android-4-2-Mini-TV-BOX-2G-8G-BT-External-Wifi-Antenna-Black-318432.html

* Tronsmart MK908II RK3188 Cortex-A9 Quad Core 1.6GHz Google Android 4.2 Mini TV BOX 2G/8G BT External Wifi Antenna-Black 53.99
* Tronsmart TSM01 English Version Air Mouse + Keyboard for TV Box / PC / Motion Sensing Games EUR 14.34
* High Speed 7 Ports Expanded USB 2.0 Hub with On/Off Switch for Laptop Notebook Computer EUR 4.93
* NEW G910 Wireless BT Gamepad Game Controller for Android TV BOX/Mini PC/Smartphone/Tablet PC + IOS supported EUR 21.44
* Brand Logitech C170 Setup 5 Mega Pixel Wired Camera USB Webcam Web Camera w/Mic----Black EUR 18.74

Went with this today minus the camera so thanks for the advice. By the way, are the macbook chargers on geekbuying worth it for a spare or should I look elsewhere?

iba · 29-10-2013 5:51pm

sweetie wrote: »

Went with this today minus the camera so thanks for the advice. By the way, are the macbook chargers on geekbuying worth it for a spare or should I look elsewhere?

Would be grateful if you can let us know how long it takes to arrive and if u get hit with any customs please

campo · 29-10-2013 7:43pm

For anybody using xbmc I would recommend adding the tvguide dixie repo under xfinity, I did it today and I have found in brilliant so far ( albeit takes a while to get all channels set up etc )

29-10-2013 8:10pm

Is that not just the TVGuide addon that some bloke has just customised (set up a few different xmls, logos etc?). Absolutely amazing!!! :rolleyes: I just don't understand why people install stuff like this. It's far more rewarding to set it up yourself to your personal tastes.

campo · 29-10-2013 8:28pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Is that not just the TVGuide addon that some bloke has just customised (set up a few different xmls, logos etc?). Absolutely amazing!!! :rolleyes: I just don't understand why people install stuff like this. It's far more rewarding to set it up yourself to your personal tastes.

Never used the other TVGuide one so can't comment , could you watch channels on old guide also

Allyall · 29-10-2013 11:24pm

campo wrote: »

For anybody using xbmc I would recommend adding the tvguide dixie repo under xfinity, I did it today and I have found in brilliant so far ( albeit takes a while to get all channels set up etc )

That will not be going NEAR any android device i own or help set up. Nothing to do with any installer and most definitely not anything to do with Xfinity.

Especially when it's easy to make your own, if you can read, and use a PC.

I know how that may sound, but it is best not to use installers.

Deleted User wrote: »

Is that not just the TVGuide addon that some bloke has just customised (set up a few different xmls, logos etc?). Absolutely amazing!!! :rolleyes: I just don't understand why people install stuff like this. It's far more rewarding to set it up yourself to your personal tastes.

+1000000000

I do understand why they do it, as it's there. I don't understand why they don't read around first.

campo · 29-10-2013 11:44pm

Allyall wrote: »

That will not be going NEAR any android device i own or help set up. Nothing to do with any installer and most definitely not anything to do with Xfinity.

Especially when it's easy to make your own, if you can read, and use a PC.

I know how that may sound, but it is best not to use installers.

+1000000000

I do understand why they do it, as it's there. I don't understand why they don't read around first.

Apologies if I gave wrong advice I have only been only xbmc about a month so don't know all the ins and outs , only going on what I have used and liked

Allyall · 29-10-2013 11:52pm

campo wrote: »

Apologies if I gave wrong advice I have only been only xbmc about a month so don't know all the ins and outs , only going on what I have used and liked

No. I didn't mean it like that. Sorry.

It's not that it's not good. I haven't checked it out yet, so i can't really comment.

But it is better to not use any installer.
It leaves you more open to many attacks/spam/crápware.

If you are using somebody elses repo, best to install it manually.

xbmc.org most reliable source to find out if it's good/safe worth installing.

I had written more, but deleted it, as i don't want to participate in any of the nonsense going on.

02-11-2013 10:22pm

I got my mk808b this morning and just got some time to mess with it....and it's great!

I was expecting some hopelessly unresponsive and buggy Chinese tech. So far it's been great. Love it!

iba · 02-11-2013 10:35pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I got my mk808b this morning and just got some time to mess with it....and it's great! I was expecting some hopelessly unresponsive and buggy Chinese tech. So far it's been great. Love it!

Just wondering why you went for this one over the 908?

02-11-2013 10:43pm

It was quite a bit cheaper and also it's still the best seller on geekbuying. Might get the 908 from Santa!

campo · 02-11-2013 10:46pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

It was quite a bit cheaper and also it's still the best seller on geekbuying. Might get the 908 from Santa!

Have you tried xunity yet and if so what did you think of it , considering trying it out if only for the karaoke lol

02-11-2013 10:56pm

That thing! On my XBMC!!!! Isn't it full of ads and other such garbage? lol

"Skintegration". I can imagine them high fiving each other when they thought up that!

I'd say it's the XBMC equivalent of injecting yourself with AIDS.

To be serious though I stay away from everything on that particular website. I don't want Mikey1234 all over my XBMC machine.

iba · 02-11-2013 10:59pm

Deleted User wrote: »

That thing! On my XBMC!!!! Isn't it full of ads and other such garbage? lol "Skintegration". I can imagine them high fiving each other when they thought up that! I'd say it's the XBMC equivalent of injecting yourself with AIDS.

To be serious though I stay away from everything on that particular website. I don't want Mikey1234 all over my XBMC machine.

I put Mikey1234 on my laptop - should I get rid of him?

02-11-2013 11:16pm

Hey it's up to you mate. I didn't see anything special about XUnity other than some garish colour schemes and it basically aggregates the results of your addons.

04-11-2013 2:45am

I'm just after sticking Finless 1.7 on my MK808b and wow what an improvement! Got set up in a quarter of the time it took to customise the stock rom. Everything is snappier and even the Rii I'm using is a lot more responsive.

Oh yes I can change the DNS settings as well so I'll be getting the Demand5 app working with Tunlr hopefully. The 4oD app somehow knows I have it on d'telly and kicks me out!

Highly recommend it to anyone....only thing I can't figure out though is the gallery. On my Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 I get all the photo albums I have on PicasaWeb through the Gallery app. But with the MK808b there's nothing there at all (even though I have added my Google account). Bugging me something awful.

iba · 11-11-2013 5:18pm

sweetie wrote: »

Went with this today minus the camera so thanks for the advice. By the way, are the macbook chargers on geekbuying worth it for a spare or should I look elsewhere?

Hi Sweetie,

Has your box arrived yet - just trying to gauge how long I need to order before xmas to make sure it will arrive in time? (Xmas pressies for people)

Cheers

iba · 11-11-2013 5:20pm

Allyall wrote: »

As for the 'best' box/stick. The best answer for me is the one with the biggest community with continual support, and with the most compatible XBMC builds. Many of the devices are identical, just rebranded and with different cases.
For example the Minix NEO-G4 and MK808b are the same to all intents and purposes. (I mentioned those two because they have come up a bit in this thread.)

Ouya is a great box, but it's not ready yet. Many will argue about that, and that it's the same with many other devices, but the price is much greater for the Ouya (If you just want XBMC).
XBMC isn't finished yet for Android, and with so many devices/platforms, ROMS, builds of each ROM and Codecs streaming, it will be a while before it is. Although it is moving much much closer.
The best device is imho any one that has 'good enough' spec, a decent rom, a good community and XBMC builds that are always being worked on.
Especially if there is customised ROM for that device, for that particular reason.

For example there is (For the two mentioned above) the MK808B_digitopMod_MINIX_NEO-G4_port(0730)_Sep2013 , it's not perfect, very close , and there is a new one coming out in weeks.
With others working on their own versions.

That alone would make them both good devices, in my opinion. But better specs are available for similar prices, I was just pointing at an example.

Allyall,

Has the new one come out yet and if so could you psot a link to it please and if not might you be able to advise if it will be out before Xmas please and thank you?

Regards

sweetie · 11-11-2013 5:34pm

iba wrote: »

Hi Sweetie,

Has your box arrived yet - just trying to gauge how long I need to order before xmas to make sure it will arrive in time? (Xmas pressies for people)

Cheers

Was only despatched last week so I'd order sooner rather than later.

iba · 11-11-2013 5:55pm

Guys,

Whats the difference between these two boxes, besides the extra aerial. Is the second link an updated version of the first link. The first link is for MK908II and the 2nd one is for MK908II/J22?

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Tronsmart-MK908II-RK3188-Cortex-A9-Quad-Core-1-6GHz-Google-Android-4-2-Mini-TV-BOX-2G-8G-BT-External-Wifi-Antenna-Black-318432.html

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pixnor%C2%AE-MK908II-Quad-core-Dual-antenna-Bluetooth/dp/B00FGPK1W6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1384188274&sr=8-2&keywords=mk908ii

Thanks

sweetie · 21-11-2013 1:29pm

mine arrived yesterday, well packaged but customs had opened it, stuck a sticker saying value of $20 and no charges! Cost me over 4 times that so happy to avoid them for once. Setup last night and installed xbmc frodo with fusion and tested a few things and streaming well. Airmouse will take a bit of getting used to and the hdmi and power cable cable supplied are too short so makes turning it on and off a bit of a job on my av setup but happy with it so far.

jgbyr · 21-11-2013 2:39pm

I received my order but they valued it at €80 so charged €24.40 duty. I wasn't at home & the other half paid it. If I emailed them the PayPal receipt would they refund me. The unit and control actually cost €50.

sweetie · 21-11-2013 3:02pm

jgbyr wrote: »

I received my order but they valued it at €80 so charged €24.40 duty. I wasn't at home & the other half paid it. If I emailed them the PayPal receipt would they refund me. The unit and control actually cost €50.

yes they will but it takes a few weeks, happened me recently with a dolls house from the us.

Blade · 21-11-2013 8:23pm

jgbyr and Sweetie, where did you both order from? One undervalued and one overvalued, or was it customs who put the values on them???

sweetie · 21-11-2013 8:27pm

Blade I got the pack you recommended from geekbuying. The one with the USB hub and game controller. Customs put the value on it!

jgbyr · 21-11-2013 9:15pm

Blade wrote: »

jgbyr and Sweetie, where did you both order from? One undervalued and one overvalued, or was it customs who put the values on them???

Got my unit also from Geekbuying. Will email them once I scan the relevant documents.

Delboy5 · 22-11-2013 1:00pm

Guys, do any of these Android Sticks work with Streaming websites (thinking of footy matches or movies)??

RobbieTheRobber · 22-11-2013 2:02pm

Delboy5 wrote: »

Guys, do any of these Android Sticks work with Streaming websites (thinking of footy matches or movies)??

You can put flash player on an android device or as this thread is talking about you can use XMBC.

Do a search on youtube on XBMC and football and you should have the answers you need.

sweetie · 22-11-2013 5:47pm

Ok, I'm not really getting on with the airmouse. What are my options for a larger and seperate mouse and keyboard. Will any cheapo logitech wireless set do me or is there specific android compatible ones to look out for?

Gran Hermano · 22-11-2013 5:48pm

Logitech K400
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-K400-Wireless-Touch-Keyboard/dp/B005LDLQXG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1385138921&sr=8-1&keywords=logitech+k400

coldfire1x · 23-11-2013 3:06pm

This one looks interesting:
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/GK525-RK3188-Quad-Core-1-8Ghz-Android-4-2-2-OS-Mini-TV-BOX-Dongle-2G-8G-BT-2-0MP-Camera-Microphone-External-WIFI-Antenna----Gold-321366.html

Does anyone have this?

Blade · 23-11-2013 3:30pm

coldfire1x wrote: »

This one looks interesting:
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/GK525-RK3188-Quad-Core-1-8Ghz-Android-4-2-2-OS-Mini-TV-BOX-Dongle-2G-8G-BT-2-0MP-Camera-Microphone-External-WIFI-Antenna----Gold-321366.html

Does anyone have this?

Might be a bit awkward to line that camera up so it's in any way practical, but one cool thing you could use it for is as a security cam that you can log into via Skype.

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

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