Android/Dream Box [ Illegal discussion = Ban ]

Invincible · 31-10-2017 10:44pm

.red. wrote: »

Same ones I think, only an extra €4.40 from Argos tho and easier if anything goes wrong

In fairness to Amazon, very easy to return on anything that goes teats up!

Bawnmore · 02-11-2017 12:55pm

BandMember wrote: »

It's been mentioned before, but just a reminder, that anyone who has their broadband with Eir can claim a free set of homeplugs from them. It saves you some cash....

Had a quick Google but can't find anything on this - how would you go about claiming from Eir?

Invincible · 02-11-2017 1:16pm

Bawnmore wrote: »

Had a quick Google but can't find anything on this - how would you go about claiming from Eir?

Afaik, you contact them and explain that you've black spots in the house that you've no wi-fi signal and ask for the homeplugs,(that's what a family member did couple of years ago).

BandMember · 02-11-2017 9:46pm

Bawnmore wrote: »

Had a quick Google but can't find anything on this - how would you go about claiming from Eir?

Invincible wrote: »

Afaik, you contact them and explain that you've black spots in the house that you've no wi-fi signal and ask for the homeplugs,(that's what a family member did couple of years ago).

Yep, do exactly what Invincible suggested. You can order them via Eir chat, if you don't want to ring them or shoot them an e-mail. Loads of people have got them already, pretty sure that someone posted a link already on this thread....but you don't need it anyway - just have your account details to hand.

Irish Gunner · 03-11-2017 1:21pm

I have a Minix U1 and I have 2 wifi set up in the house the 2.4ghz and the 5Ghz

5 is better but Minix keeps picking up the 2.4 even though I have gone in a forget network etc. How can I set it up so as the 5Ghz is the default wifi option.

Anyone with a Minix know or can it be done?

Suckit · 03-11-2017 3:41pm

Irish Gunner wrote: »

I have a Minix U1 and I have 2 wifi set up in the house the 2.4ghz and the 5Ghz

5 is better but Minix keeps picking up the 2.4 even though I have gone in a forget network etc. How can I set it up so as the 5Ghz is the default wifi option.

Anyone with a Minix know or can it be done?

You could assign a different name to the 5GHz and then 'forget' the 2.4GHz on the Minix.

Irish Gunner · 03-11-2017 4:40pm

Suckit wrote: »

You could assign a different name to the 5GHz and then 'forget' the 2.4GHz on the Minix.

Cheers

Took me ages to re assign all my automations at home to the 5ghz so re naming it last option. I went into wifi settings and then forget the 2.4ghz but it still connects to it?

Suckit · 03-11-2017 5:17pm

Irish Gunner wrote: »

Cheers

Took me ages to re assign all my automations at home to the 5ghz so re naming it last option. I went into wifi settings and then forget the 2.4ghz but it still connects to it?

Assign a different name to the 2.4GHz and do not connect to it.

If there are more devices on the 5GHz, than that option might be better.

northknife · 06-11-2017 8:14pm

Looking for bit of advice on this box. Would it be any use?

https://www.tomtop.com/p-v1131eu.html

Cheers.

mikeysmith · 06-11-2017 8:20pm

northknife wrote: »

Looking for bit of advice on this box. Would it be any use?

https://www.tomtop.com/p-v1131eu.html

Cheers.

I have one for a couple of years

The hardware is dated. You'd be better off with a newer box

Erik Shin · 06-11-2017 8:20pm

northknife wrote: »

Looking for bit of advice on this box. Would it be any use?

https://www.tomtop.com/p-v1131eu.html

Cheers.

Yes indeed....when the Jehovah's witnesses come calling you can throw it at them, bound to do some damage...as an android box...feck all use I'm afraid

mikeysmith · 06-11-2017 8:25pm

I think I paid a tenner less for it going back a couple of years

yabadabado · 06-11-2017 8:31pm

northknife wrote: »

Looking for bit of advice on this box. Would it be any use?

https://www.tomtop.com/p-v1131eu.html

Cheers.

Someone posted in BA about the Mi Box.Its $67(€58) from Gearbest at the moment.international version so Android TV and Netflix app.
Lack of ethernet is a downside but adoptors can be bought.
Probably best value to be got at the moment.

northknife · 06-11-2017 9:01pm

Erik Shin wrote: »

Yes indeed....when the Jehovah's witnesses come calling you can throw it at them, bound to do some damage...as an android box...feck all use I'm afraid

I have a lot of bigger and heavier stuff to throw at them....

bren2001 · 06-11-2017 9:26pm

yabadabado wrote: »

Someone posted in BA about the Mi Box.Its $67(€58) from Gearbest at the moment.international version so Android TV and Netflix app.
Lack of ethernet is a downside but adoptors can be bought.
Probably best value to be got at the moment.

got a link to it? Cant seem to find it in BA.

yabadabado · 06-11-2017 9:30pm

bren2001 wrote: »

got a link to it? Cant seem to find it in BA.

Its on Gearbest,just look for International Version $66.99

It was mentioned in some thread ,not a thread specifically for Mi Box.

Edit:
link

BandMember · 06-11-2017 10:04pm

northknife wrote: »

Looking for bit of advice on this box. Would it be any use?

https://www.tomtop.com/p-v1131eu.html

Cheers.

Unless you want a paperweight or a doorstop, no.

Piece of rubbish that is years out of date TBH, you're far better off spending the cash on a decent box that performs well and will last you years.

OldRio · 07-11-2017 10:54am

BandMember wrote: »

Unless you want a paperweight or a doorstop, no.

Piece of rubbish that is years out of date TBH, you're far better off spending the cash on a decent box that performs well and will last you years.

Anything you would recommend?
My old box is 3 years old and getting tired. I'm thinking of splashing out but it's a bit of a minefield.

Invincible · 07-11-2017 11:16am

OldRio wrote: »

Anything you would recommend?
My old box is 3 years old and getting tired. I'm thinking of splashing out but it's a bit of a minefield.

This box is well reviewed,
http://www.wirelesshack.org/review-beelink-gt1-ultimate-s912-3gb-ram-android-6-0-set-top-box.html

yabadabado · 07-11-2017 11:52am

At $67 I think the Mi box is hard beaten,add in a ethernet adoptor and should have all in for around €70.

billybonkers · 07-11-2017 3:30pm

yabadabado wrote: »

At $67 I think the Mi box is hard beaten,add in a ethernet adoptor and should have all in for around €70.

Which version of the Mi Box?

https://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_618211.html?wid=4 - This one?

Or is the H96 pro plus a bit better?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1311.R1.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xh96+pro.TRS0&_nkw=h96+pro+plus&_sacat=0

Which would you guys recommend?

yabadabado · 07-11-2017 4:32pm

billybonkers wrote: »

Which version of the Mi Box?

https://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_618211.html?wid=4 - This one?

Or is the H96 pro plus a bit better?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1311.R1.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xh96+pro.TRS0&_nkw=h96+pro+plus&_sacat=0

Which would you guys recommend?

its tbe international version of the Mi Box .
Someone can correct me but i think that's the one you need .

billybonkers · 07-11-2017 5:01pm

yabadabado wrote: »

its tbe international version of the Mi Box .
Someone can correct me but i think that's the one you need .

Cheers,

Which of the 2 boxes is better? I see the h96 has 3gb RAM and more storage, but the MiBox is constantly getting recommended

The high horse brigade · 07-11-2017 6:09pm

billybonkers wrote: »

Cheers,

Which of the 2 boxes is better? I see the h96 has 3gb RAM and more storage, but the MiBox is constantly getting recommended

The Mi Box is recommended because it's a device that runs the real Android TV and supports Netflix and Youtube 4K. The h96 like most cheap Android boxes runs a version of Android designed for a touchscreen and lacking the support for Netflix in HD

BandMember · 07-11-2017 9:31pm

OldRio wrote: »

Anything you would recommend?
My old box is 3 years old and getting tired. I'm thinking of splashing out but it's a bit of a minefield.

Personally, I'd go for a Minix U-9 or the Shield, best on the market with easy to do OTA updates and boxes that will last you for years....but each to their own....

yabadabado · 07-11-2017 9:41pm

I have used the Shield,U9 and Mi Box.

The Shield is streets ahead of the other two but with a price to match.

I think the Mi Box is a better buy than the U9.Its currently on sale for about half the price of the U9.There isnt much difference in them so price swings it imo.They both will do a very good job .
Mi Box also has Netflix 4k which is handy.

Just make sure to get a ethernet adoptor for Mi,one was recommended on this thread before for around €10.

iba · 08-11-2017 12:16am

Mi box 3 is 75 euro in the new mi store in Spain

Suckit · 08-11-2017 12:24am

It is also €58.48 on Banggood. But it has been lower, it might be better in 2½ weeks - Black Friday sale

bren2001 · 08-11-2017 9:20am

Suckit wrote: »

It is also €58.48 on Banggood. But it has been lower, it might be better in 2½ weeks - Black Friday sale

Both the Banggood and Gearbest ship from HK. So both are liable for customs.

Is it not easier to go for (from Bargain Alerts thread):

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122355472779?clk_rvr_id=1358273534725&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

or the Mi Spain site. Should receive it faster and no issue with customs.

styron · 08-11-2017 11:08am

bren2001 wrote: »

Both the Banggood and Gearbest ship from HK. So both are liable for customs.

Is it not easier to go for (from Bargain Alerts thread):

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122355472779?clk_rvr_id=1358273534725&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

or the Mi Spain site. Should receive it faster and no issue with customs.

That ebay seller is Singapore registered with free P&P to the UK expected 23 Nov - 11 Dec. and ROI (+£15) 15-23 Nov.

Android/Dream Box [ Illegal discussion = Ban ]

Comments