Quad core android box 2gb ram

Dowl88 · 25-07-2014 5:54pm #1

Would be excellent for showbox, xbmc or just a good media centre! Runs android too. Be a nice little system for browsing the internet, facebook, rte player abd could be used as a pc really.

Type android tv box into amazon and second link down. Cant post links yet

Damien360 · 25-07-2014 6:12pm

Is this the one? Looks good. On mobile so cannot post link or embed pic

Dowl88 · 25-07-2014 6:14pm

Damien360 wrote: »

Is this the one? Looks good. On mobile so cannot post link or embed pic

Yea thats the one, cheap shipping too!

mcw92 · 25-07-2014 6:18pm

I ordered the exact same one from ebay for €46 delivered.
Only ordered the start the week so still some waiting time for delivery.

brightkane · 25-07-2014 9:25pm

Following thread to hear feedback!

mistress_gi · 25-07-2014 9:31pm

Same here

bazual · 25-07-2014 9:56pm

£43.99 including delivery from cheapest seller (comes from China)
£46.50 delivered, fulfilled by Amazon.

Link Here

mcw92 · 26-07-2014 6:05pm

bazual wrote: »

£43.99 including delivery from cheapest seller (comes from China)
£46.50 delivered, fulfilled by Amazon.

Link Here

Wish I had seen that £42.85 Euromart link, sent from the UK.
Oh well guess ill have to wait for the chinese delivery.

Shazamm · 31-07-2014 5:58pm

how would this compare to the MINIX neo x8?

colm_mcm · 31-07-2014 10:53pm

Does anyone know if this'd work on non hd/SCART/rca?

nanook5 · 31-07-2014 11:24pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Does anyone know if this'd work on non hd/SCART/rca?

I would highly,highly doubt it

Chimichangas · 01-08-2014 12:36am

uh oh, not sure how this is to be used, but I am sure I will get the hang of it eventually....
a media centre for the tv? cant be overly complex...! and such a bargain...

Thanks OP!

p.s. while waiting for delivery, could i get directed to finding out how to get best use out of it?

Del007 · 01-08-2014 1:08am

Does sky go work on this?

Shoutcast Ireland · 01-08-2014 1:42am

i actually ordered this off amazon on tuesday cant wait for it.cant wait to put xmbc on it

(just checked seems i sent mine to parcel motel) hope it arrives there tomo and i should get it sat.)

i came across this youtube video and its the reason im getting it.

all the plugins in the video you can get yourself except for the sporting streams one which seems to be a paid add on??
The crowd in the video are selling the box with the air remote for 170 where abouts on amazon for 70 euro ish.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F6W3GTO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Umpalumpa · 01-08-2014 7:25am

I've seen these type of boxes been advertised on Facebook.can someone dumb it down for me?

What exactly does it do?
I have a laptop that I usually steam football and movies to my tv via a hdmi cable.does this box do any different?

EoghanConway · 01-08-2014 7:40am

Has anyone tried the Horizon App on one of these? It doesn't work on the older UG802

eamonnq · 01-08-2014 11:51am

colm_mcm wrote: »

Does anyone know if this'd work on non hd/SCART/rca?

Has an AV Out so should be ok.

mcw92 · 01-08-2014 12:14pm

Umpalumpa wrote: »

I've seen these type of boxes been advertised on Facebook.can someone dumb it down for me?

What exactly does it do?
I have a laptop that I usually steam football and movies to my tv via a hdmi cable.does this box do any different?

It's basically a small box running android that you connect to your tv. So you can install any app from the play store and use it.
They are mainly used for xbmc which is a media center app. It allows to connect to hard drives, nas etc. And watch the movies stored on it.
It also has add on files for popular online streaming such as 1channel and project free tv and hundreds more.
And more it has community created play lists where its contains a huge library of movies, tv shows, live channels and sports available to watch whenever.

Dowl88 · 01-08-2014 1:03pm

Research showbox, best app ever. Thats where you will get the value for money!

Chimichangas · 02-08-2014 8:03pm

where can you get the apps? From Google play or where?

mcw92 · 02-08-2014 8:20pm

Chimichangas wrote: »

where can you get the apps? From Google play or where?

Yes it runs android so should have the play store installed already.

Snowc · 02-08-2014 9:35pm

Can you receive phone calls and send text messages with these boxes like an
android phone ?

webels · 02-08-2014 10:23pm

Snowc wrote: »

Can you receive phone calls and send text messages with these boxes like an
android phone ?

Nope

micks · 03-08-2014 4:34pm

received mine today - i'll be getting 2 more

no complaints so far

comes with XBMC installed and options to install everything else I've needed

cheers OP

Y2KBOS86 · 03-08-2014 8:36pm

micks wrote: »

received mine today - i'll be getting 2 more

no complaints so far

comes with XBMC installed and options to install everything else I've needed

cheers OP

Hi Micks.

Want to order 2 of these, looks a great deal.

What seller did you go with and how long did it take to arrive?

Did you get caught for custom charges.

Also have you installed popcorn time?

If you did, how does it play?

Also does this thing have miracast?

Can't see any mention of it.

Sorry for all the questions.

AlanS181824 · 03-08-2014 9:22pm

Del007 wrote: »

Does sky go work on this?

Sadly not, SkyGo only works with a select few Android devices and definitely not a no-name brand like this.

There's a full list on Sky's website somewhere.

franman · 04-08-2014 12:23pm

Just pulled the trigger and ordered the box from Euromart .

Can anyone PM me links on how to set up the apps shown in the dreamboxireland video above

Cheers

ThunbergsAreGo · 04-08-2014 3:49pm

What's the wifi like on this?

dahat · 04-08-2014 6:43pm

franman wrote: »

Just pulled the trigger and ordered the box from Euromart .

Can anyone PM me links on how to set up the apps shown in the dreamboxireland video above

Cheers

Can you link me to where you got it please?

Shoutcast Ireland · 04-08-2014 8:11pm

dahat wrote: »

Can you link me to where you got it please?

Here is the box with the airmouse.its worth it to get the extra "remote" with it.
Mine arrived in parcel motel today so should have it tomo

Marhay70 · 04-08-2014 8:38pm

Which version of XBMC is preloaded, is it the official one or one of the dodgy hacks?

golfdiva · 04-08-2014 8:43pm

Shazamm wrote: »

how would this compare to the MINIX neo x8?

I'd be interested in this answer also

franman · 04-08-2014 9:12pm

dahat wrote: »

Can you link me to where you got it please?

Linked in post 7 above. Second seller on the list

soirish · 04-08-2014 10:00pm

Curious why would you bother buying this if Now TV box is just £10.

Mimikyu · 04-08-2014 10:22pm

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Shoutcast Ireland · 04-08-2014 10:29pm

franman wrote: »

Linked in post 7 above. Second seller on the list

for an extra few pound you can get it delivered from england and get f10 air mouse with it.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F6W3GTO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

micks · 04-08-2014 11:58pm

Y2KBOS86 wrote: »

Hi Micks.

Want to order 2 of these, looks a great deal.

What seller did you go with and how long did it take to arrive?

Did you get caught for custom charges.

Also have you installed popcorn time?

If you did, how does it play?

Also does this thing have miracast?

Can't see any mention of it.

Sorry for all the questions.

Got it http://www.amazon.co.uk/OnceAll-CS918-Android-RK3188-Smart/dp/B00E0ZOUDO/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A20CFZ45Y3D874

I'll be getting one or two more
I paid extra - £7.99 for 24hr delivery

havent used it much just yesterday for a fe hrs messing around with it

No popcorn yet

Comes wit XBMC loaded and some wizards from http://www.androidsticks.co.uk/
which add add-ons to XBMC (no sure of the version)

very happy so far

someone else asked about TV Now - no comparison

phantom_lord · 05-08-2014 11:27am

Shoutcast Ireland wrote: »

i actually ordered this off amazon on tuesday cant wait for it.cant wait to put xmbc on it
(just checked seems i sent mine to parcel motel) hope it arrives there tomo and i should get it sat.)

i came across this youtube video and its the reason im getting it.

all the plugins in the video you can get yourself except for the sporting streams one which seems to be a paid add on??
The crowd in the video are selling the box with the air remote for 170 where abouts on amazon for 70 euro ish.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00F6W3GTO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Are the streams shown there not paid for streams? Aertv is a subscription service.

Shoutcast Ireland · 07-08-2014 12:24pm

phantom_lord wrote: »

Are the streams shown there not paid for streams? Aertv is a subscription service.

Most of them are "paid" services.but "free" on the internet etc

My box arrived but i got lazy in setting it up so went to droid sticks and paid 30 for the remote install which is happening now just waiting for it to finish.

Slipshaney · 07-08-2014 12:28pm

Whats the UI like in these?

mcw92 · 07-08-2014 12:30pm

Shoutcast Ireland wrote: »

Most of them are "paid" services.but "free" on the internet etc

My box arrived but i got lazy in setting it up so went to droid sticks and paid 30 for the remote install which is happening now just waiting for it to finish.

Jesus £30 for a remote setup? :O
Would prob take less than an hour to do that after a quick google.

Big Nelly · 07-08-2014 12:42pm

Shoutcast Ireland wrote: »

Most of them are "paid" services.but "free" on the internet etc

My box arrived but i got lazy in setting it up so went to droid sticks and paid 30 for the remote install which is happening now just waiting for it to finish.

You could have given me 25 and I would have it done in 20 mins:D

mcw92 · 07-08-2014 12:45pm

Slipshaney wrote: »

Whats the UI like in these?

Standard Android layout, then XBMC app is installed. I'd assume its the standard XBMC skin to start.

Big Nelly · 07-08-2014 12:53pm

Slipshaney wrote: »

Whats the UI like in these?

Do a quick search on youtube for Xbmc.....there is 1,000 of video's up there....most will have basic layout of Xbmc....I have this type of box since Jan this year....found everything easy to use......wife said she couldnt use it till I was out one day, 5 mins of her messing around and she got what she wanted just from memory of watching me....

irishproduce · 07-08-2014 1:00pm

Shoutcast Ireland wrote: »

Most of them are "paid" services.but "free" on the internet etc

My box arrived but i got lazy in setting it up so went to droid sticks and paid 30 for the remote install which is happening now just waiting for it to finish.

Can you elaborate on that?
The free part

Slipshaney · 07-08-2014 1:07pm

Spot on - Im used to XBMC on ipad, laptop, Apple TV etc, so was just wondering if this was the same.....I presume you can manually update the version as they come in

Big Nelly wrote: »

Do a quick search on youtube for Xbmc.....there is 1,000 of video's up there....most will have basic layout of Xbmc....I have this type of box since Jan this year....found everything easy to use......wife said she couldnt use it till I was out one day, 5 mins of her messing around and she got what she wanted just from memory of watching me....

Shoutcast Ireland · 07-08-2014 2:11pm

mcw92 wrote: »

Jesus £30 for a remote setup? :O
Would prob take less than an hour to do that after a quick google.

its a copy of the image they use and everything setup really.

franman · 07-08-2014 2:20pm

Shoutcast Ireland wrote: »

Most of them are "paid" services.but "free" on the internet etc

My box arrived but i got lazy in setting it up so went to droid sticks and paid 30 for the remote install which is happening now just waiting for it to finish.

Can you Pm me the link? I Googled droid sticks but couldn't find anything

Heraldoffreeent · 07-08-2014 2:47pm

franman wrote: »

Can you Pm me the link? I Googled droid sticks but couldn't find anything

I think he means this site and the setup wizards on it.

http://www.droidsticks.co.uk/

phantom_lord · 07-08-2014 4:43pm

Shoutcast Ireland wrote: »

Most of them are "paid" services.but "free" on the internet etc

My box arrived but i got lazy in setting it up so went to droid sticks and paid 30 for the remote install which is happening now just waiting for it to finish.

I mean they're paid on the internet too. Unless the provider of the box is giving you some spin-off stream.

Slipshaney · 07-08-2014 4:48pm

whats the advantage of the fly air mouse versus the standard?

Quad core android box 2gb ram

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