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Quad core android box 2gb ram

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    #62
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    phobia2011 wrote: »
    Am i right in saying this has a better spec than the ouya?

    Not better spec than Ouya


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    #63
    baingal nancer
    Registered Users Posts: 434 ✭✭baingal nancer


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    Not better spec than Ouya

    In what way?


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    #64
    mada999
    Registered Users Posts: 7,083 ✭✭✭mada999


    made a purchase damn you bargain alerts... have 3 nowtv's running plex but this is needed lol


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    #65
    bidiots
    Registered Users Posts: 1,490 ✭✭✭bidiots


    mcw92 wrote: »
    Ok so i got this box today, and am messing around with it.
    I haven't figured out how to access the notification center, any figure it out?



    EDIT



    Never mind a restart fixed this.



    So thought id give a quick update on it.

    Box starts up quick, the remote can only power it on when its in standby mode but can power it down either fully or to standby.
    To fully power down there is a button on the box.
    Its running android 4.4.2, which i was pleased with as it stated online it was running 4.2.2.
    It also comes rooted.
    It boots to the android home screen, which can take about 10 mins to get used to navigating via a remote.
    XBMC did not come installed, but it was no problem downloading and installing myself.
    Installed a few add ons on XBMC, messed with a few different skins(found a few slowed it down), loaded up my own videos from a USB powered HD, all played perfectly that i tried, all metadata loaded perfectly.No slow down when browsing the files.

    A sports stream played without issue, haven't tried any tv or movie streams yet.

    The box really is tiny! I was not expecting it to be so small. Also its a smaller HDMI, mini I think, on the box port. The cable comes with it anyways so no need to worry.

    I paid around €46 for it delivered, and it took just over 2 weeks i believe, so quite happy with it for the price.

    Where did you find it for €46?


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    #66
    edgecutter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭edgecutter


    bidiots wrote: »
    Where did you find it for €46?

    I am sure you can pick it up on ebay uk for that price. I managed to get one for 35 sterling which is around 44 euro.


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    #67
    mcw92
    Registered Users Posts: 1,485 ✭✭✭mcw92


    bidiots wrote: »
    Where did you find it for €46?

    eBay. Came from china.


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    #68
    mikeyjames9
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 700 ✭✭✭mikeyjames9


    there's a UK seller on eBay gas them for 56 including delivery

    they seem to state 30 says return policy??

    is it better to get these direct from amazon for warranty purposes as they are quite liable to pack up after 6 months ime?


    do amazon themselves even sell these?


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    #69
    mcw92
    Registered Users Posts: 1,485 ✭✭✭mcw92


    mikeyjames9 wrote: »
    there's a UK seller on eBay gas them for 56 including delivery

    they seem to state 30 says return policy??

    is it better to get these direct from amazon for warranty purposes as they are quite liable to pack up after 6 months ime?


    do amazon themselves even sell these?

    From what I could see its all sellers on Amazon that sell them. Prob the same sellers as eBay too tbh.


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    #70
    mikeyjames9
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 700 ✭✭✭mikeyjames9


    mcw92 wrote: »
    From what I could see its all sellers on Amazon that sell them. Prob the same sellers as eBay too tbh.

    thanks I have an amazon account but I find the site very confusing with resellers and prime and delivery etc

    I may go with futeko.com for peace of mind and warranty

    no point spending 50 on eBay if it packs up and they won't take it back


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    #71
    phobia2011
    Registered Users Posts: 1,291 ✭✭✭phobia2011


    Took the plunge myself, ordered with amazon, we'll at least it fulfilled by amazon, hope that means 12 month warranty


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    #72
    mikeyjames9
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 700 ✭✭✭mikeyjames9


    phobia2011 wrote: »
    Took the plunge myself, ordered with amazon, we'll at least it fulfilled by amazon, hope that means 12 month warranty

    link please?


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    #73
    gazzaman22
    Registered Users Posts: 900 ✭✭✭gazzaman22


    mcw92 wrote: »
    Wish I had seen that £42.85 Euromart link, sent from the UK.
    Oh well guess ill have to wait for the chinese delivery.

    Is the airmouse with these?


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    #74
    mikeyjames9
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 700 ✭✭✭mikeyjames9


    I tried the euromart link it I got an error message saying it can't deliver to my location?

    do they deliver to Ireland?


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    #75
    Invincible
    Registered Users Posts: 6,124 ✭✭✭Invincible


    mikeyjames9 wrote: »
    I tried the euromart link it I got an error message saying it can't deliver to my location?

    do they deliver to Ireland?

    Use parcel motel.


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    #76
    mikeyjames9
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 700 ✭✭✭mikeyjames9


    Invincible wrote: »
    Use parcel motel.

    thanks


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    #77
    dave_t
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    Got one of these on Friday. Does anyone know how to get XBMC to 1080p? Mine is stuck at 1280 x 720, even though the box resolution is set 1080p.


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    #78
    Kolido
    Registered Users Posts: 13,361 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    Can anyone confirm this is the same item on ebay? I can't buy it on amazon as I don't use parcel motel and don't want to buy it from China.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Mini-PC-Smart-TV-BOX-Media-Player-2GB-8GB-Quad-Core-Android-4-2-RK3188-EU-Plug-/141343872058?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Internet_TV_Media_Streamers&hash=item20e8c0543a


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    #79
    dabbler2004
    Registered Users Posts: 1,299 ✭✭✭dabbler2004


    Kolido wrote: »
    Can anyone confirm this is the same item on ebay? I can't buy it on amazon as I don't use parcel motel and don't want to buy it from China.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Mini-PC-Smart-TV-BOX-Media-Player-2GB-8GB-Quad-Core-Android-4-2-RK3188-EU-Plug-/141343872058?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Internet_TV_Media_Streamers&hash=item20e8c0543a

    It looks to be the same box and remote although my packaging was slightly different. The listed specs are the same as the amazon one.


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    #80
    Shoutcast Ireland
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭Shoutcast Ireland


    Kolido wrote: »
    Can anyone confirm this is the same item on ebay? I can't buy it on amazon as I don't use parcel motel and don't want to buy it from China.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Mini-PC-Smart-TV-BOX-Media-Player-2GB-8GB-Quad-Core-Android-4-2-RK3188-EU-Plug-/141343872058?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Internet_TV_Media_Streamers&hash=item20e8c0543a

    i think that seller might be shipping from hong kong as thats where he is based.


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    #81
    messinkiapina
    Registered Users Posts: 2,158 ✭✭✭messinkiapina


    So now that people have had a chance to use these for a while, what's the verdict?

    Will all of the usual android apps work fine on it? I'm thinking 4od, rte player, BBC iPlayer, film on, Netflix, the apps that can't be named!?

    Can the cyberghost (or other VPN) app be used on it?

    Has anyone got acestream working on it?


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    #82
    Marhay70
    Registered Users Posts: 1,913 ✭✭✭Marhay70


    Kolido wrote: »
    Can anyone confirm this is the same item on ebay? I can't buy it on amazon as I don't use parcel motel and don't want to buy it from China.

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Mini-PC-Smart-TV-BOX-Media-Player-2GB-8GB-Quad-Core-Android-4-2-RK3188-EU-Plug-/141343872058?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Internet_TV_Media_Streamers&hash=item20e8c0543a

    I bought from these guys on Amazon

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Generic-1080P-Android-Bluetooth-Factory/dp/B00GYRDZGE/ref=sr_1_6?m=A20CFZ45Y3D874&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1408614836&sr=1-6
    .
    A little bit more expensive but free delivery to Ireland and ships from Amazon themselves. Arrived in about four days


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    #83
    padair
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    Marhay70 wrote: »
    I bought from these guys on Amazon

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Generic-1080P-Android-Bluetooth-Factory/dp/B00GYRDZGE/ref=sr_1_6?m=A20CFZ45Y3D874&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1408614836&sr=1-6
    .
    A little bit more expensive but free delivery to Ireland and ships from Amazon themselves. Arrived in about four days

    Does anyone know of this one is any good?

    http://m.ebay.ie/itm/131253767622?nav=SEARCH


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    #84
    mcw92
    Registered Users Posts: 1,485 ✭✭✭mcw92


    padair wrote: »
    Does anyone know of this one is any good?

    http://m.ebay.ie/itm/131253767622?nav=SEARCH

    One the best ones there according to forums.


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    #85
    djmarkus
    Registered Users Posts: 1,606 ✭✭✭djmarkus


    Mine only came with 1G of RAM so watch out that everything is in order.


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    #86
    mcw92
    Registered Users Posts: 1,485 ✭✭✭mcw92


    djmarkus wrote: »
    Mine only came with 1G of RAM so watch out that everything is in order.

    Where did you order from?


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    #87
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


    padair wrote: »
    Does anyone know of this one is any good?

    http://m.ebay.ie/itm/131253767622?nav=SEARCH
    there's no air mouse with that one. Make sure you get one.


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    #88
    Slipshaney
    Registered Users Posts: 812 ✭✭✭Slipshaney


    Whats so great about the air mouse compared to the standard one?
    dodzy wrote: »
    there's no air mouse with that one. Make sure you get one.


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    #89
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,930 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Slipshaney wrote: »
    Whats so great about the air mouse compared to the standard one?
    I'm ordering a set today. All indications and reviews are that the stock controller is sh1te and the air mouse is a far superior controller. Having used crap controllers in the past, it is a worthwhile investment to get a good unit from the outset. Google will throw up plenty on the subject.


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    #90
    Slipshaney
    Registered Users Posts: 812 ✭✭✭Slipshaney


    Thanks Dodzy - let us know how you get on and from where you purchase
    dodzy wrote: »
    I'm ordering a set today. All indications and reviews are that the stock controller is sh1te and the air mouse is a far superior controller. Having used crap controllers in the past, it is a worthwhile investment to get a good unit from the outset. Google will throw up plenty on the subject.


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    #91
    Shoutcast Ireland
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭Shoutcast Ireland


    dodzy wrote: »
    I'm ordering a set today. All indications and reviews are that the stock controller is sh1te and the air mouse is a far superior controller. Having used crap controllers in the past, it is a worthwhile investment to get a good unit from the outset. Google will throw up plenty on the subject.

    Yes the stock controller is actually pitiful.tho a normal mouse/wire less mouse works great with it.


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