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

Allyall · 26-06-2014 10:38pm

Big Nelly wrote: »

Hi Guys

Any idea is this the proper quad core or the T version?

Both are quad-core, but without getting into it, that seems to be the RK3188 version

wandatowell wrote: »

Where is the cheapest place to pick up an Ouya folks?

From £70 Used in "Very Good" Condition?

A few here also

shrapnel222 wrote: »

what are people's opinion of the below. is one chip much better than the other or much of a muchness?

Amlogic S802 Quad core Cortex A9 r4 2GHz

Rockchips RK3188 Quad core Cortex A9 1.4GHz

Amlogic.

Blade · 27-06-2014 4:33am

Karen23 wrote: »

Hi all,

I ordered MX-II RK3188 Quad Core Android 4.2 2GB RAM 8GB ROM TV Box / Mini PC Built-in Bluetooth / Wi-Fi / HDMI and it was delivered today.

Plugged it in tonight and pressed the power button and there is a very faint light but nothing else.

Anyone any idea if there's something else I need to do on the initial set up that I'm missing

Thanks in advance

If there's nothing coming up on your TV, it might also be the case that your TV cannot handle the default resolution set on the TV Box. Same happened to me, the box came set at 1080p but my TV is only 720p, so nothing came up on the screen. I just gave it to a mate who had a better TV and got him to lower the resolution settings on the box. Is your TV oldish? Check what resolution it can handle.

CinSoots · 27-06-2014 1:06pm

CinSoots wrote: »

I currently use a nexus 4 and a chromecast along with AllCast to stream and dlna everything and I have a slimport cable for mobdro. I really want the MINIX X8 though and I'm trying to talk myself out of it. Realistically, what benefit will it be to me apart from not having to use the slimport cable?? Please talk me out of buying one

Caved in and bought an M8 instead

Should be here next week so I'll update then on it!!

WeleaseWoderick · 27-06-2014 1:47pm

Just wondering what is the likelihood that any of these devices will be able to run the stock Android TV rom when Google starts rolling it out?

Like the look of it from their I/O the other day but might pick up an M8 rather than wait.

witnessmenow · 27-06-2014 2:54pm

wandatowell wrote: »

Where is the cheapest place to pick up an Ouya folks?

It's €96 delivered from Amazon.com including import tax.

Or it is not much more expensive from Amazon.co.uk (about €100)

ooter · 27-06-2014 10:54pm

Having trouble with my box at the moment,when I try to play anything the sound comes up but no picture,no idea how it happened and no idea how to fix it,would anyone know how I go about resolving this issue?

Newtown90 · 01-07-2014 10:11am

Hi Guys,

Just read back over the past few pages.

The M8 seems to be the one getting the most gloss.

I've had a look and they have a european (german) dealer selling it for €160.

Any other local sellers with them?

Just looking for something to deal with xbmc and hd streams smoothly!

I have a few ones from China in the past even with good specs but the rom has been muck and could never find a decent replacement.

Spipov · 01-07-2014 11:25am

http://www.adverts.ie/media-players/minix-neo-x8-h-quad-core-android-smart-tv-box-2gb-ram-16gb-rom-full-dd-dts/5608765

Luckycharms_74 · 02-07-2014 10:22am

Spipov wrote: »

http://www.adverts.ie/media-players/minix-neo-x8-h-quad-core-android-smart-tv-box-2gb-ram-16gb-rom-full-dd-dts/5608765

+1 on this seller. I bought 3 off him and great after sales service.

Newtown90 · 02-07-2014 10:53am

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

+1 on this seller. I bought 3 off him and great after sales service.

Excellent will go with him next week so!

Looking forward to a smooth experience now

YouTube videos of it look good!

Big Nelly · 02-07-2014 11:01am

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

+1 on this seller. I bought 3 off him and great after sales service.

Just wondering, do you have any issues playing HD films etc on the box?

bazzz · 02-07-2014 12:18pm

Big Nelly wrote: »

Just wondering, do you have any issues playing HD films etc on the box?

What kind of issues are you having?Or are you just inquiring?
I've tested a fair few of the Minix X8 H's and so far I've had no real issues with HD playback(mind you I've not watched full shows or movies,just sampled).
You can as usual root the device easily and add custom FW's or change the Kernel.The current official stock FW is 001 and 002 is in it's beta 4 release and nearing it's final build,this has many tweaks and improvements over the original FW.

Big Nelly · 02-07-2014 12:24pm

bazzz wrote: »

What kind of issues are you having?Or are you just inquiring?
I've tested a fair few of the Minix X8 H's and so far I've had no real issues with HD playback(mind you I've not watched full shows or movies,just sampled).
You can as usual root the device easily and add custom FW's or change the Kernel.The current official stock FW is 001 and 002 is in it's beta 4 release and nearing it's final build,this has many tweaks and improvements over the original FW.

Just checking...have a box from geekbuying and need to upgrade firmware on it but was looking at all the recommendations of the Minix on here and might take the plunge and get one....

I bought the original box to see if we would actually use and to be honest at this stage the only thing I watch on my UPC is the footie and then the kids channels.....rest of the time we watch box set/films on xbmc

90% of the time we don't even use the UPC TV.....still wondering why I am paying for it :pac:

Copper_pipe · 05-07-2014 11:40pm

About to buy a CS918 box, will let ye know how it goes

Copper_pipe · 06-07-2014 6:52pm

Anyone have any recommendations on a air mouse?

branners69 · 08-07-2014 11:39am

Copper_pipe wrote: »

Anyone have any recommendations on a air mouse?

Would also appreciate recommendations! Am looking at the Rii i25?

Big Nelly · 08-07-2014 11:47am

Copper_pipe wrote: »

About to buy a CS918 box, will let ye know how it goes

Is the CS918 the same as the T-R42?

Knock Off Nigel · 08-07-2014 11:50am

branners69 wrote: »

Would also appreciate recommendations! Am looking at the Rii i25?

Save your money and use our smart phone as a remote

randombar · 08-07-2014 11:56am

Ordered the Minix X8-H through geekbuying with DHL shipping and got stung for 32 euro in customs so I would definitely recommend the adverts prices, very competitive in fairness.

branners69 · 08-07-2014 12:16pm

Knock Off Nigel wrote: »

Save your money and use our smart phone as a remote

Would love to, but need a remote for the kids to use!

Copper_pipe · 08-07-2014 12:18pm

Big Nelly wrote: »

Is the CS918 the same as the T-R42?

Yeah it is I think.

I ordered the Mele F10 mouse and the cs918 box from aliexpress. Dhl Shipping. In total it was 91 euro.

Got a shipping email just there too. Ordered it Sunday evening.

BobMc · 08-07-2014 12:22pm

bit the bullet went for Minix Neo X-8 looking forward to trying it out

randombar · 08-07-2014 12:25pm

Just wondering can you / should you root the Minix X8-H device and put something like open elec on it? If I'm only using XBMC is there any need for android on it at all?

timetogo · 08-07-2014 1:03pm

GaryCocs wrote: »

Just wondering can you / should you root the Minix X8-H device and put something like open elec on it? If I'm only using XBMC is there any need for android on it at all?

XBMC isn't an operating system. It's an app. It needs an OS (Android, Windows, Linux, Mac). Only Android will work on the X8.

As for rooting it. I have an X7. All I used it for was XBMC and a couple of other apps. I had no issue with any videos at all under XBMC so I didn't see any need to root it.

randombar · 08-07-2014 1:25pm

timetogo wrote: »

XBMC isn't an operating system. It's an app. It needs an OS (Android, Windows, Linux, Mac). Only Android will work on the X8.

As for rooting it. I have an X7. All I used it for was XBMC and a couple of other apps. I had no issue with any videos at all under XBMC so I didn't see any need to root it.

Thanks for that, ya I'm just wondering what the lightest underlying OS would be, android or openelec?

Suppose I'll test away with android, might be things in it that I'd use after.

Knock Off Nigel · 08-07-2014 6:19pm

GaryCocs wrote: »

Ordered the Minix X8-H through geekbuying with DHL shipping and got stung for 32 euro in customs so I would definitely recommend the adverts prices, very competitive in fairness.

You can get them for €100 shipped fedex to Ireland + €32 customs, cheapest one on adverts is €155 so you'll save €23 buying from china and even more sometimes if your seller marks it at a lower value

Luckycharms_74 · 09-07-2014 8:23am

Knock Off Nigel wrote: »

You can get them for €100 shipped fedex to Ireland + €32 customs, cheapest one on adverts is €155 so you'll save €23 buying from china and even more sometimes if your seller marks it at a lower value

When something goes wrong you then have the hassle of posting to China. I'd prefer paying the extra and being able to return to local seller.

Knock Off Nigel · 09-07-2014 11:39am

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

I bought the Minix X8-H yesterday. I know the guy selling them in Waterford.

Well you would say that seeming as your mate sells them lol, conflict of interests.

randombar · 09-07-2014 12:09pm

Knock Off Nigel wrote: »

Well you would say that seeming as your mate sells them lol, conflict of interests.

In fairness I'd agree with him, China is good for prices, pain in the a$$ for customer support and shipping times.

dlnv27 · 09-07-2014 2:30pm

You could try androidsticks.co.uk. I have got a few of the MX2 boxes from them and the one I had problems with they repaired it online for me .They also have their own add-on for updating the box and I find customer service very good.

Luckycharms_74 · 09-07-2014 3:55pm

Knock Off Nigel wrote: »

Well you would say that seeming as your mate sells them lol, conflict of interests.

I don't even know the fella. It was my mates friend that sells them. I gain nothing out of it & I couldn't give a fcuk where u get it tbh :rolleyes:

bazzz · 09-07-2014 4:10pm

Knock Off Nigel wrote: »

Well you would say that seeming as your mate sells them lol, conflict of interests.

I'd also like to vouch for www.smarttvbox.ie and yes because I know him.The service is quick and reliable.If there are any issues arise with a purchase from him,they get sorted pronto.
The business is in its early stages,so it will take time before he can get competitive with prices.But he'll go out of his way to help you out.
So I will stand by him and recommend the business as much as possible.Keep it in the country;)

Allyall · 09-07-2014 4:12pm

Karen23 wrote: »

Hi all,

I ordered MX-II RK3188 Quad Core Android 4.2 2GB RAM 8GB ROM TV Box / Mini PC Built-in Bluetooth / Wi-Fi / HDMI and it was delivered today.

Plugged it in tonight and pressed the power button and there is a very faint light but nothing else.

Anyone any idea if there's something else I need to do on the initial set up that I'm missing

Thanks in advance

Did you hear any more, did you have to send it back?

Knock Off Nigel · 09-07-2014 4:46pm

bazzz wrote: »

I'd also like to vouch for and yes because I know him.The service is quick and reliable.If there are any issues arise with a purchase from him,they get sorted pronto.
The business is in its early stages,so it will take time before he can get competitive with prices.But he'll go out of his way to help you out.
So I will stand by him and recommend the business as much as possible.Keep it in the country;)

Good for you helping promote your friends company but I'm all about saving money instead of giving some middleman my hard earned cash when I can buy from the source and pay €55 cheaper if your smart about how you order your goods.;)

bazzz · 09-07-2014 4:55pm

Knock Off Nigel wrote: »

Good for you helping promote your friends company but I'm all about saving money instead of giving some middleman my hard earned cash when I can buy from the source and pay €55 cheaper if your smart about how you order your goods.;)

We'll leave it at that then......He's not just a friend,he's a family member;).

Basq · 10-07-2014 12:55am

Probably already know the answer to this but other than the Sky Sports streams, can you stream live TV from these? BBC, Channel 4 etc.

toe_knee · 10-07-2014 12:58am

Basq wrote: »

Probably already know the answer to this but other than the Sky Sports streams, can you stream live TV from these? BBC, Channel 4 etc.

Use mobdro

Allyall · 10-07-2014 1:04am

and FilmOn

Basq · 10-07-2014 9:18am

toe_knee wrote: »

Use mobdro

Actually have that on my Nexus and never used it!

Is it reliable / prone to jitter etc.?

Copper_pipe · 10-07-2014 2:03pm

Copper_pipe wrote: »

Yeah it is I think.

I ordered the Mele F10 mouse and the cs918 box from aliexpress. Dhl Shipping. In total it was 91 euro.

Got a shipping email just there too. Ordered it Sunday evening.

Just got delivered to me there. No duties to be paid. He marked it as a "Sample TV box with Remote control" and the value was 27 dollars

Review to come later

Big Nelly · 10-07-2014 2:05pm

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/M8-Android-TV-BOX-Amlogic-S802-2G-8G-XBMC-USB-2-0-Android-4-3-Android-4-4-KitKat-OS-Black-324690.html

Anyone see this box? looks like same spec as Minix!!

Knock Off Nigel · 10-07-2014 6:23pm

Big Nelly wrote: »

Anyone see this box? looks like same spec as Minix!!

Specs seem good on this, reviews are mostly positive, I think the minix boxes are overpriced for what people are using these android tv boxes for, mainly xbmc.

timetogo · 10-07-2014 11:27pm

Big Nelly wrote: »

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/M8-Android-TV-BOX-Amlogic-S802-2G-8G-XBMC-USB-2-0-Android-4-3-Android-4-4-KitKat-OS-Black-324690.html

Anyone see this box? looks like same spec as Minix!!

The remote (from those pictures) doesn't have a play/pause button. I've an X7 and that's an annoying niggle. It means it confuses some users (eg my folks). It not hard to get around but it means you to press a couple of buttons to pause.

Comparing with the X8, the X8 comes with the air mouse, has 16gb rather than 8 gb, has a bigger antenna (dunno if that makes any difference) and has an extra Usb port (which you use up for the air mouse anyway).

None of those make much of a difference if you're only going to use Xbmc.

The X8 is £40 more on Amazon than the M8. To me that's worth it for the extra storage and air mouse.

CinSoots · 11-07-2014 8:52am

CinSoots wrote: »

Caved in and bought an M8 instead

Should be here next week so I'll update then on it!!

M8 has arrived along with a Mele F10 Air Mouse. Grand total of €106 including customs so not bad!

Tried out Mobdro with it and it was flawless. Seemed much better/stable than using it through the Chromecast or Miracast so happy with that. Installed the App that cant be named and streamed a movie in HD and watched a show also in HD. Flawless again!!

Very happy with it. Didnt try out XBMC yet and I intend to flash FInless 1.7 and Oman 13.1 XBMC onto it but it worked fine with the standard firmware. I was also a little worried about heat from reading some reviews and it didnt get very hot at all in actual fact the UPC modem beside it was much much warmer during use so thats another positive. When Ive updated the firmware and played around a little more I will be baclk with more details!

Big Nelly · 11-07-2014 8:58am

timetogo wrote: »

The remote (from those pictures) doesn't have a play/pause button. I've an X7 and that's an annoying niggle. It means it confuses some users (eg my folks). It not hard to get around but it means you to press a couple of buttons to pause.

Comparing with the X8, the X8 comes with the air mouse, has 16gb rather than 8 gb, has a bigger antenna (dunno if that makes any difference) and has an extra Usb port (which you use up for the air mouse anyway).

None of those make much of a difference if you're only going to use Xbmc.

The X8 is £40 more on Amazon than the M8. To me that's worth it for the extra storage and air mouse.

I use wireless keyboard/mouse so I just throw the remote back into the box so I don't mind about that.

The 8GB is not a concern as I stream everything so don't use up internal space

Just wondering has anyone else tried this no brand version of this model or previous? any issues with firmware?

Big Nelly · 11-07-2014 9:36am

CinSoots wrote: »

M8 has arrived along with a Mele F10 Air Mouse. Grand total of €106 including customs so not bad!

Just wondering where you purchased from?

CinSoots · 11-07-2014 2:01pm

Big Nelly wrote: »

Just wondering where you purchased from?

Here - http://www.w2comp.com/detail.asp?catid=74585&pdtid=746321&searchKeyword=m8&searchPageSize=10&searchPageNo=1

Big Nelly · 11-07-2014 2:06pm

CinSoots wrote: »

Here - http://www.w2comp.com/detail.asp?catid=74585&pdtid=746321&searchKeyword=m8&searchPageSize=10&searchPageNo=1

Sorry seen above

Kristopherus · 11-07-2014 2:11pm

Basq wrote: »

Actually have that on my Nexus and never used it!

Is it reliable / prone to jitter etc.?

If you have half decent wifi, then you should have smooth reception. Though I would'nt hook it up to a tv, as the picture quality dissipates on the bigger screen.

BenEadir · 11-07-2014 2:16pm

This looks like an interesting alternative to Chromecast, perhaps for a 2nd/bedroom TV which you use from time to time for streaming content form a NAS or casting a sports stream from your phone.

http://www.w2comp.com/itm/727030/90980/HD-Media-Players/Digital-Media-Receivers-(DMR)/Aircast-T516-Miracast-DLNA-Airplay-Android-Windows-Mirror-screen-HDMI-dongle-Chromecast-aircast-t516

I assume this will basically cast anything from your phone/NAS to the stick providing the stick, NAS and phone are all on the same network?

Ben

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

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