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styron wrote: »

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

It ships from Manchester. Use Parcel motel for free delivery.
I bought one a few weeks ago from that seller

muffler wrote: »

£15 for P & P. There's probably cheaper available.

Free UK postage - Parcel motel?

Whatever box you guys are looking at, I would definitely suggest hanging on until Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday - hoping to pick up a couple of deals myself on a Shield and Minix U-9. Fingers crossed anyway!

NATLOR wrote: »

Mi box available on Geekbuying for €51 using code AHZKYUGF

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/-Official-International-Version--XIAOMI-Mi-Box-4K-H-265-Android-Box-371297.html

Shame it only has 8GB of internal storage for that price.

Bawnmore wrote: »

Genuine question - do you need any more internal storage if only streaming? Or do you only need if you want to store movies etc on the actual box?

You do not really need more storage. It allows you to install more apps really. Larger storage should also equal a longer life, but realistically, most people seem to move on after a couple of years.

dixierip wrote: »

My H96 pro plus I bought from gearbest has died after about 2 weeks. Have made efforts to get info re returns but it has been anything but straight forward. Has anyone had success with gearbest regarding returning defective items ?

Is it the box or the power supply? Some of them aren't great. Perhaps try another one on it.

https://www.cnx-software.com/2016/06/07/4k-vp9-video-playback-in-amlogic-s905x-based-nexbox-a5-android-tv-box/

S905W can also play 4k but it is limited to 30fps.

Although Lekrub specifically mentioned youtube,

False Prophet wrote: »

hi

Wondering/hoping if someone might be able to point me in the right direction

Just received my first android box: X96 Mini Analogic S905W 2GB/16GB

installed Kodi from playstore. But Kodi resolution is greyed out on 1280x720 and I cant change it like i can do with windows kodi.

Airdroid shows HD as resolution so why cant i modify inside Kodi?

Is still a hardware limitation due to cheap box, or installing something like Libreelec resolve it?

Can you change the resolution settings in the android settings menu?

battser wrote: »

I've been using my H96 pro plus for a week and hopefully there will be no power issues etc but I have to say. What a machine. It flies along with absolutely everything I do with it and streaming is perfect.

I have a quick question for people and I suppose its just for opinions.

Why use and put more time into Kodi than just using other streaming apps that work perfectly as standalone? Kodi is grand like but I don't see this major attraction people have with it.

I used to love Kodi and its ease of use but then it all went a bit mad with lads falling out over repos and FBI seizing domains and repos so I left for a couple of weeks and starting using android apps and havent gone back....that was about 6 months ago and now I only use the apps on all my streaming devices....

yabadabado wrote: »

I wouldnt mind getting a PM about those other sources people are using.Interested to know am I missing out on anything.

you and me both , I'm interested in what these apps are .

the_syco wrote: »

Back following this thread, as my Tronsmart Prometheus has died after four years. Looking at the Xiaomi Mi, but only see one USB port and no Ethernet port? Would need one of each, as the USB port would be for the airmouse, and the Ethernet would be used for streaming from a Plex server. Would be spending €50-€70 on it, and as it'll be a present, would prefer not to have the person pay tax.

The recommended ethernet dongle has built-in USB ports. Not exactly cheap though: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00LLUEJFU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

frostypants wrote: »

Same as that. I was an avid Kodi user since the xbox days. For the last few months I've been using apps (one in particular which now even has RD integration) and only use Kodi for NAS library. Not worth the hassle anymore with broken repos/links

What NAS/software are you using, out of interest? I've tried Plex but the NAS I use can't really transcode like Plex wants it to, and I can't find a decent alternative server app for metadata/episode guides etc.

Also, what do you mean RD Integration?

dixierip wrote: »

My H96 pro plus I bought from gearbest has died after about 2 weeks. Have made efforts to get info re returns but it has been anything but straight forward. Has anyone had success with gearbest regarding returning defective items ?

Returning it not worth the hassle - you might end up paying customs on the replacement.

As others have said it could be the power supply - H96 power supplies failed on me.

Before you go off spending a 10er to buy a new power supply, it might be worth running a test to see if the box still works.

You should be able boot the box by putting a usb cable (male to male) in one of the box's usb ports. You will also need to beg/steal/borrow a 2 amp usb charger - tablets often have 2 amp usb chargers.

If the box boots - then you will need a replacement power supply that has a center positive tip. (I think the box issues with a 5v/2.5 amp power supply - but these are harder to come by and 5v/2amp may be all it needs.)

If you are not sure about that then you could simply run it with usb and two amp charger. Or try one of these if you have one https://www.aldi.ie/usb-surge-protected-power-block/p/071816080618100

At last Wetek are coming out with a new box........... in 2018

http://www.wetekforums.com/v/discussion/31515/new-box-wetek-2018

https://androidgeek.pt/wetek-prepara-se-para-lancar-tvbox-com-android-tv

Wetek has partnered with Google, which will allow it to launch a new TV Box with Android TV.

We here at Androidgeek.com are in a position to announce that the Box in question is already in (advanced) testing and should arrive on the market no later than February 2018. However, Wetek is making efforts to make available equipment during the year 2017.

In terms of hardware we do not have much information to make available, but it will be something very similar to Wetek Play 2, but with small and indispensable changes. However, we can guarantee that it will continue with DVB "port" and with a new and redesigned application of WeTV.

Incidentally, WeTV will become the only major concern of Wetek, because with the arrival of AndroidTV, any and all system updates will be provided by Google, leaving Wetek resources more available for what is really important for the company.

jonski wrote: »

I'll be waiting for Black Friday/Cyber Monday ............next year

I agree jonski, just don't know if i can wait that long... I'm trying to work out if it's worth the wait.

What do we think the new Wetek will have?

DVB - yes, all Free to Air channels with proper channel listing

Kodi - yes 5.1 HDMI audio passthrough, Wetek has helped the kodi/libre elec project so safe to assume latest versions of Kodi/libre elec work fine

Android TV ->

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=450&v=LMB9B6Z__bM

Netflix app with HD /Dolby licences ->

https://devices.netflix.com/en/

the new RTE player app

https://digitalblog.rte.ie/2017/04/26/rte-announces-plans-to-develop-the-next-generation-rte-player/

Youtube HD given that the GPU/CPU should be able to decode VP9 and not rely solely on software decoding

The usual good software updates afterwards

notfromhere wrote: »

Hi, I have just got a JUSTOP iQ Android 6.0 Marshmallow TV Box, I had a old sumvison box, My tv does not have hdmi, so i use a Av cable,But it wont work on my new box,The Av cable is working fine on my old box,are Av cables different orHave you any ideas want i can do Thanks.

Yeah, as it depends on where on the male connection it's expecting the notch. Have a look at this;