MINIX NEO X8 + MINIX A1 4k TV streamer box - €96.52

Sam Mac · 25-07-2014 7:03am #1

http://www.tmart.com/MINIX-NEO-X8-MINIX-A1-Android-4.4.2-Quad-Core-2GB-8GB-Google-TV-Player-with-Air-Mouse-Black-UK-Standard_p272701.html

http://www.tmart.com/promotion/MINIX-4K-TV-Player.html

coupon code: TVBOX

ThunbergsAreGo · 25-07-2014 8:48am

Likely to get hit from customs with tMart? Dont have massive experience with them.

vicwatson · 25-07-2014 9:02am

Looks the business but what vat and or duty applicable?

vicwatson · 25-07-2014 9:06am

Sam Mac wrote: »

http://www.tmart.com/MINIX-NEO-X8-MINIX-A1-Android-4.4.2-Quad-Core-2GB-8GB-Google-TV-Player-with-Air-Mouse-Black-UK-Standard_p272701.html

http://www.tmart.com/promotion/MINIX-4K-TV-Player.html

coupon code: TVBOX

Showing as 144.99€

ThunbergsAreGo · 25-07-2014 9:10am

vicwatson wrote: »

Showing as 144.99€

I assume you use the code?

vicwatson · 25-07-2014 9:14am

naughtb4 wrote: »

I assume you use the code?

When you click through from the op's 2nd link it takes you to a page that says its 144.99€

Here http://www.tmart.com/MINIX-NEO-X8-MINIX-A1-Android-4.4.2-Quad-Core-2GB-8GB-Google-TV-Player-with-Air-Mouse-Black-US-Standard_p272702.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=page&utm_content=minix&utm_campaign=July01

ThunbergsAreGo · 25-07-2014 9:28am

Which is the full price, input the code when purchasing and it will apply the discount. Ill admit i havent gone that far, but thats how it worked before on another item

€150 almost = $190

WildCardDoW · 25-07-2014 9:42am

This or an Ouya, what would be better for streaming and emulators?

Anyone have much experience with either model / brand?

stooge · 25-07-2014 9:46am

good find OP.

mydogjack · 25-07-2014 10:00am

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/MINIX-NEO-X8-H-Android-4-4-Smart-TV-Box-Amlogic-S802-H-Quad-Core-XBMC-Dolby-DTS-/221503626537?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Internet_TV_Media_Streamers&hash=item3392a51d29

Found this on Ebay for a lot cheaper. Is this the same product?

ThunbergsAreGo · 25-07-2014 10:03am

mydogjack wrote: »

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/MINIX-NEO-X8-H-Android-4-4-Smart-TV-Box-Amlogic-S802-H-Quad-Core-XBMC-Dolby-DTS-/221503626537?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Internet_TV_Media_Streamers&hash=item3392a51d29

Found this on Ebay for a lot cheaper. Is this the same product?

Id be reluctant to trust that after reading the description

We do/dont/might install XBMC/open the box

Very confusing

And all feedback on the same day, something smells fishy...

mydogjack · 25-07-2014 10:06am

It's the feedback I'm concerned about. All as a buyer(20). None as a seller.

I reckon it's a typo anyway. Probe meant to be €137.37, and not €37.37 as listed. Not gonna chance it.

dubrov · 25-07-2014 10:16am

Almost certainly a typo.
You couldn't manufacture that box for £29.95

mydogjack · 25-07-2014 10:18am

Changed my mind and purchased from Ebay. Will let you know how it goes. 8 sold so far, and some payments accepted. Protected by paypal anyway.

ThunbergsAreGo · 25-07-2014 10:19am

mydogjack wrote: »

Changed my mind and purchased from Ebay. Will let you know how it goes. 8 sold so far, and some payments accepted. Protected by paypal anyway.

Good luck!

Big Nelly · 25-07-2014 11:37am

mydogjack wrote: »

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/MINIX-NEO-X8-H-Android-4-4-Smart-TV-Box-Amlogic-S802-H-Quad-Core-XBMC-Dolby-DTS-/221503626537?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Internet_TV_Media_Streamers&hash=item3392a51d29

Found this on Ebay for a lot cheaper. Is this the same product?

That is seriously cheap....I would be concerned with it being so cheap, everywhere else including china is around 99

witnessmenow · 25-07-2014 11:45am

WildCardDoW wrote: »

This or an Ouya, what would be better for streaming and emulators?

Anyone have much experience with either model / brand?

Ouya would surely be better for emulators seeing as it supports controllers

I have an ouya and I really like it. Its the best XBMC I've had.

I do not stream from XBMC plugins with it though

You also have the advantage of having its dedicated games as well (including my amazing one .... :pac:)

Big Nelly · 25-07-2014 11:46am

mydogjack wrote: »

Changed my mind and purchased from Ebay. Will let you know how it goes. 8 sold so far, and some payments accepted. Protected by paypal anyway.

From my reading you can tell them not to open to install xbmc or tell them to open if you want XBMC installed. Just wondering did they email you asking this question?

I am tempted to buy one of these, anyone know what happens with paypal? do I just open up case if this isnt the product it is supposed to be?

Could they be trying to pass of one of the no name versions as Minix?
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

Big Nelly · 25-07-2014 12:06pm

mydogjack wrote: »

It's the feedback I'm concerned about. All as a buyer(20). None as a seller.

I reckon it's a typo anyway. Probe meant to be €137.37, and not €37.37 as listed. Not gonna chance it.

Most of the feedback was submitted at 18-Jul-14 7.52, all at exactly the same time

Most of the feedback was submitted by people based in China

Big Nelly · 25-07-2014 12:11pm

Ebay item pulled

Etnies · 25-07-2014 12:11pm

vicwatson wrote: »

Showing as 144.99€

There's always one

WildCardDoW · 25-07-2014 1:21pm

witnessmenow wrote: »

Ouya would surely be better for emulators seeing as it supports controllers

I have an ouya and I really like it. Its the best XBMC I've had.

I do not stream from XBMC plugins with it though

You also have the advantage of having its dedicated games as well (including my amazing one .... :pac:)

Guess it would depend on how this would support a PS3 controller or similar. They're the same price and I think there would be better XBMC support for the Ouya than for this but I'm a bit torn!

witnessmenow · 25-07-2014 1:34pm

WildCardDoW wrote: »

Guess it would depend on how this would support a PS3 controller or similar. They're the same price and I think there would be better XBMC support for the Ouya than for this but I'm a bit torn!

You can sync a PS3 controller to the Ouya, as well as wireless 360 controllers using the USB adapter thing.

There is a small bit of faffing about getting the PS3 controller synced, involving turning off the Ouya, but once its synced its good to go til you sync it to something else

The majority of the games support the PS3 and 360 controllers, there might be the odd one or two that doesn't

Supercell · 25-07-2014 2:50pm

I ordered one from Geek Buying but was stung by customs for 33 euro bringing the cost up to €144 which I think is still a great price for this. It will be delivered on Monday.
It comes with XBMC preinnstalled. The youtube reviews are very positive, cant wait.
Big selling point for me was Chrome and a browser (to watch streaming videos) and apps. Have got a nice bluetooth keyboard for it so should be a great media center. Comes with an air mouse at that price, hard to beat imho

ThunbergsAreGo · 25-07-2014 2:51pm

Think there is an Irish company selling it for approx 155 or so (might be no air mouse with that though)

Supercell · 25-07-2014 2:53pm

naughtb4 wrote: »

Think there is an Irish company selling it for approx 155 or so (might be no air mouse with that though)

Ones I saw at that price were not the "H" version which are retailing around €180 here. If there are ones here for 155 and are the H version with an Airmouse would definitely have gone with them, has taken a month to get it delivered from Geekbuying in Singapore

vicwatson · 25-07-2014 3:03pm

Etnies wrote: »

There's always one

Sorry, have you something to say, clown

Doodoo · 25-07-2014 3:04pm

mydogjack wrote: »

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/MINIX-NEO-X8-H-Android-4-4-Smart-TV-Box-Amlogic-S802-H-Quad-Core-XBMC-Dolby-DTS-/221503626537?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Internet_TV_Media_Streamers&hash=item3392a51d29

Found this on Ebay for a lot cheaper. Is this the same product?

Listing removed!

Pique · 25-07-2014 3:12pm

Sneaky wordplay on that.

Supports 4K......
Output Resolution 1080P

ThunbergsAreGo · 25-07-2014 3:18pm

Supercell wrote: »

Ones I saw at that price were not the "H" version which are retailing around €180 here. If there are ones here for 155 and are the H version with an Airmouse would definitely have gone with them, has taken a month to get it delivered from Geekbuying in Singapore

My mistake, looking forward to hearing your impressions of this!

Spipov · 25-07-2014 4:13pm

Supercell wrote: »

Ones I saw at that price were not the "H" version which are retailing around €180 here. If there are ones here for 155 and are the H version with an Airmouse would definitely have gone with them, has taken a month to get it delivered from Geekbuying in Singapore

how would you know its an H?i forget. i need to check mine if it is. paid 155 incl shipping and that included the air mouse.

good support + quick shipping.

Supercell · 25-07-2014 4:41pm

Spipov wrote: »

how would you know its an H?i forget. i need to check mine if it is. paid 155 incl shipping and that included the air mouse.

good support + quick shipping.

They have different processors and storage, i guess storage is the easiest way to see, the H version has 16gb vs 8gb for the non H version.

dodzy · 25-07-2014 5:10pm

naughtb4 wrote: »

Think there is an Irish company selling it for approx 155 or so (might be no air mouse with that though)

There is a free air mouse included.

Beware:

No miracast support for Samsung/Sony devices
No netflix 1080p support
And something else I can't remember

6€ for courier delivery. They're in Waterford.

linky

106£ from amazon.

brightkane · 25-07-2014 9:32pm

New to these but have used showbox and modro on my s5.
If in was using this to watch TV is the interface like a pc. Ie with ntl / sky you just click up or down or browse other listening while watching the channel before you change. Can these be set up the same way? Sorry if it's a stupid question but Mrs Brightkane wouldn't be convinced if it's not on at her Finget tips!
Cheers

Furzy · 26-07-2014 2:11am

Check the link above for the Irish website - it has contact details. I haven't bought (need to sell my ATV) but have been following the ad on Adverts and seller seems very accommodating and helpful - has even loaned units to people so they could check whether their broadband was up to streaming with it. Seems a good price and you have the reassurance of dealing with someone local who can be contacted by phone and email and has great reviews.

timetogo · 26-07-2014 8:06am

Got mine from amazon . About €120 for the H version. Came from China. No hassle at all. Love it.
Anybody who sees it wants one.

ThunbergsAreGo · 26-07-2014 8:32am

timetogo wrote: »

Got mine from amazon . About €120 for the H version. Came from China. No hassle at all. Love it.
Anybody who sees it wants one.

You get caught by customs?

timetogo · 26-07-2014 9:13am

naughtb4 wrote: »

You get caught by customs?

That would have been hassle.

Checked the feedback on the seller on Amazon. Nobody has had any problem with customs.

Got mine delivered to parcel motel. They would have turned it away if there were fees.

There's the one I bought.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KNOSFRS/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's the H model with airmouse for £103

MugMugs · 26-07-2014 9:41am

I have a neo x5 bought from Smart-Tv Ireland on adverts. Works out about 130 quid for the x5 and is perfect for streaming. I'm using it right now. Comes preloaded with xbmc mashup, showbox mobdro etc

Tony H · 26-07-2014 9:37pm

non H version here dispatched from uk @ €114k including free first class uk postage

http://www.futeko.com/products/MP052.php

and the H version for €133 inc uk first class postage and M1 airmouse

http://www.futeko.com/products/MP053.php

iggy · 27-07-2014 12:50am

Tony H wrote: »

non H version here dispatched from uk @ €114k including free first class uk postage

http://www.futeko.com/products/MP052.php

and the H version for €133 inc uk first class postage and M1 airmouse

http://www.futeko.com/products/MP053.php

cheers. Does everything come preloaded?
Seriously thinking of getting one of these.

jesus_thats_gre · 27-07-2014 9:25am

MugMugs wrote: »

I have a neo x5 bought from Smart-Tv Ireland on adverts. Works out about 130 quid for the x5 and is perfect for streaming. I'm using it right now. Comes preloaded with xbmc mashup, showbox mobdro etc

Curious about this product and had a look on adverts. Noticed the URL pointed to "audio-comm" and that they are based in Louth.

There is an audio-comm shop in Dundalk and assuming it is the same guy, I have known the owner and family for a long long time - bought my first mobile phone from him in 1997 if I am not mistaken

Probably goes without saying but he is a good guy.

ShiverinEskimo · 28-07-2014 3:17pm

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

Curious about this product and had a look on adverts. Noticed the URL pointed to "audio-comm" and that they are based in Louth.

There is an audio-comm shop in Dundalk and assuming it is the same guy

This is not the case lad. He was forced to change his username on Adverts to Smart-TV Ireland due to the confusion. I contacted the Adverts admins on Audio-Comms' behalf.

branners69 · 28-07-2014 4:05pm

Tony H wrote: »

non H version here dispatched from uk @ €114k including free first class uk postage

http://www.futeko.com/products/MP052.php

and the H version for €133 inc uk first class postage and M1 airmouse

http://www.futeko.com/products/MP053.php

I ordered the H version from Futeko on Thursday afternoon and it was delivered this morning. If you dont want to wait 3 or so weeks or cant be bothered with Parcel Motel I would highly recommend them! It was €150 inc delivery and the M1 airmouse.

I received the same service from them when I ordered my Minix Neo x7 last month.

I also picked up another one of these from Amazon for the x8 because I was so impressed with the one I got for the x7.

MugMugs · 28-07-2014 4:09pm

Folks, if you're getting a Neo, I have the remote and don't bother with it. I use an App downloaded from the Minix site for my remote and it's more user friendly than a wand / remote I find.

Supercell · 28-07-2014 4:14pm

The remote is utterly useless with it, agreed, However my wireless mouse works great with it. I got a Anker bluetooth keyboard on amazon, and between that and the mouse i'm sorted. Typing this using them and reading it on the telly, v weird!!

branners69 · 28-07-2014 4:23pm

MugMugs wrote: »

Folks, if you're getting a Neo, I have the remote and don't bother with it. I use an App downloaded from the Minix site for my remote and it's more user friendly than a wand / remote I find.

With four kids I dont fancy having to hand over my phone/device every time they want to change something on the Neo!

Sometimes a remote is a must! But you are right, the one that comes with the x7 is sh!te. I am looking forward to using the air mouse with the x8 as it looks slick in comparison to the blocky remotes!

jesus_thats_gre · 28-07-2014 6:33pm

ShiverinEskimo wrote: »

This is not the case lad. He was forced to change his username on Adverts to Smart-TV Ireland due to the confusion. I contacted the Adverts admins on Audio-Comms' behalf.

Aye just realised this myself. Was about to post up that I was mistaken.

south · 28-07-2014 8:48pm

I've the H version myself and picked this up in Argos today for the keyboard
http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=13352&langId=111&searchTerms=+ds+typong&opminienc=windows-1252&authToken=

Only €8.99 and works perfectly with it.

Big Nelly · 28-07-2014 9:23pm

south wrote: »

I've the H version myself and picked this up in Argos today for the keyboard
http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=13352&langId=111&searchTerms=+ds+typong&opminienc=windows-1252&authToken=

Only €8.99 and works perfectly with it.

I was thinking of buying this, does it work well? Thanks

south · 28-07-2014 9:41pm

Big Nelly wrote: »

I was thinking of buying this, does it work well? Thanks

Only used it for a few minutes but it connected straight away and worked for what I was using it for.

MINIX NEO X8 + MINIX A1 4k TV streamer box - €96.52

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