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

tomdempsey200 wrote: »

how do you stop Xbox when a stream doesn't load properly?

none of the controls will stop it 'working'

Right Click/Esc. Don't click too much.

But, most likely, try a different XBMC build.

ainm usaideoir wrote: »

Allyall , thanks for your input ! The MX2 is dual core other 2 are quad core , would that make much difference ?

Not for XBMC today. (Specifically for those)
MX2 is excellent. But may need a different ROM - Easy to do.. (Sorry, I had loads written, and deleted and wrote again... now here.)

- I'd go for the MX2 with a custom ROM. Full HD streaming live, and no issues. - For the Pedantic, It may not have been consistently "Full HD" but is excellent quality, marked as full HD and doesn't stutter.

tomdempsey200 wrote: »

thanks allyall
I presume I need a proper remote for that
I'm using Yatse right now

where would I get a custom Rom for this and is it worth doing?
http://www.focalprice.com/EH0077B/UG007_Android_411_RK3066_DualCore_CortexA9_16_GHz_8G_Video_Player.html

thanks again

In Yatse there should be a back arrow under the directional pad. That should do the same.

There are tons of custom roms for the RK3066 Chipset..
I think the imito mx1/2 roms (newer version) run best, but that may be outdated now... The snakegenmod seems to get a lot of attention, but I haven't tried it.
Both should be a lot better than the stock rom.

Hi all,

I have a WD Live box on a 'spare' TV which I want to replace as it's quite limited in what it can do. I have an OUYA on my main TV which works fine for Netflix and XBMC (SPMC actually) and the fact it has indie games and comes with it's own game pad is a bonus for the kids but for the spare TV I'd like something more vanilla Android which can run standard XBMC, Netflix and online streaming apps like RTE Player etc.

Is the Matricom G-BOX MIDNIGHT MX2 the best performing option around at the moment? http://matricom.net/products/g-box-midnight-mx2? The official box is £94 on http://www.amazon.co.uk/G-Box-Midnight-MX2-Android-Streaming/dp/B00CH643A8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1395230500&sr=8-1&keywords=G-Box+Midnight+MX2+Android+4.2+Jelly+Bean+Dual+Core+XBMC+Streaming+Mini+HTPC+TV+Box+Player but these guys seem to be doing a (cloned?) version for just €50 http://www.aliexpress.com/item/XBMC-Installed-E-M6-Android-4-2-2-8GB-Set-top-Box-Amlogic-8726-MX-Cortex/928275567.html. Has anyone bought the €50 version and is it "official" or a copy and if a copy is it fully functional? I'm as keen as the next guy to save €50 but I'd prefer to spend £94 and get a high quality product than €50 and get something which doesn't work or won't work for very long!!

Assuming the MX2 (whatever version) is the best box to go with is Snakerom 4.1.1 update 3 the best custom ROM to flash onto it or has that been replaced by Snakerom 4.2.2 version 1.4? https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=5bc7c5f6a3b2dad9&id=5BC7C5F6A3B2DAD9%21450&authkey=!ALRUOHssz8ADbbs

Does anyone know if the MX2 has good WiFi capability? Where I plan to use it is about 30 feet from my WiFi router through a ceiling. The WD Live box has no problems streaming Netflix etc in the same spot.

Cheers.

how does the mini x5 compare against the mx2

baingal nancer wrote: »

how does the mini x5 compare against the mx2

I think they're both good. The MK808B has the same CPU as the Minix neo x5, and most of those roms for the RK3066 chipset work with it. (And Vice Versa)
Minix are still supporting it, a new firmware came out very recently, which is obviously a great thing, considering how many lost support over a year ago and had to rely on others for their updates.
Unlike the nufront (NS115) at the same time, which pretty much died without any support.

But, for the ROM and stability I'd personally, go with the MX2. Since AMLogic released their source code, their devices improvements have been massive, leaps and bounds.
Whereas it seemed to have the opposite effect on Rockchip. They released their source code in summer last year, and not as many improvements.

ainm usaideoir wrote:

Took your advice and ordered the MX2 , where can I find the custom rom ?
Thanks again !!

A few different places, But the one I'd go for is

http://matricom.net/software-and-roms/mx2-software/

Allyall wrote: »

There is no difference between the Clone and the G-Box especially after the Matricom Rom has been put on it. .......I'm currently using the Matricom 1.1.5 ROM and it's perfect.

Are you using Matricom 1.1.5 on the clone version of the MX2?

Ben

What are peoples thoughts on the MINIX NEO X7 -http://www.minix.com.hk/Products/MINIX-NEOX7.html? This review looks fantastic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBR3ZrurMKI

Given I need my new box to be strong on the WiFi side of things the fact the X7 has an external antenna and got such high scores on the review makes it very tempting for me. I looked for a review comparing the MX2 with the NEO X7 but couldn't find one. Thoughts on how the stack up against each other?

Ben

cwboy wrote: »

Have the same problem. Any solution found?

i just watch the sports

no problem there mostly

BenThere wrote: »

What are peoples thoughts on the MINIX NEO X7 -http://www.minix.com.hk/Products/MINIX-NEOX7.html? This review looks fantastic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBR3ZrurMKI

Given I need my new box to be strong on the WiFi side of things the fact the X7 has an external antenna and got such high scores on the review makes it very tempting for me. I looked for a review comparing the MX2 with the NEO X7 but couldn't find one. Thoughts on how the stack up against each other?

Ben

^^^ Any thoughts on the Minix Neo 7? I did a bit more research and overall it looks like a very solid box with strong WiFi. Anyone got anything good/bad to say about it or Minix in general?

Ben

Nemeses2050 wrote: »

I think MiniX 7 is one of the best Android boxes out there, the Reviews on You tube and freak tab are great, and it's a quad core too. I'm gonna get that next week.

Whats the price difference between the x5 and x7?

Nemeses2050 wrote: »

As per Amazon X5 is £ 62 and X7 is £ 88.00.

not much of a difference then, do these come pre loaded with all the add ons etc

Nemeses2050 wrote: »

I think MiniX 7 is one of the best Android boxes out there, the Reviews on You tube and freak tab are great, and it's a quad core too. I'm gonna get that next week.

Have to agree, can't fault it.
My only quibble would be the price is double the MX2. The MX2 doesn't stutter at all, on streaming HD, XBMC, or anything I've thrown at it.

To call it a 'clone', isn't entirely accurate, as they are all made in the same place. Matricom is just an American Company that brands it. They even supply the Matricom Roms to the MX2 user.

Minix Neo X7 is great, but for half the price MX2 is very close to (if not equal) equalling it. Many other RK3188 devices available for much cheaper also, Albeit with only 1 USB port..

All of that said, Minix Neo X7 is an excellent box, and I had no issues with it that I can remember.

http://www.futeko.com/browse.php?cat=mp


the stick and box there have similar specs


the box has better wi-fi


better connectivity

presumably better heat dissipation too?

baingal nancer wrote: »

have you used this site before? they seem to be cheaper than amazon anyway ,might give them a go, i was quoted 179 from a seller on adverts for the x7

It's £ 88.00 for X7 on Amazon, so they're definitely not cheaper.

BenThere wrote: »

I know it's almost twice the price of the unbranded MX2 but in the grand scheme of things it's only €40. If you had to buy one box based on build quality, overall performance, manufacturer support, 3rd party ROM support and WiFi capability would the N7 be it?

I don't know...
The build quality would be the same. Both are very well built.
Overall performance, - I had no issues with either. Early on there was quite a few issues with RK3188 devices, but they're virtually non existent now, and really only apply to anyone using software/firmware pre-Christmas..

Manufacturer Support, You might get the same software support from matricom as you would from Minix, But hardware support, (If anything failed), I can't say how either would fare out.

3rd party ROM support, Roughly equal. Since 4.2 not much need for them performance wise, except to remove bloatware added. But run linux on them and they fly. (The Minix slightly better).

I can't comment at all on Wifi. I have a pretty good wireless setup. But, In the worst part of my house (Extension, with TV) I'm pretty sure both worked. I can't remember having any issues.

After writing that, and thinking about it, If both met in the middle and were ~ €80 - I'd have to go with the Minix X7 It has the better CPU, But don't let that take away from how well the MX2 performs.