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

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  • #202
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    ^^ Install Antutu from play store and run test. See what score it gets.


  • #203
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    ^^ Install Antutu from play store and run test. See what score it gets.

    will do tomor


  • #204
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    XBMC Gotham, even the alpha/nightly build runs, much better than Frodo on android.
    As it's only in alphannot all addons may be updated/compatible but the main ones I use are.
    HD streaming is much improved.


  • #205
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    Gran Hermano wrote: »
    XBMC Gotham, even the alpha/nightly build runs, much better than Frodo on android.
    As it's only in alphannot all addons may be updated/compatible but the main ones I use are.
    HD streaming is much improved.

    Do you have to manually add in addon's? or is there quick packs to use>?


  • #206
    Gran Hermano
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,330 ✭✭✭Gran Hermano


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    Do you have to manually add in addon's? or is there quick packs to use>?

    Same Add on wizard/installer as for frodo will work but not all the addons included in the 'bundle' may work until they developers update them.

    http://xbmc.org/xbmc-13-gotham-on-its-way-to-beta-status/
    Especially for Android users there is a great benefit of installing the Gotham version over Frodo as it contains a vast amount of improvements which were to intrusive to be included in the Frodo 12.3 release. Also Gotham has an Android release for x86 hardware architecture which some manufacturers start using. Before downloading see if your device uses ARM or x86 hardware.


  • #207
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    Performance results

    CPU Integet - 2618
    CPU Float Point - 1842
    RAM Operation - 2024
    RAM Speed - 985
    2D Graphics - 1361
    3D Graphics - 2066
    Storage I/O - 968


  • #208
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    ^^ Results look decent, what was the total score?

    How is the wifi on this thing? Did you do a speedtest?


  • #209
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    ^^ Results look decent, what was the total score?

    How is the wifi on this thing? Did you do a speedtest?

    Will run again and get final, just pulled those numbers

    At the moment just running it on direct connect to UPC as it is sitting beside the router, will just set up wireless when I get a chance and run


  • #210
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    Says 18083


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  • #211
    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    are dual core tv sticks with 1GB ram

    ok for 720p video playback and sports streaming?

    I've got one on the way and that all I need it for

    http://www.focalprice.com/EH0077B/UG007_Android_411_RK3066_DualCore_CortexA9_16_GHz_8G_Video_Player.html


  • #212
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    Box is flying, so just have installed Netflix, RTE player and Xbmc

    Any other recommended apps??


  • #213
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    Just looked at geekbuying, was planning on upgrading to Tronsmart A928 but on looking at spec now it says it has the T processor......see below

    Seems like a lot of the boxes have the "cheaper" processor.....

    just wondering when I am playing HD films it something starts acting like it is buffering, would this be the T processor causing this? I have 50MB connection with UPC but getting this upgraded to 120MB in a few weeks......

    SoC – Rockchip RK3188T Quad Core Cortex A9 CPU with a Mali-400MP4 GPU

    http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Tronsmart-A928-5G-WIFI-Quad-Core-TV-BOX-Android-4-2-w--OTA-Bluetooth-4-0-RJ45-SPDIF-HDMI-with-Free-2-4G-Fly-Mouse-W--Mic-Audio-Out-Black-323617.html


  • #214
    jgbyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭jgbyr


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    Box is flying, so just have installed Netflix, RTE player and Xbmc

    Any other recommended apps??

    I personally like MX Player.


  • #215
    toe_knee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 841 ✭✭✭toe_knee


    VideoMix Pro. You will need to google VideoMix pro apk and install from the internet as it is not on the Play Store anymore


  • #216
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Get ready for Sailfish :);)


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  • #217
    dealhunter1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 523 ✭✭✭dealhunter1985


    So I did a good bit of reading online over the last couple of weeks and decided to go for the Ouya.
    Absolutely superb device. Supports xbmc running at 1080 without issue.
    Some details about it can be found here for those interested :
    http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=OUYA


  • #218
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    dealhunter1985 wrote: »
    So I did a good bit of reading online over the last couple of weeks and decided to go for the Ouya.
    Absolutely superb device. Supports xbmc running at 1080 without issue.
    Some details about it can be found here for those interested :
    http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=OUYA

    Where and how much it cost?


  • #219
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    Where and how much it cost?
    http://www.ouya.tv/


  • #220
    Blade
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,499 Mod ✭✭✭✭Blade


    Allyall wrote: »
    http://www.ouya.tv/

    Ally, what exactly is this Ouya all about? Does it have it's own version of Android, is it it's own closed ecosystem, what's the difference between it and a normal Android tv box, what advantages/disadvantages does it have?

    I can't get my head around what's so special about it, surely any Android TV box can do the same with an added game controller?


  • #221
    dealhunter1985
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 523 ✭✭✭dealhunter1985


    You can buy it on Amazon
    It retails at 100 GBP.

    I'm not hugely techy, but I'll try. I think the uniqueness of the device is how flawlessly it handles high res content on xbmc for the money that you are paying. It's a quad core device and handles even the most demanding of skins.
    It is closed off in a way that it has its own app store.. But using this app store you can install Ouya's official version of XBMC. Due to licensing issues they had to remove AC3 and DTS audio support. But I haven't had any issues playing any files I have tried on it. If you do need AC3/DTS audio support, you can install Frodo or Gotham.
    "For brave test users, we currently recommend a nightly Android build (pre-v13 "Gotham"). It is an unstable development version, but contains the latest fixes and improvements. AC3 and DTS audio processing is supported.http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/android/arm/)".

    I had Gotham originally but some of the repositories wouldn't work for me. I think because its still in beta, many repositories havent bothered to do the required for them to work on Gotham. Hence why I just installed the official Ouya XBMC which has been working perfectly.
    I love being able to control the xbmc using my phone. It works v well.

    A side from the xbmc, the Ouya app store offers a huge amount of games (afterall, it was intended to be a game device) and it's great being able to download snes/n64 emulators.


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  • #222
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Blade wrote: »
    Ally, what exactly is this Ouya all about? Does it have it's own version of Android, is it it's own closed ecosystem, what's the difference between it and a normal Android tv box, what advantages/disadvantages does it have?

    I can't get my head around what's so special about it, surely any Android TV box can do the same with an added game controller?

    It's not that special. It has decent hardware (Nvidia Tegra 3, Geforce, Quad Core Arm A9), and has a big community.
    It is mostly a tiny games console, which has many developers making cool games for it. Somebody ported XBMC on to it, and that seems to have taken off.
    The forums don't mention XBMC an awful lot. Not any more than Netflix/Lovefilm/Hulu or whatever.

    In short,
    Basically, it is a pretty good "Micro Gaming Console" (I think is it's official title), With a large library of games. The hardware just allows it to double as a Media centre, and has a large community.

    There is a new version coming out this summer I think.

    Many of the other android apps and emulators/remotes etc.. all work just as well in most other decent Android devices.


  • #223
    Dozen Wicked Words
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,325 ✭✭✭✭Dozen Wicked Words


    Was all set to order an ouya, now not so sure. If there are other boxes that are as robust and do the same thing for cheaper, maybe I need to think again. Seen a couple of quad core ones, like the mk809 III, looks decent. Ah well, more research required I think.


  • #224
    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    dealhunter1985 wrote: »
    You can buy it on Amazon
    It retails at 100 GBP.

    I'm not hugely techy, but I'll try. I think the uniqueness of the device is how flawlessly it handles high res content on xbmc for the money that you are paying. It's a quad core device and handles even the most demanding of skins.
    It is closed off in a way that it has its own app store.. But using this app store you can install Ouya's official version of XBMC. Due to licensing issues they had to remove AC3 and DTS audio support. But I haven't had any issues playing any files I have tried on it. If you do need AC3/DTS audio support, you can install Frodo or Gotham.
    "For brave test users, we currently recommend a nightly Android build (pre-v13 "Gotham"). It is an unstable development version, but contains the latest fixes and improvements. AC3 and DTS audio processing is supported.http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/android/arm/)".

    I had Gotham originally but some of the repositories wouldn't work for me. I think because its still in beta, many repositories havent bothered to do the required for them to work on Gotham. Hence why I just installed the official Ouya XBMC which has been working perfectly.
    I love being able to control the xbmc using my phone. It works v well.

    A side from the xbmc, the Ouya app store offers a huge amount of games (afterall, it was intended to be a game device) and it's great being able to download snes/n64 emulators.

    How do you control it with phone


  • #225
    robbe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 354 ✭✭robbe


    tomdempsey200 wrote: »
    How do you control it with phone

    XBMC remote control app on playstore


  • #226
    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    got the xbmc remote working :)


    having 2 problems:)


    if i plug in a usb stick(into android tv stick) it doesn't show up in xbmc> video>files:confused:

    and if i plug in a usb ethernet adapater and cable(into tv stick) xbmc remote stops working:confused:


  • #227
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    tomdempsey200 wrote: »
    got the xbmc remote working :)
    having 2 problems:)
    if i plug in a usb stick(into android tv stick) it doesn't show up in xbmc> video>files:confused:

    and if i plug in a usb ethernet adapater and cable(into tv stick) xbmc remote stops working:confused:

    For the first problem, make sure you have scanned your library correctly, and check everything here. - http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Incorrect_and_missing_videos

    For the second, it could be one of a few things. Which remote are you using?

    Try Yatse (If you are not already using it) - and follow this guide to set it up - http://yatse.leetzone.org/redmine/projects/androidwidget/wiki/Setup


  • #228
    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    Allyall wrote: »
    For the first problem, make sure you have scanned your library correctly, and check everything here. - http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Incorrect_and_missing_videos

    For the second, it could be one of a few things. Which remote are you using?

    Try Yatse (If you are not already using it) - and follow this guide to set it up - http://yatse.leetzone.org/redmine/projects/androidwidget/wiki/Setup

    thanks i'll check tomorrow when i sober up:)


    bit of a learning curve with this xbmc:)


    i've got it booting direct to xbmc and the remote working(with tv stick on wlan) and some good streams so far..


    edit;i'm using the official xbmc remote


  • #229
    BenEadir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    Allyall wrote: »
    It's not that special. It has decent hardware (Nvidia Tegra 3, Geforce, Quad Core Arm A9), and has a big community.
    It is mostly a tiny games console, which has many developers making cool games for it. Somebody ported XBMC on to it, and that seems to have taken off.
    The forums don't mention XBMC an awful lot. Not any more than Netflix/Lovefilm/Hulu or whatever.

    In short,
    Basically, it is a pretty good "Micro Gaming Console" (I think is it's official title), With a large library of games. The hardware just allows it to double as a Media centre, and has a large community.

    There is a new version coming out this summer I think.

    Many of the other android apps and emulators/remotes etc.. all work just as well in most other decent Android devices.

    XBMCHUB.COM say the OUYA is "The best hardware option for running XBMC" which is a pretty strong recommendation. See http://www.xbmchub.com/blog/ouya-the-best-hardware-option-for-running-xbmc

    I have two OUYA's and they absolutely rock. Haven't had one problem with them. XBMC runs smooth as butter.

    Just sayin!!!

    Ben


  • #230
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    BenThere wrote: »
    XBMCHUB.COM say the OUYA is "The best hardware option for running XBMC" which is a pretty strong recommendation.

    :rolleyes:

    - Edit.

    I should ellaborate.

    There are Millions of better hardware options for XBMC. :)


  • #231
    emo72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,318 ✭✭✭emo72


    Allyall wrote: »
    :rolleyes:

    - Edit.

    I should ellaborate.

    There are Millions of better hardware options for XBMC. :)


    just saw your edit as i was about to berate you for the use of roly eyes:pac:

    you are usually a most helpful poster! not having a go, can you give us some context? i also heard the ouya is a great option for running xbmc. its the extreme proliferation of android sticks which causes me confusion.


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  • #232
    BenEadir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    Allyall wrote: »
    :rolleyes:

    - Edit.

    I should ellaborate.

    There are Millions of better hardware options for XBMC. :)

    I see what you did there, man I wish could make sarcastic and pointless posts at the same time just like you Allyall.


  • #233
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    BenThere wrote: »
    I see what you did there, man I wish could make sarcastic and pointless posts at the same time just like you Allyall.
    You can.
    emo72 wrote: »
    I also heard the ouya is a great option for running xbmc. its the extreme proliferation of android sticks which causes me confusion.

    I didn't mean to sound like I was being a smartass to a post. I was referring to the xbmchub 'article'.

    With all the sarcasm, it's hard to know..

    I'm pretty sure that post, or 'article' was paid for.

    The Ouya is a great device, no argument. But to call it the best hardware option for running XBMC, it doesn't even scratch the surface of coming close. You may want to argue that with these guys to begin with. Baring in mind some of them would not let XBMC near any of their setups.

    If you wanted to argue that there is a difference in price, it could go on all day, but, then I would go for the MX2.
    For the price (less than half in Europe), and if you only intend on using it as a Media Centre, it is a great option. It can play everything, and has great support.
    Also has been used for 2060p security cameras on the Fodics Korean systems sending the feed to them, without any problem (24 hours a day, every day).
    Same internals as the Tronsmart Prometheus, and there are some brilliant ROMS for it, not including the Ubuntu/XBMCbuntu installations.

    There are loads of these devices, and if you want to play games, you could also, just not likely the Ouya games.
    Most of the devices he dismisses in that article are excellent.

    It will go on for quite a while. But I'd rather a Dual-Core, with a good heart, than a Quad-Core that struggles.

    I wrote way more than I had intended..


  • #234
    BenEadir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    Allyall, I've two major problems with your last contribution
    Allyall wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure that post, or 'article' was paid for.
    You sound like a smart person who has a deep understanding of this area of technology so why would you resort to making unfounded claims about an article penned by an independent community dedicated to XBMC instead of using facts and figures to critique their conclusion?
    Allyall wrote: »
    I'd rather a Dual-Core, with a good heart, than a Quad-Core that struggles.
    If you prefer a Dual-Core that's fine but your statement infers that the Quad-Core OUYA struggles in some way. Can you back that up or are you just throwing more unfounded accusations around to make your point? FYI I'm running 2 OUYA's for over 4 months and I haven't had a single issue with them running anything I throw at them.

    Ben


  • #235
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    ^^ I got this: http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Tronsmart-A928-5G-WIFI-Quad-Core-TV-BOX-Android-4-2-w--OTA-Bluetooth-4-0-RJ45-SPDIF-HDMI-with-Free-2-4G-Fly-Mouse-W--Mic-Audio-Out-Black-323617.html

    It came pre-installed with XBMC and lot of popular add-ons. Runs XBMC without any issue.

    It's cheaper than OUYA and it does have quad core cpu and all :)

    Another option to keep in mind....

    With all these devices its a bit of hit or miss. The one that works for you is after all the best option.


  • #236
    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    ^^ I got this: http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Tronsmart-A928-5G-WIFI-Quad-Core-TV-BOX-Android-4-2-w--OTA-Bluetooth-4-0-RJ45-SPDIF-HDMI-with-Free-2-4G-Fly-Mouse-W--Mic-Audio-Out-Black-323617.html

    It came pre-installed with XBMC and lot of popular add-ons. Runs XBMC without any issue.

    It's cheaper than OUYA and it does have quad core cpu and all :)

    Another option to keep in mind....

    With all these devices its a bit of hit or miss. The one that works for you is after all the best option.

    it's got the 3188t chip

    futeko has boxes with the 3188 chip


  • #237
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    BenThere wrote: »
    You sound like a smart person
    Thank You.
    BenThere wrote: »
    why would you resort to making unfounded claims about an article penned by an independent community dedicated to XBMC instead of using facts and figures to critique their conclusion?
    Not as unfounded as you may think. Also, I don't know why you are so surprised that a forum/blog would be paid to write and post an article about something on the internet. But not something I am going to discuss.
    If you want to believe that the OUYA is the best hardware and that it is the cheapest, by all means, do so.
    BenThere wrote: »
    If you prefer a Dual-Core that's fine but your statement infers that the Quad-Core OUYA struggles in some way. Can you back that up or are you just throwing more unfounded accusations around to make your point? FYI I'm running 2 OUYA's for over 4 months and I haven't had a single issue with them running anything I throw at them.
    Ben
    Speaking of unfounded claims/accusations, why are you so sure i am making unfounded claims and accusations? Are you making unfounded accusations/claims? :pac:

    I didn't mean my reference to a good Dual-Core vs. a struggling Quad-Core to be taken as meaning the OUYA, I didn't even think that is the way it would be taken, when I wrote it.
    I just meant that a good Dual-Core can be as good as a Quad-Core, for Media/XBMC. Specifically referring to the AMLogic.

    As mentioned, there are tons of devices to choose from. I have said many times that I think the OUYA is a good device, I just don't think it is the best, and it's definitely not the cheapest.
    I don't know why you would take it so personally that i don't think it is the best, or spectacular for the price. Especially when, as mentioned above, there are so many devices available.


  • #238
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    tomdempsey200 wrote: »
    it's got the 3188t chip

    futeko has boxes with the 3188 chip

    Does the chip really matter when everything is working perfect?


  • #239
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    tomdempsey200 wrote: »
    it's got the 3188t chip

    futeko has boxes with the 3188 chip

    have the 3188T in mine as well, link below. It plays XBMC perfect, HD works perfect. Only problem so far has been UPC speed dropping over weekend which had never happened before....

    http://www.geekbuying.com/item/T-R42-Quad-Core-Google-Android-4-2-2-RK3188-28nm-Cortex-A9-1-6-GHz-Mini-TV-BOX-HDMI-HDD-Player-2G-8G-BT-RJ45-External-Wifi-Antenna-with-IR-Remote-Controller-Black-317424.html


  • #240
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    I dont use wifi. I have it wired. Dont have any speed issues. I just dont find wifi on these devices to be very stable.


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  • #241
    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    xbmc remote won't connect to my tv stick if I connect the USB ethernet

    any idea why?


  • #242
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    tomdempsey200 wrote: »
    xbmc remote won't connect to my tv stick if I connect the USB ethernet

    any idea why?

    Which one you are using? Yatse?

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.leetzone.android.yatsewidgetfree

    I have used it before but not on this device. I will give it a try.


  • #243
    tomdempsey200
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭tomdempsey200


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    Which one you are using? Yatse?

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.leetzone.android.yatsewidgetfree

    I have used it before but not on this device. I will give it a try.

    the official xbmc remote


  • #244
    BenEadir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    Allyall wrote: »
    Not as unfounded as you may think.
    Please provide some support then? If XBMCHUB or the author received a payment to write up a positive piece I'll totally accept that the article is without merit but you made a claim and have thus far refused to substantiate it.
    Allyall wrote: »
    Speaking of unfounded claims/accusations, why are you so sure i am making unfounded claims and accusations?
    Because you haven't substantiated them in any way :rolleyes:
    Allyall wrote: »
    I didn't mean my reference to a good Dual-Core vs. a struggling Quad-Core to be taken as meaning the OUYA, I didn't even think that is the way it would be taken, when I wrote it.
    You were responding to my post that the OUYA was an excellent device for running XBMC, in that context what else could your comment have meant?


  • #245
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    BenThere wrote: »
    Please provide some support then? If XBMCHUB or the author received a payment to write up a positive piece I'll totally accept that the article is without merit but you made a claim and have thus far refused to substantiate it.
    I have already stated I have no intention of discussing that. If you want to accept what the article says, then do. I have seen people from hub/talk popping up here with no other reason, other than to attack posters.
    That aside, you are here a few years, you can't tell me that you think it is the best hardware option, even for the price, even in September.
    BenThere wrote: »
    You were responding to my post that the OUYA was an excellent device for running XBMC, in that context what else could your comment have meant?
    I see that, that comment could have been taken as meaning the OUYA, but I have since clarified that it didn't. It was late, I had a few drinks, and I was (In my mind) mostly speaking of the AMLogic - in that case the MX2. I was acknowledging that I knew it had a Dual-Core, but went one further and stated that it wasn't a bad thing, and had a couple of Quad-Core's in my mind. I had also stated in the same original post, that the OUYA is a good device.


  • #246
    Dozen Wicked Words
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,325 ✭✭✭✭Dozen Wicked Words


    Anyone used a CX 919? Wondering if this is one of the flaky quad core Allyall was eluding to.

    http://www.geekbuying.com/item/EU-Plug-CX-919-Android-4-1-1-Mni-PC-TV-Box-RK3188-Quad-Core-1-6Ghz-2G-8G-BT-HDMI-Black-314978.html

    Looks OK from the youtube video, iffy reviews on Amazon though. I have put that many of these fecking things in the basket now, got to the pay now screen and had 3rd,4th and 5th thoughts!


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  • #247
    aaronm13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭aaronm13


    I have a MX2 and its not great for XBMC. This device has lots not flaws and buggy as hell firmware. Just check their forums, there's a lot of unhappy coustmers there. I've just installed the Linux XBMC software for this box to see if it improves performance but I've lost the android function which defeats the purpose of getting it originally. Thinking of trying a raspberry pie to see how XBMC performs.


  • #248
    BenEadir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    Allyall wrote: »
    I have already stated I have no intention of discussing that. If you want to accept what the article says, then do.
    I just don't like people calling into question the integrity of an article written in good faith (as far as I can tell) by an independent voluntary non profit XBMC user support group. You accused them of being paid to write the article, offered nothing to substantiate your claim and when pulled up on it (and presumably still have nothing to substantiate your accusation) you throw your toys out of the pram and say you no longer want to talk about it.

    You are absolutely free to disagree with the articles conclusion that the OUYA is the best device for running XBMC and it would actually have been useful if you had used your obvious knowledge of the subject matter to offer a counter argument with supporting information etc but for some bizarre/lazy reason you decided to just call the authors integrity into question instead with nothing to back up your accusation whatsoever.

    If I was in your shoes I would hold my hands up admit I made a stupid mistake and move on. Everyone makes mistakes, it's how you deal with them when you're found out/called out which defines the type of person you are.

    Over to you.


  • #249
    Blade
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,499 Mod ✭✭✭✭Blade


    Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »
    Anyone used a CX 919? Wondering if this is one of the flaky quad core Allyall was eluding to.

    If you think you'll use the Ethernet and extra USB ports, I think it's better to pay the extra few quid for a device with all that built in like what coldfire1x has. I've an MK808b stick with one adapter hanging off it for Ethernet and another one hanging off it for extra USB ports. Next device I'm getting will have those built in for sure! What would be handy too is a built in camera for Skype and to log into as a security camera when you're out. Easily done via Skype too.


  • #250
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Dozen Wicked Words wrote: »
    Anyone used a CX 919? Wondering if this is one of the flaky quad core Allyall was eluding to.

    http://www.geekbuying.com/item/EU-Plug-CX-919-Android-4-1-1-Mni-PC-TV-Box-RK3188-Quad-Core-1-6Ghz-2G-8G-BT-HDMI-Black-314978.html

    Looks OK from the youtube video, iffy reviews on Amazon though. I have put that many of these fecking things in the basket now, got to the pay now screen and had 3rd,4th and 5th thoughts!

    That's not (really) one I was referring to..
    Coldfire1x has that chip in his device, and it is running smoothly. They are a clone of the original RK3188, but they can be unstable.
    If they work, they can be perfect, as mentioned, but If you are having trouble installing anything, Codecs/XBMC/Video Players or Custom Roms, it can become frustrating. As they are unstable, there is no definite fix, and what may be your problem on one, may not be the same as someone elses on another.


  • #251
    14murphy
    Registered Users Posts: 655 ✭✭✭14murphy


    I bought an mk908ii with remote from geekbuying.com

    Quick question, whats the difference xbmc and xbmc-hub and which does what ?


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