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  • #302
    crazygeryy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,065 ✭✭✭crazygeryy


    Nah it wont work. Tried changing the settings on another tv where it did work and when i brought it back in to the other tv it still didn't work. 3 different hdmi cables and still no joy.
    Connected up a media player with the hdmi and it worked on that same tv.
    Baffled.


  • #303
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,354 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Right lads finally got paid so time to order a box. What is the final decision ? The one sold on amazon reccomend by Daytob or the Pipo X8, only 32g left in stock.


  • #304
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    Right lads finally got paid so time to order a box. What is the final decision ? The one sold on amazon reccomend by Daytob or the Pipo X8, only 32g left in stock.

    In have both, and they are both amazing machines.

    It would be very difficult to choose between them, but for me, I think just for the smoothness of Kodi on windows and the ability to use it as a tablet (if you're near a power source), the pipo might have the edge.

    In saying that, the android box quick boot up, and the amount of stuff preinstalled makes it attractive too.

    There's also about twenty quid in the difference in them if memory serves me.

    Verdict = very very close, but the pipo has it by about a whisker.


  • #305
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,354 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Banjo String wrote: »
    In have both, and they are both amazing machines.

    It would be very difficult to choose between them, but for me, I think just for the smoothness of Kodi on windows and the ability to use it as a tablet (if you're near a power source), the pipo might have the edge.

    In saying that, the android box quick boot up, and the amount of stuff preinstalled makes it attractive too.

    There's also about twenty quid in the difference in them if memory serves me.

    Verdict = very very close, but the pipo has it by about a whisker.

    Thanks Banjo just the advice I'm looking for. Do you have the 32 or 64 GB Pipo ?


  • #306
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    Thanks Banjo just the advice I'm looking for. Do you have the 32 or 64 GB Pipo ?

    64GB dude.


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  • #307
    kelledy
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭kelledy


    http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231579286640&globalID=EBAY-GB

    Hey guys , just purchased this today , am pretty good with technology but I'm totally new too these boxes , is there anything immediate I need to be aware of when I set it up.
    There will be an Ethernet cable in place behind the box .
    Is it a case of plug and play ??
    What potential have these things got ?
    Thanks in advance


  • #308
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    kelledy wrote: »
    http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=231579286640&globalID=EBAY-GB

    Hey guys , just purchased this today , am pretty good with technology but I'm totally new too these boxes , is there anything immediate I need to be aware of when I set it up.
    There will be an Ethernet cable in place behind the box .
    Is it a case of plug and play ??
    What potential have these things got ?
    Thanks in advance

    The box has an ethernet socket so you can hardwire it to a router.There's lots that these boxes can do but we can't talk about them here-Youtube has loads of videos and tutorials.
    This was posted by me before,handy step by step guides to configuring kodi.
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=96273495&postcount=51


  • #309
    daytob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭daytob


    @kelledy
    send me a pm


  • #310
    Charlie19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,787 ✭✭✭✭Charlie19


    I'm looking for an upgrade from my MK808, which probably wont be too hard as I paid less than €30 for it. Its an ok device and has served me well, but I'd like something with a better network/wifi speed and a bit more RAM.

    I've not tried KODI on Andriod yet, but did play around with a bit on Windows when it was XBMC.

    The Dreambox was mentioned in another thread and the user seemed to think that it was fairly reliable for HD streams.

    Any recommendations?


  • #311
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    For people using kodi for the first time,look up some tutorials on keeping it running well and clearing any unwanted data,I've just done a box for a friend "that wasn't working properly",there was nearly 7GB of unwanted files and crap in Kodi alone.


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  • #312
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,354 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    zerks wrote: »
    For people using kodi for the first time,look up some tutorials on keeping it running well and clearing any unwanted data,I've just done a box for a friend "that wasn't working properly",there was nearly 7GB of unwanted files and crap in Kodi alone.

    How did that happen ? Just the cache filling up ?


  • #313
    mightyreds
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,805 ✭✭✭mightyreds


    I ended up ordering the m8 from Amazon for 35 pound as I never had one and was just testing the water before spending big, thing is running perfect watching arsenal and Newcastle now in perfect HD, not a bother on it.


  • #314
    enno99
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,988 ✭✭✭enno99


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    Right lads finally got paid so time to order a box. What is the final decision ? The one sold on amazon reccomend by Daytob or the Pipo X8, only 32g left in stock.

    your down to 2 then :) I can only speaak for the pipo X8 and I think its a great box
    I installed KODI on both android and windows no problems in either
    been using it as main PC hooked up to 42 inch plasma since I got it and its running fine been plugged in and running for days with no problems
    will get another to put in living room

    good luck with your choice

    http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2015/08/20/pipo-x8-win10-android-4-4-4-dual-boot-system-firmware-186834-150820/

    There is also firmware updates for it
    I dont know if the others have firmware updates others will be able to advise you


  • #315
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,354 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    enno99 wrote: »
    your down to 2 then :) I can only speaak for the pipo X8 and I think its a great box
    I installed KODI on both android and windows no problems in either
    been using it as main PC hooked up to 42 inch plasma since I got it and its running fine been plugged in and running for days with no problems
    will get another to put in living room

    good luck with your choice

    http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2015/08/20/pipo-x8-win10-android-4-4-4-dual-boot-system-firmware-186834-150820/

    There is also firmware updates for it
    I dont know if the others have firmware updates others will be able to advise you

    Yea I'm leaning towards the Pipo now. It'd be handy to run Office online on it and the missues can use it as her laptop crapped out.
    Raging I missed the 64GB but I sappose the 32 will do the job for the time being.


  • #316
    enno99
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,988 ✭✭✭enno99


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    Yea I'm leaning towards the Pipo now. It'd be handy to run Office online on it and the missues can use it as her laptop crapped out.
    Raging I missed the 64GB but I sappose the 32 will do the job for the time being.

    http://www.geekbuying.com/item/PIPO-X8-Windows8-1-Android4-4-Dual-Boot-Mini-PC-7--Tablet-Intel-Z3736F-Quad-Core-2G-64G-802-11b-g-n-LAN-BT4-0-HDMI-348043.html

    Havent used this site dont know how good/reliable they are


  • #317
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,568 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    mightyreds wrote: »
    I ended up ordering the m8 from Amazon for 35 pound as I never had one and was just testing the water before spending big, thing is running perfect watching arsenal and Newcastle now in perfect HD, not a bother on it.

    Link?


  • #318
    batistuta9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,261 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    How did that happen ? Just the cache filling up ?

    when the addons in kodi update, a copy of it is moved to a folder named packages. they're not that big but can build up over time, especially on an android box where you mightn't have that much space anyway

    folders to delete content from:
    /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/temp
    /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/addons/packages

    thumbnails are probably the biggest problem though. & the cache too as you say.
    from time to time, especially if you go through a lot of shows, search movies, etc. delete everything from
    /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata/thumbnails
    then go to
    /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata/database & delete the textures13.db file

    that'll remove all the cached fanart etc. & pull it back down when you go into kodi again & view that show or whatever.


  • #319
    mightyreds
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,805 ✭✭✭mightyreds


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    Link?

    Here's the exact one
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00Q5OJXOY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1440856274&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Droidplayer&dpPl=1&dpID=41q8WxMigqL&ref=plSrch


  • #320
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,568 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    mightyreds wrote: »
    Here's the exact one
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00Q5OJXOY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1440856274&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=Droidplayer&dpPl=1&dpID=41q8WxMigqL&ref=plSrch

    The reviews are terrible, I think you got lucky :)


  • #321
    mightyreds
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,805 ✭✭✭mightyreds


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    The reviews are terrible, I think you got lucky :)

    I didn't even read them just bought it for the craic see what the fuss was should of looked, working great there for the Liverpool match


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  • #322
    siochain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,548 ✭✭✭siochain


    enno99 wrote: »
    your down to 2 then :) I can only speaak for the pipo X8 and I think its a great box
    I installed KODI on both android and windows no problems in either
    been using it as main PC hooked up to 42 inch plasma since I got it and its running fine been plugged in and running for days with no problems
    will get another to put in living room

    good luck with your choice

    http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2015/08/20/pipo-x8-win10-android-4-4-4-dual-boot-system-firmware-186834-150820/

    There is also firmware updates for it
    I dont know if the others have firmware updates others will be able to advise you

    Do the various addons run on kodi or are the OS specific ?


  • #323
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    siochain wrote: »
    Do the various addons run on kodi or are the OS specific ?

    On kodi.


  • #324
    Pocoyo
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,587 ✭✭✭Pocoyo


    mightyreds wrote: »
    I ended up ordering the m8 from Amazon for 35 pound as I never had one and was just testing the water before spending big, thing is running perfect watching arsenal and Newcastle now in perfect HD, not a bother on it.

    Now all you need is a new TV....wish i thought of this :)

    11892032_1175782872436514_1385765392102087838_n.jpg?oh=8eedd2bfc014f7971001cd5d3105dcf6&oe=5674FE5A

    If the M8 is flying dont bother upgrading, other boxes look and are amazing but the M8 is stable and simple with enough quality its the workhorse of the android world. If the M8 was a car it would be a 2011 passat....more than good enough to be seen in,in the real world...i may still be drunk from last night...just saying.


  • #325
    Banjo String
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    Guys, quick question.

    Is it possible to cast youtube to the android box, as my tv only has the two hd ports, which are both used up.

    I could probably just open youtube on the box, but the phone is handy, you know yourself.


  • #326
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    Banjo String wrote: »
    Guys, quick question.

    Is it possible to cast youtube to the android box, as my tv only has the two hd ports, which are both used up.

    I could probably just open youtube on the box, but the phone is handy, you know yourself.

    Kodi on the box, youtube in Kodi, Yatse for controlling it with the phone ?


  • #327
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    https://wetek.com

    Anyone ever used one of the wetek play boxes?


  • #328
    BandMember
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭BandMember


    Anyone know how I can find out what version firmware is on an MXIII box and how I can update it? Better still, is there some place/shop around Dublin (or some kind soul on here) that I can get to update it for me? :D


  • #329
    daytob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭daytob


    And on that note, it has been a pleasure to have been part of this thread. ffs


  • #330
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,568 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    daytob wrote: »
    And on that note, it has been a pleasure to have been part of this thread. ffs

    What am I missing :confused:


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  • #331
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    What am I missing :confused:
    Posts deleted maybe?


  • #332
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,568 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    CantGetNoSleep wrote: »
    Posts deleted maybe?

    I was thinking that alright.


  • #333
    daytob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭daytob


    there was a dubious request posted up here. had it been left here the thread would have been deleted.


  • #334
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,568 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    daytob wrote: »
    there was a dubious request posted up here. had it been left here the thread would have been deleted.

    A request isn't the worst I guess, a slap on the wrist for the poster would probably have been the outcome, as long as people aren't directly posting said stuff I'm sure it's ok.


  • #335
    TireeTerror
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,271 ✭✭✭TireeTerror


    I hold me hands up Gov, it was me!

    Anyway inspired by my own request I persisted and used Google instead and found some reps which were not too bad, but of course links etc will be broken no doubt. Its a bit of hassle keeping on top of it all really.


  • #336
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,568 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    TireeTerror wrote: »
    I hold me hands up Gov, it was me!

    Anyway inspired by my own request I persisted and used Google instead and found some reps which were not too bad, but of course links etc will be broken no doubt. Its a bit of hassle keeping on top of it all really.

    PM me with the question ill see if I can help.


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  • #337
    batistuta9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,261 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    what skin are people using on kodi?


  • #338
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    batistuta9 wrote: »
    what skin are people using on kodi?

    Aeon Nox


  • #339
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Shhh....

    ^^ You should delete that from your quote as well ;)


  • #340
    Pocoyo
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,587 ✭✭✭Pocoyo


    eamonnq wrote: »
    Aeon Nox

    You beast. :D


  • #341
    daytob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭daytob


    fully loaded me


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  • #342
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    Pocoyo wrote: »
    You beast. :D

    No, I am a king !! :p


  • #343
    dahat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,826 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    Long time Aeon Nox user here especially the Nox Silvo mod with Houdinis clear menu bars, really impressive skin.

    Just last few days I have been messing with the Mimic skin, a good simple skin and i like it alot.


  • #344
    kevovek
    Closed Accounts Posts: 678 ✭✭✭kevovek


    Quick question, do many of these box's get customs charges added on when ordering from the likes of ali express? Have my eye on two of them in particular (M8S, Tronsmart MXIII S812 2G/8G) But just haven't decided on which one yet.


  • #345
    BandMember
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭BandMember


    kevovek wrote: »
    Quick question, do many of these box's get customs charges added on when ordering from the likes of ali express? Have my eye on two of them in particular (M8S, Tronsmart MXIII S812 2G/8G) But just haven't decided on which one yet.

    I bought mine locally (far handier) but I know people who bought theirs online and got hit with customs. There was a previous thread about these boxes and while most people were getting away without paying any customs or charges, there seemed to have been a turn around and a clampdown towards the end of the thread (a few months ago) where everyone was getting hit with them.

    One person I know bought an MXIII online on a sale for around €50-60, got hit with customs (around €25) and a release fee from An Post (€7!). It ended up costing the same as if they bought it locally. Hasn't been a great purchase either to be honest, they've had problems with it. So, for the sake of any hassle, problems and no waiting time, I'd shop locally. If the seller is anyways reputable, they'll give you some sort of guarantee and if there's an issue it can be sorted a lot quicker.


  • #346
    crazygeryy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,065 ✭✭✭crazygeryy


    Can you stream what you have on your pc from these boxes? Particularly the mxq box?


  • #347
    batistuta9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,261 ✭✭✭batistuta9


    daytob wrote: »
    fully loaded me

    do you know what skin?
    eamonnq wrote: »
    Aeon Nox
    dahat wrote: »
    Long time Aeon Nox user here especially the Nox Silvo mod with Houdinis clear menu bars, really impressive skin.

    Just last few days I have been messing with the Mimic skin, a good simple skin and i like it alot.

    Aeon Nox seems quite popular alright. Does it let you add your own menu/submenu items?

    i was using confluence & it's ok, put mimic on there but haven't gotten to tweak it much yet. i don't really like the views it's for the video addons though, i prefer the app drawer look the confluence had


  • #348
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    crazygeryy wrote: »
    Can you stream what you have on your pc from these boxes? Particularly the mxq box?

    Yep.


  • #349
    Pangea
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,565 ✭✭✭Pangea


    Anyone ever get this box?
    Pricey but read that its considered the best

    MINIX NEO X8 Plus
    http://www.smarttvbox.ie/online-store/boxes/minix-neo-x8-plus-smart-tv-box.html


  • #350
    Heraldoffreeent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭Heraldoffreeent


    Pangea wrote: »
    Anyone ever get this box?
    Pricey but read that its considered the best

    MINIX NEO X8 Plus
    http://www.smarttvbox.ie/online-store/boxes/minix-neo-x8-plus-smart-tv-box.html

    Yeah, I got one last January and its a good box, never caused me any trouble and it deals well with anything you throw at it, It was released last year and was top of the range at the time. I ordered mine from China and the exchange rate at the time was approx 1.25 to 1.00, $ to €, so i managed to get it, and an A2 airmouse for about €111.00, Customs added about €27, so I got it all in for €138.

    Minix are pretty reputable, so support, firmware upgrades etc are pretty good.


  • #351
    BandMember
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭BandMember


    Has anyone tried this on their android box? Is it worth trying or will it harm the box (like enabling zero cache would do)?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1p2wH1Y77Y


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