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

Kristopherus

dahat wrote: »

Can't really discuss here on detail I'm afraid.

Mash up is dead by the way in case you didn't know.

:eek::eek::eek:

dahat

Big Nelly wrote: »

Google TV Add on's wizard

Then it is youtube.....

Or this guys blog, an essential read for a starter or confused folk.

https://seo-michael.co.uk/tag/xbmc/

rob316

dahat wrote: »

Or this guys blog, an essential read for a starter or confused folk.

https://seo-michael.co.uk/tag/xbmc/

+1

Also the xbmchub repo is good too. Adds a lot of nice maintenance tools too.

golfbgud

Heraldoffreeent wrote: »

Where did you buy it from?

geekbuying.com

wildrover444

I ordered the mxq from GearBest.com in November. Cost 40 euro. It got shipped on Nov 19th with standard shipping. Think it was thru Netherlands post. . I got a letter from customs on Dec 10th to say that they had my parcel and to provide proof of purchase so costing me another sixteen euro for customs and handling. Should be hear early next week.

Cantona's Collars

5500 wrote: »

For anyone who used NL post as an option how long did it take to land in Ireland from the time it showed as pre advised on tracking

2 weeks for me,didn't avoid customs though.

dahat

Think next time I am going to use faster shipping. Have the MXIII on way but going from here it will be second week in January before I get it.

michael999999

dahat wrote: »

Think next time I am going to use faster shipping. Have the MXIII on way but going from here it will be second week in January before I get it.

Do you use parcel motel? I find it much faster as they ship direct to england. Delivery to Ireland seems to go via Europe so takes much longer!

dahat

michael999999 wrote: »

Do you use parcel motel? I find it much faster as they ship direct to england. Delivery to Ireland seems to go via Europe so takes much longer!

No, only found you could do that after the purchase. Pity.

Invincible

michael999999 wrote: »

Do you use parcel motel? I find it much faster as they ship direct to england. Delivery to Ireland seems to go via Europe so takes much longer!

Have an M8S S812 2GB on the way with PM, thank's to your tip michael999999

reni10

Invincible wrote: »

Have an M8S S812 2GB on the way with PM, thank's to your tip michael999999

Did you have this delivered to the UK Parcel Motel Address?

If so you need to be careful because if the UK customs find there is Customs Duty owing on it PM will not accept the parcel and it will be sent back according to the PM support!

DenMan

I have iSTREAM running perfectly on my Minix X-8H but for some reason it won't run on my Windows 8 PC. I get a script error even though I've followed the tutorial perfectly! I don't use the PC version that often just for add on testing purposes and searching for videos. Not sure what's up!

bazzz

DenMan wrote: »

I have iSTREAM running perfectly on my Minix X-8H but for some reason it won't run on my Windows 8 PC. I get a script error even though I've followed the tutorial perfectly! I don't use the PC version that often just for add on testing purposes and searching for videos. Not sure what's up!

Sent you a PM with a possible(99% Sure) fix.

jimosterberg

bazzz wrote: »

Sent you a PM with a possible(99% Sure) fix.

Any chance you could send it to me, having the same error. Thanks

bazzz

jimosterberg wrote: »

Any chance you could send it to me, having the same error. Thanks

Sent

michael999999

reni10 wrote: »

Did you have this delivered to the UK Parcel Motel Address?

If so you need to be careful because if the UK customs find there is Customs Duty owing on it PM will not accept the parcel and it will be sent back according to the PM support!

Never had a problem yet. Just got another two Linux boxes for Christmas present delivered this morning. Only ordered on the 3rd.

reni10

michael999999 wrote: »

Never had a problem yet. Just got another two Linux boxes for Christmas present delivered this morning. Only ordered on the 3rd.

How many have you ordered through UK PM?

And all would have had customs duty payable in Ireland but escaped the UK fees?

michael999999

reni10 wrote: »

How many have you ordered through UK PM?

And all would have had customs duty payable in Ireland but escaped the UK fees?

Have no problem paying the duty on them in Ireland, I dont use PM to dodge them.

But I absolutely refuse to pay a 7euro "handling fee" to the parasites in an post to deliver something they have already been paid to do!

dahat

You get it delivered to PM in Antrim?

michael999999

Invincible wrote: »

Have an M8S S812 2GB on the way with PM, thank's to your tip michael999999

Is that the android or openelec OS?

Had the android version and found the wi fi ****e. Using an mx2 open elec and its superb. Its ten times faster than the android version of the same box I had last year.

michael999999

dahat wrote: »

You get it delivered to PM in Antrim?

Ya. Usually if it's in Antrim depot tonight, it'll be in locker for collection for 10 following morning.

reni10

michael999999 wrote: »

Have no problem paying the duty on them in Ireland, I dont use PM to dodge them.

But I absolutely refuse to pay a 7euro "handling fee" to the parasites in an post to deliver something they have already been paid to do!

So you have never been caught for a customs charge or handling charge when using pm UK?

How many have you had come through?

Vertigo100

I have a minix x8 h and everything is perfect except for when I try turn on the iptv service in xbmc. It's freezes up and I need to restart the box. Running the latest version of xbmc not kodi.

Can anyone help?

rob316

michael999999 wrote: »

Have no problem paying the duty on them in Ireland, I dont use PM to dodge them.

But I absolutely refuse to pay a 7euro "handling fee" to the parasites in an post to deliver something they have already been paid to do!

The handling charge is to cover the cost of labour to them for the paperwork with customs.

rob316

Guys I have 2gb mx3 and im delighted with it but I want to give a present of one for Christmas only I don't love them enough to give them a 2gb, would there be much of difference performance wise in the 1gb?

michael999999

rob316 wrote: »

The handling charge is to cover the cost of labour to them for the paperwork with customs.

There is no extra paperwork for them. All dealings are done with Customs.

rob316

Anyone know much about this? I was looking for something a bit closer to home for a present and this looks good about €63 it would cost

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sumvision-Cyclone-Android-Media-Player/dp/B00P7WI8AA

has some decent reviews.

Invincible

michael999999 wrote: »

Is that the android or openelec OS?

Had the android version and found the wi fi ****e. Using an mx2 open elec and its superb. Its ten times faster than the android version of the same box I had last year.

It's android version, but Allyall reckons they're an upgrade on the original M8.
Is there much into loading openelec onto one?

donegal.

Vertigo100 wrote: »

I have a minix x8 h and everything is perfect except for when I try turn on the iptv service in xbmc. It's freezes up and I need to restart the box. Running the latest version of xbmc not kodi.

Can anyone help?

it freezes when you're setting it up?
you need to update the firmware on the box.
http://androidpcreview.com/new-minix-firmware-for-the-neo-x8-and-neo-x8-h/2007/

coco0981

hi there, have been looking at this thread and am thinking of buying a box for myself. i have a low end hp 625 laptop with windows 7 that i use for xbmc, watching sports streams from s****s d***l (am i allowed name the addon??)

apart from the box being a dedicated streaming device is there any other benifits performance wise? if anyone can recommend an xbmc for dummies guide cos a lot of the terminology goes over me tbh:eek: