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    #1652
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    It could be a faulty plug/psu.


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    #1653
    ahmsalo
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 56 ✭✭ahmsalo


    neacy69 wrote: »
    ok so i seem like some kind of dope here and I've misplaced the user guide

    i've plugged in the power cable and the hdmi cable and used the remote control to turn it on with red power button but nothing is happening...i cant see a physical power button. Have i missed something or have I a dodgy unit....??

    it might be a remote fault or the unit , you can try another remote and see


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    #1654
    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    Allyall wrote: »
    It could be a faulty plug/psu.

    I happened to just leave the unit plugged in while I was away making a cuppa and when I came back the unit was hot and the plug was very got to touch. I wouldn't leave it plugged in it was that hot


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    #1655
    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    neacy69 wrote: »
    I happened to just leave the unit plugged in while I was away making a cuppa and when I came back the unit was hot and the plug was very got to touch. I wouldn't leave it plugged in it was that hot

    Well that solves that.... Just had my box go up in smoke... I just replugged it in and had a loud pop followed by smoke... Back onto seller now.
    Careful lads


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    #1656
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Anything that comes from China is probably best used with an adaptor with a fuse, or an EU QC passed Plug.

    The cheap Chinese plugs that come with all cheap/unbranded items are very faulty. I think there is a thread somewhere here from a year or two ago.
    Somebody took a few of them apart on a Russian blog and showed all of the different ways, how easy it is to have them blow.

    TBH, I'm surprised that there hasn't been any fires directly blaming one of these boxes, or worse.
    The box sellers are playing a numbers game.


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    #1657
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    neacy69 wrote: »
    Well that solves that.... Just had my box go up in smoke... I just replugged it in and had a loud pop followed by smoke... Back onto seller now.
    Careful lads

    Thats' really disappointing.


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    #1658
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Allyall wrote: »
    Anything that comes from China is probably best used with an adaptor with a fuse, or an EU QC passed Plug.

    The cheap Chinese plugs that come with all cheap/unbranded items are very faulty. I think there is a thread somewhere here from a year or two ago.
    Somebody took a few of them apart on a Russian blog and showed all of the different ways, how easy it is to have them blow.

    TBH, I'm surprised that there hasn't been any fires directly blaming one of these boxes, or worse.
    The box sellers are playing a numbers game.

    Thanks for the headsup, I will get different adapter although mine is working fine. Still wouldnt risk it.


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    #1659
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    Thanks for the headsup, I will get different adapter although mine is working fine. Still wouldnt risk it.

    Dealz have them cheap. I think it's 3 for €1.45.

    Cheap enough on Amazon too. Not sure I'd get them from ebay as they may still be Chinese.

    @Neacy69 - It's a pain in the ass, but the seller will/should replace it easy enough.


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    #1660
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    ^^ Great, will get them tomorrow.


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    #1661
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Tomtop having a sale. Nothing great yet, but MXQ (original) is €20.69 delivered. No extra charges when it arrives.
    My most recent order from them was on the 23rd of May, and it arrived here on the 3rd of June, which was pretty quick.


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    #1662
    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    Got a refund. Took a few emails to get it clear to them what the issue was as they kept asking for videos and pictures of the issue!
    I was gonna purchase a replacement but it seems to be out of stock


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    #1663
    Heraldoffreeent
    Registered Users Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭Heraldoffreeent


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    Didnt try on wireless. I will try tonight or tomorrow.
    Hi Coldfire,
    Did you get anywhere with it on wifi?

    I ordered one of these through Gearbest, and I'm expecting it in the next week or so, price was slightly dearer, but I'd a load of points to use so it worked out more or less the same.
    Where I'm thinking of using it, I'd prefer to use it wireless .........


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    #1664
    Invincible
    Registered Users Posts: 6,153 ✭✭✭Invincible


    Allyall wrote: »
    Tomtop having a sale. Nothing great yet, but MXQ (original) is €20.69 delivered. No extra charges when it arrives.
    My most recent order from them was on the 23rd of May, and it arrived here on the 3rd of June, which was pretty quick.

    Did you have a code Ally,shipping is being added during checkout?


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    #1665
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Invincible wrote: »
    Did you have a code Ally,shipping is being added during checkout?

    No I didn't have a code, I ordered something else and shipping was free anyway. But I remember this coming up before on another forum.
    I think if you just select paypal, instead of 'Continue to Checkout' shipping will be free.

    EDIT - Code VE5OFF gives 5% off all items.



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    #1666
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Heraldoffreeent wrote: »
    Hi Coldfire,
    Did you get anywhere with it on wifi?

    I ordered one of these through Gearbest, and I'm expecting it in the next week or so, price was slightly dearer, but I'd a load of points to use so it worked out more or less the same.
    Where I'm thinking of using it, I'd prefer to use it wireless .........

    Ah sorry, forgot about it. I will give it a try tonight.

    I have it wired and its working great so far. No issues at all.


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    #1667
    Fakman87
    Closed Accounts Posts: 789 ✭✭✭Fakman87


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    Ah sorry, forgot about it. I will give it a try tonight.

    I have it wired and its working great so far. No issues at all.

    Did you change the power cable?


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    #1668
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Fakman87 wrote: »
    Did you change the power cable?

    No just got an Irish Adater from Mr Price for €1.50. It's a good quality adapter. Not using the one that came with it.


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    #1669
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    No idea about the shipping times or anything (I think they're slow) about these.
    If somebody wants to go for it - http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Z68-TV-Box-RK3368-Octa-core-Android-5-1-Dual-Band-WiFi-BT-2GB-16GB-Media-Player/322140360240/

    Might be Late July before you see it.


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    #1670
    Blade
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Music Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,499 Mod ✭✭✭✭Blade


    Allyall wrote: »
    No idea about the shipping times or anything (I think they're slow) about these.
    If somebody wants to go for it - http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Z68-TV-Box-RK3368-Octa-core-Android-5-1-Dual-Band-WiFi-BT-2GB-16GB-Media-Player/322140360240/

    Might be Late July before you see it.

    Cheers, just ordered one. Will let you know if or when it arrives what it's like.


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    #1671
    hadepsx
    Registered Users Posts: 1,503 ✭✭✭hadepsx


    Is it possible to view content through an android box onto a wall projector. Thanks for any help or links leading to how it's done.


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    #1672
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    hadepsx wrote: »
    Is it possible to view content through an android box onto a wall projector. Thanks for any help or links leading to how it's done.

    Yes, you just connect it as you would anything else, HDMI canle if the projector has a HDMI Port, if not use the RCA cable that many boxes come with.


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    #1673
    tharmor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭tharmor


    ordered one some nice reviews...


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    #1674
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Heraldoffreeent wrote: »
    Hi Coldfire,
    Did you get anywhere with it on wifi?

    I ordered one of these through Gearbest, and I'm expecting it in the next week or so, price was slightly dearer, but I'd a load of points to use so it worked out more or less the same.
    Where I'm thinking of using it, I'd prefer to use it wireless .........

    Tested the wifi there. I would say its average. Getting around 18-20meg on different tests. Played around with some live and movie streams, didnt notice any buffering.

    It's only 2.4mhz tough. I have both 5 and 2.4mhz SSIDs active. It didn't pick up 5mhz.

    FYI: Netflix has a new speedtest. Just open fast.com in browser. Works well :)


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    #1675
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Allyall wrote: »
    No idea about the shipping times or anything (I think they're slow) about these.
    If somebody wants to go for it - http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Z68-TV-Box-RK3368-Octa-core-Android-5-1-Dual-Band-WiFi-BT-2GB-16GB-Media-Player/322140360240/

    Might be Late July before you see it.

    The price looks unreal. Nice little bargain if it comes through. Need one box, very tempted to order one.


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    #1676
    Invincible
    Registered Users Posts: 6,153 ✭✭✭Invincible


    Allyall wrote: »
    No idea about the shipping times or anything (I think they're slow) about these.
    If somebody wants to go for it - http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Z68-TV-Box-RK3368-Octa-core-Android-5-1-Dual-Band-WiFi-BT-2GB-16GB-Media-Player/322140360240/

    Might be Late July before you see it.

    Ordered one instead of last link you posted because shipping even with PayPal was pushing it close to duty charges :-)


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    #1677
    tharmor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,201 ✭✭✭tharmor


    Allyall wrote:
    No idea about the shipping times or anything (I think they're slow) about these. If somebody wants to go for it -

    Allyall wrote:
    Might be Late July before you see it.


    sounds we might not get it....it's removed now...


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    #1678
    Heraldoffreeent
    Registered Users Posts: 1,467 ✭✭✭Heraldoffreeent


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    Tested the wifi there. I would say its average. Getting around 18-20meg on different tests. Played around with some live and movie streams, didnt notice any buffering.

    It's only 2.4mhz tough. I have both 5 and 2.4mhz SSIDs active. It didn't pick up 5mhz.

    FYI: Netflix has a new speedtest. Just open fast.com in browser. Works well :)

    Yeah, I saw where it was only 2.4Ghz, that will probably do for where I'm putting it, I've another box with 802.11ac that I can force to use the 5Ghz channel, leaving 2,4Ghz free for this.

    How does the 18-20Mg compare to your wired connection?


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    #1679
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Heraldoffreeent wrote: »
    Yeah, I saw where it was only 2.4Ghz, that will probably do for where I'm putting it, I've another box with 802.11ac that I can force to use the 5Ghz channel, leaving 2,4Ghz free for this.

    How does the 18-20Mg compare to your wired connection?

    There's not much comparision with the wired connection really.

    Wired sppedtest hits around 200-210Mg :)


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    #1680
    flutered
    Registered Users Posts: 6,680 ✭✭✭flutered


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    Tested the wifi there. I would say its average. Getting around 18-20meg on different tests. Played around with some live and movie streams, didnt notice any buffering.

    It's only 2.4mhz tough. I have both 5 and 2.4mhz SSIDs active. It didn't pick up 5mhz.

    FYI: Netflix has a new speedtest. Just open fast.com in browser. Works well :)

    fast.com 2.7, speedof.me 3.96, speedtest.com 6.70, all in the space of a minute, i believe the first one, i do not believe the third one, also the second one has to be doubtfull


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    #1681
    Allyall
    Registered Users Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    tharmor wrote: »
    sounds we might not get it....it's removed now...
    Because it was Rockchip I thought it might be the Sale value, as that box yesterday was averaging at around €35. It was for sale as low as €9.99 on some stores (removed now too). So I looked around, and it seemed to have a lot of people selling it from €18 - €25. They all seem to have been removed now (at least 20 or 30 of them), and it's averaging around €47.
    If it was an attempted scam, it was a big one.


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