Android/Dream Box [ Illegal discussion = Ban ]

TitianGerm

michael999999 wrote: »

Yes. I have it on my pipo x7 running Windows 10. Its brilliant. Seems a lot more stable than the android boxes..

Would you recommend the Pipo x8 above then Michael ?

masterboy123

what about without pipo and android boxes??

michael999999 wrote: »

Yes. I have it on my pipo x7 running Windows 10. Its brilliant. Seems a lot more stable than the android boxes..

BaronVon

Do you need to get a VPN to get the most out of the box?

michael999999

emmetkenny wrote: »

Would you recommend the Pipo x8 above then Michael ?

The X8 is more a tablet from what I can see, the X7 is more like a PC.

I have two if them in the house now. I find there a lot easier to use and navigate kodi, with a wireless mouse and keyboard.

Plus the kids can use the Microsoft word for school work.

I can't see any advantage of an android box over these. And I've used the ATV2, MX, MXq, And the M8.

enno99

@ emmetkenny the guy in the link I gave you has rated it 8/10 he,s pretty savvy when it comes to these things thats why I bought it
if thats any help

Banjo String

enno99 wrote: »

I ordered one of these the other day will here be next week I hope

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCNoa5LCGFI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VP5rDgCa8g

108 euros on offer at the moment 50% off they have free shipping takes a few weeks or about 10euro I think for 3 to 7 days

All the reviews I looked at were good

<snip>

I will post again when I get it

Features:
PIPO X8 TV box with Windows8.1 and Android4.4 Dual OS
Intel Z3736F quad core up to 2.16GHz
2GB DDR3L RAM + 32GB ROM
Intel HD Graphics
Resolution: 1280 x 800
Built-in speaker and mic
Support Bluetooth 4.0
Support LCD display
802.11b/g/n LAN
Power: 12V/2.4A
Software: Youtube/ Facebook / Twitter / MSN / Skype / Calculator / Google Mail / Google maps / iReader / Quick Office
Ebook: WORD / EXCEL / PPT / PDF / TXT / CHM/HTML

It also has a free year of office 365 IIRC

I have my details filled out at the checkout, and debit card in hand for this......

Does it come with all the required .cables needed to connect it to the tv, and does anyone have any promotion codes for the site?

I've never used <snip> before, but that piece of kit looks so smooth I can't really pass it up.

enno99

Banjo String wrote: »

I have my details filled out at the checkout, and debit card in hand for this......

Does it come with all the required .cables needed to connect it to the tv, and does anyone have any promotion codes for the site?

I've never used before, but that piece of kit looks so smooth I can't really pass it up.

First time for me as Well
hdmi cable connects to TV when I signed up I got 10x5 dollar vouchers
they have a live chat but its in china so time difference
The offer only lasts a couple of more days ( but like a lot of these sites that could be just marketing)

Hope it works out for you

Banjo String

enno99 wrote: »

First time for me as Well
hdmi cable connects to TV when I signed up I got 10x5 dollar vouchers
they have a live chat but its in china so time difference
The offer only lasts a couple of more days ( but like a lot of these sites that could be just marketing)

Hope it works out for you

Aaaaand, bought.

I have it being sent to my parents house, north of the border. I reckon this will make my nexus redundant (also obtained via bargain alerts)

I'll update the thread when it arrives.

daytob

Ah ffs, boardsies, will ya stop making me reach for my wallet. Enno, got any of those 5 voucher you can wing me one? or are they linked to your account.?
I am gonna have to buy this :rolleyes:

enno99

Banjo String wrote: »

Aaaaand, bought.

I have it being sent to my parents house, north of the border. I reckon this will make my nexus redundant (also obtained via bargain alerts)

I'll update the thread when it arrives.

bargain alerts ?

enno99

daytob wrote: »

Ah ffs, boardsies, will ya stop making me reach for my wallet. Enno, got any of those 5 voucher you can wing me one? or are they linked to your account.?
I am gonna have to buy this :rolleyes:

dont know if there linked I will send in pm you can try

enno99

@ daytob PM sent

michael999999

Banjo String wrote: »

Aaaaand, bought.

I have it being sent to my parents house, north of the border. I reckon this will make my nexus redundant (also obtained via bargain alerts)

I'll update the thread when it arrives.

How much did it cost you?

Graham

Banjo String wrote: »

I have my details filled out at the checkout, and debit card in hand for this......

Does it come with all the required .cables needed to connect it to the tv, and does anyone have any promotion codes for the site?

I've never used gearbest before, but that piece of kit looks so smooth I can't really pass it up.

Great bit of kit, comes with everything you need to connect it to the TV. When you unbox it you'll assume they've sent you the wrong power adapter with it until you lift out the plastic tray and discover a converter hidden underneath. No problems ordering from *site with no name* either.

Nice bonus is a 12month subscription to MS Office, I used it to offset my existing subscription bring the net cost of the device close to zero.

michael999999

Graham wrote: »

Great bit of kit, comes with everything you need to connect it to the TV. When you unbox it you'll assume they've sent you the wrong power adapter with it until you lift out the plastic tray and discover a converter hidden underneath. No problems ordering from Gearbest either.

Nice bonus is a 12month subscription to MS Office, I used it to offset my existing subscription bring the net cost of the device close to zero.

Make sure you use that convertor aswell. I swapped it for one I already had, and was only getting a black screen when the box launched.

Switched back to using that one and its perfect ever since.

Banjo String

michael999999 wrote: »

How much did it cost you?

Edit.

€111 (from memory) I went for the 64 gb one. I went for express UK delivery.

enno99 wrote: »

bargain alerts ?

Yeah on this site.

This box will be taking price of place in the living room. And I've already an Android box in the man cave with thanks to daytob for the heads up on that one.

You hoors are costing me a fortune. :pac:

Graham

michael999999 wrote: »

Make sure you use that convertor aswell. I swapped it for one I already had, and was only getting a black screen when the box launched.

Switched back to using that one and its perfect ever since.

Did you upgrade it to Windows 10 yet?

0gac3yjefb5sv7

Cycle Android box is definitely recommended, pretty cheap too!

michael999999

Graham wrote: »

Did you upgrade it to Windows 10 yet?

Ya. During the week. No problems so far.

Banjo String

Graham wrote: »

Did you upgrade it to Windows 10 yet?

Graham can they be controlled remotely, ie me on couch, box beside t.v., and I wanna pause sopranos to get a beer?

Graham

Banjo String wrote: »

Graham can they be controlled remotely, ie me on couch, box beside t.v., and I wanna pause sopranos to get a beer?

I've a bluetooth keyboard attached to mine and a wired mouse (only because I can't find the spare BT mouse) so I can't see any reason why couch-mode would be a problem.

enno99

Lads can ye edit any posts that contain that link I just copped the site ban on using that sites links I dont want to get banned

Thanks

pelliven

Hi. Just got one of the j bonest recommended boxes. Could someone send on a link or two, complete noob here.

TitianGerm

Does anyone know why the 32g ROM Pipo was more expensive than the 64g ROM ?

enno99

emmetkenny wrote: »

Does anyone know why the 32g ROM Pipo was more expensive than the 64g ROM ?

95 euro for 32g 108 euro for 64g is what I was seeing

Can you edit your post containing the link please

TitianGerm

enno99 wrote: »

95 euro for 32g 108 euro for 64g is what I was seeing

Can you edit your post containing the link please

I mean price before sale.

Will edit now.

enno99

just a quick update I got a message from these guys earlier I think these boxes are on back order so will be 2 weeks before they are in stock I think because the only sent me a sku number ?
I am now waiting in a chat queue of about 80 people to find out for sure
What an incompetent shower of Cnuts 5 fu(king days to check their stock :mad: I have other items on the order so I will probably wait
Just a heads up if you want one maybe try to source one elewhere

TitianGerm

enno99 wrote: »

just a quick update I got a message from these guys earlier I think these boxes are on back order so will be 2 weeks before they are in stock I think because the only sent me a sku number ?
I am now waiting in a chat queue of about 80 people to find out for sure
What an incompetent shower of Cnuts 5 fu(king days to check their stock :mad: I have other items on the order so I will probably wait
Just a heads up if you want one maybe try to source one elewhere

Is that the order from Gearbest ?

enno99

emmetkenny wrote: »

Is that the order from Gearbest ?

yes

its hard to interact with them its a ticket system a day between messages
or a chat function could be waiting hours for your turn

Have you placed an order ?

TitianGerm

enno99 wrote: »

yes

its hard to interact with them its a ticket system a day between messages
or a chat function could be waiting hours for your turn

Have you placed an order ?

No not yet. Getting paid Wednesday so was going to order then.