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recommendations for Android Box

  • 30-08-2018 02:16PM
    #1
    kala85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭


    Anyone have a recommendation for an android box for a novice?


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  • #2
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,880 ✭✭✭corks finest


    kala85 wrote: »
    Anyone have a recommendation for an android box for a novice?
    Spend big for the best, Nvidia shield


  • #3
    914
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,034 ✭✭✭914


    Picked up a Maxesla MAX-S II with 2gb ram and 16gb storage.

    Use it mainly for iptv and other streaming. Streaming away with full HD without an issue. Think it cost me about €42. I picked up a wireless mini keyboard too, all in all I got it for under €60


  • #4
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,880 ✭✭✭corks finest


    914 wrote: »
    Picked up a Maxesla MAX-S II with 2gb ram and 16gb storage.

    Use it mainly for iptv and other streaming. Streaming away with full HD without an issue. Think it cost me about €42. I picked up a wireless mini keyboard too, all in all I got it for under €60
    If you're happy with it good luck,but I know as down that road, ended up with so so boxes, until I invested in the Nvidia shield, whole different proposition


  • #5
    kala85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,905 ✭✭✭kala85


    corks finest wrote: »
    If you're happy with it good luck,but I know as down that road, ended up with so so boxes, until I invested in the Nvidia shield, whole different proposition

    Any links to any websites or particular boxes


  • #6
    914
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,034 ✭✭✭914


    corks finest wrote: »
    If you're happy with it good luck,but I know as down that road, ended up with so so boxes, until I invested in the Nvidia shield, whole different proposition

    I agree the shield is top notch. I just don't have the use/need for a box of such quality. I run one app at best on it.

    Also have an openelec wetek box for the past 2 or 3 years and it still works perfectly. Picked up the android box as the wetek struggles with the 1gb of ram with loaded with android.


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  • #7
    DopeTech
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    Xiaomi mi tv (international version) gives a very smooth experience at a reasonable price. Around €55.


  • #8
    iggy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,996 ✭✭✭iggy


    Sir Dosser wrote: »
    Xiaomi mi tv (international version) gives a very smooth experience at a reasonable price. Around €55.

    WiFi only but I bought a ugreen ethernet adapter for about a tenner and works great.


  • #9
    machu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 130 ✭✭machu


    I have analogue tv in the bedroom which is about to be switched off in the next couple of weeks I have good broadband I am thinking of getting an android box for this room but am no way tech savy all i would want it for is for tv viewing not interested in gaming would I get all the Irish and uk channels with one of these boxes and if so what box would you recommend.


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