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Amazon 4K Fire Stick back down to £34.99

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    #482
    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users Posts: 5,208 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    Idbatterim wrote: »
    are these better than a chromecast? they are currently £30 for non 4k one, is that good? thanks

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-Amazon-Fire-TV-Stick-2nd-Generation-With-Alexa-Voice-Remote-2019-Model/153613884312?hash=item23c419db98:g:B9YAAOSwopVci44S

    just came across that, can use parcel motel. It says US plug though, is that a problem? Surely I can just get an adapter?


    Go back a few posts, similar adds on ebay, free post anyway?,adds were taken down a few days later, alot adds lately on ebay like this,
    last month brought a andriod box ,turns out hi jacked account being used, got refund through paypal.


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    #483
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Idbatterim wrote: »
    are these better than a chromecast? they are currently £30 for non 4k one, is that good? thanks

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-Amazon-Fire-TV-Stick-2nd-Generation-With-Alexa-Voice-Remote-2019-Model/153613884312?hash=item23c419db98:g:B9YAAOSwopVci44S

    just came across that, can use parcel motel. It says US plug though, is that a problem? Surely I can just get an adapter?

    Personally I'd just spend the extra tenner and get one from Amazon, the customer support they offer, god forbid something should go wrong is worth it and then some.

    Are they better than a chrome cast? That depends what you want to do with it I suppose, think of them as little mini android boxes that you can install many apks onto (Netflix, Plex, IPTV etc) but also have access to Amazon libraries their movies and shows too.

    Have never really tried out casting functionality of them, (from a phone etc) but that's more because I've never needed to as I can have YouTube, Netflix and etc direcly on the stick itself.

    In my personal opinion, the Chromecast is a great little device, but these are 10 X times better again.


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    #484
    JackieChang
    Registered Users Posts: 1,494 ✭✭✭JackieChang


    Just a warning for folks.

    I bought a firestick for 15GBP on ebay two days ago. Similar to the link posted above. Got a message the next day from ebay that it was a fraudulent listing and the transaction was cancelled. Got a refund after phoning Paypal.

    Anyway, turns out Amazon don't ship the firestick to Ireland. Why not? Do people just use parcel motel?


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    #485
    bren2001
    Registered Users Posts: 6,013 ✭✭✭bren2001


    JackieChang wrote: »
    Just a warning for folks.

    I bought a firestick for 15GBP on ebay two days ago. Similar to the link posted above. Got a message the next day from ebay that it was a fraudulent listing and the transaction was cancelled. Got a refund after phoning Paypal.

    Anyway, turns out Amazon don't ship the firestick to Ireland. Why not? Do people just use parcel motel?

    The battery in it.

    Yeah, just use PM or equivalent.


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    #486
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    bren2001 wrote: »
    The battery in it.

    Yeah, just use PM or equivalent.

    I don't think it's because of the batteries, I'd guess it's more to do with licensing.

    Surely Amazon send more items to Ireland than just firesticks that have batteries with them.


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    #487
    Jellyonaplate
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jellyonaplate


    JackieChang wrote: »
    Just a warning for folks.

    I bought a firestick for 15GBP on ebay two days ago. Similar to the link posted above. Got a message the next day from ebay that it was a fraudulent listing and the transaction was cancelled. Got a refund after phoning Paypal.

    Anyway, turns out Amazon don't ship the firestick to Ireland. Why not? Do people just use parcel motel?

    Shops like curry’s and Harvey norman pay to be sole sellers in Ireland, use any parcel forwarding company like parcel wizard


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    #488
    Cerco
    Registered Users Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭Cerco


    I don’t think you can buy the Firestick 4K in Ireland. They had them in Argos here initially but they were withdrawn very early on.


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    #489
    JackieChang
    Registered Users Posts: 1,494 ✭✭✭JackieChang


    Is there a battery in the fire shtick?


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    #490
    gussieg
    Registered Users Posts: 1,071 ✭✭✭gussieg


    Don't think so, just the batteries supplied for the remote but they re packaged separately. Yes it must be something to do with licensing or tax or it's not worth their while. Bear in mind the Irish market is relatively small for them.


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    #491
    Jellyonaplate
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jellyonaplate


    Cerco wrote: »
    I don’t think you can buy the Firestick 4K in Ireland. They had them in Argos here initially but they were withdrawn very early on.

    https://www.currys.ie/ieen/tv-and-home-entertainment/digital-and-smart-tv/set-top-boxes/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-with-alexa-voice-remote-10188019-pdt.html


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    #492
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Jellyonaplate wrote: »
    https://www.currys.ie/ieen/tv-and-home-entertainment/digital-and-smart-tv/set-top-boxes/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-with-alexa-voice-remote-10188019-pdt.html

    Even at sixty Euro they're still a great buy


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    #493
    Cerco
    Registered Users Posts: 2,033 ✭✭✭Cerco


    Jellyonaplate wrote: »
    https://www.currys.ie/ieen/tv-and-home-entertainment/digital-and-smart-tv/set-top-boxes/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-with-alexa-voice-remote-10188019-pdt.html

    Have you tried to purchase one in Currys ?


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    #494
    Akula
    Registered Users Posts: 769 ✭✭✭Akula


    Anybody get the new RTÉ player working on these? Wasn’t in the store last time I looked.


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    #495
    bromley52
    Registered Users Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭bromley52


    Akula wrote: »
    Anybody get the new RTÉ player working on these? Wasn’t in the store last time I looked.

    Yep Side load the May/Jun version of the app. You will also need to install the Mouse toggle app to use it. Use an android app (apps2fire) on your phone to install them.


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    #496
    Akula
    Registered Users Posts: 769 ✭✭✭Akula


    Where can I get the apk?

    I have it working on Nvidia shield so was hoping that version would work but can’t find it.


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    #497
    Haz17
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭Haz17


    bromley52 wrote: »
    Yep Side load the May/Jun version of the app. You will also need to install the Mouse toggle app to use it. Use an android app (apps2fire) on your phone to install them.

    Which mouse toggle app would you recommend?


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    #498
    bromley52
    Registered Users Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭bromley52


    Haz17 wrote: »
    Which mouse toggle app would you recommend?

    I forgot, I followed these steps to install the mouse app.


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    #499
    B_ecke_r
    Registered Users Posts: 491 ✭✭B_ecke_r


    Akula wrote: »
    Where can I get the apk?

    I have it working on Nvidia shield so was hoping that version would work but can’t find it.

    use Downloader - some good youtube videos on how to use


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    #500
    Akula
    Registered Users Posts: 769 ✭✭✭Akula


    B_ecke_r wrote: »
    use Downloader - some good youtube videos on how to use

    I’m familiar with downloaded. But I still need a url for apk though no?


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    #501
    LillySV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,750 ✭✭✭LillySV


    Lads haven’t a clue of all this stuff ... looking for a device that will broadcast a good range of channels and will still work good with mediocre broadband.... would the fire stick be good for this or is there better? Can u upload Mobdro on this?


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    #502
    settopbox
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭settopbox


    you would need broadband speed of 10mbps to be able to access Firestick 4k services including Mobdro


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    #503
    Danny2580
    Registered Users Posts: 432 ✭✭Danny2580


    LillySV wrote: »
    Lads haven’t a clue of all this stuff ... looking for a device that will broadcast a good range of channels and will still work good with mediocre broadband.... would the fire stick be good for this or is there better? Can u upload Mobdro on this?

    It's handy enough to be honest. Follow the steps online to "modify" the firestick the way you want. You can then use legal apps such as TV Player (bbc1, bbc2, ch4, ch5), BBC Iplayer, ITV Hub and others to watch TV free, assuming you're in the right region to be able to watch them. Mobdro not needed.


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    #504
    Capajoma
    Registered Users Posts: 254 ✭✭Capajoma


    Can I play my portable harddrive off of this?


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    #505
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Capajoma wrote: »
    Can I play my portable harddrive off of this?

    I'm guessing you could through something like Plex, someone with more Tecno know how than me might be better positioned to answer though.


    **Paging the high horse brigade**:D


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    #506
    The high horse brigade
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,456 ✭✭✭The high horse brigade


    Capajoma wrote: »
    Can I play my portable harddrive off of this?

    Yes, it supports usb storage using an OTG usb cable but it also needs to get power over the same usb so I'd say you'd probably be better with something different like a Xiaomi Mibox or similar. As already said you can plug the drive into your pc and share the content to it using Plex, Emby or Kodi


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    #507
    JamesBond2010
    Registered Users Posts: 2,368 ✭✭✭JamesBond2010


    Folks Express Vpn seems to be the one to get iplayer working & use us netflix as well is it?

    I have torguard on samsung but Iplayer doesnt work with it,even the browser. so that means it wouldnt work on my Fire stick either.(keeps detecting i am not in uk)

    So is that a thumbs up for Express vpn before i get it.


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    #508
    tonc76
    Registered Users Posts: 1,336 ✭✭✭tonc76


    JamesBond2010 wrote: »
    Folks Express Vpn seems to be the one to get iplayer working & use us netflix as well is it?

    I have torguard on samsung but Iplayer doesnt work with it,even the browser. so that means it wouldnt work on my Fire stick either.(keeps detecting i am not in uk)

    So is that a thumbs up for Express vpn before i get it.

    +1 for expressvpn. No issues with iplayer. Not sure re us netflix


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    #509
    Jellyonaplate
    Registered Users Posts: 48 ✭Jellyonaplate


    Getflix is good too


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    #510
    JamesBond2010
    Registered Users Posts: 2,368 ✭✭✭JamesBond2010


    tonc76 wrote: »
    +1 for expressvpn. No issues with iplayer. Not sure re us netflix


    Thanks

    No one really uses us netflix nowdays only now & again.


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    #511
    bromley52
    Registered Users Posts: 2,793 ✭✭✭bromley52


    JamesBond2010 wrote: »
    Thanks

    No one really uses us netflix nowdays only now & again.

    If you are not using Netflix what do you use?


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