k123456 wrote: » http://www.minixforum.com/threads/neo-u1-fw010-20161012.14475/page-6#post-115624
Copper_pipe wrote: » Looking to get a present for myself for the Christmas. Want a device to get Kodi on for movies/tv shows. 2 choices at the minute Amazon Fire Stick and Sideload Kodi on it Android TV Box. Firestick gonna cost me the bones of 45 euro so would I get a better Android Box for that price?
Bob Z wrote: » How does an android box compare to an amazon fire stick
Sappy404 wrote: » What I will say is 'Android box' doesn't really give anyone much to work with. I have a couple of old android boxes that can run Kodi fine for now. They won't run future versions of it though and they're unwieldy to the point of infuriation at times. Your WiFi, the remote, your TV, the user interface, all of these are factors. Read reviews, know what you want, shop around. Also, if you haven't used Kodi before, be prepared to hate it, especially if you are using 3rd-party plugins. If you're used to the likes of Netflix and are expecting the same thing, you'll be disappointed.
Trimm Trabb wrote: » I probably will only really use it for streaming sports. My friend has an MX8 box which he bought for €50 a few weeks back but the streams are a little jumpy and picture isn't perfect. I don't mind paying the bit extra if I will have clearer picture and less jumpy streams. So can anyone advise me on would the minix neo u1 be worth the extra few quid for me?
Sappy404 wrote: » It depends. I've not used a fire stick but from what I've read it's the old 'walled garden' argument; it's more limited but it's handier, basically. What I will say is 'Android box' doesn't really give anyone much to work with. I have a couple of old android boxes that can run Kodi fine for now. They won't run future versions of it though and they're unwieldy to the point of infuriation at times. Your WiFi, the remote, your TV, the user interface, all of these are factors. Read reviews, know what you want, shop around. Also, if you haven't used Kodi before, be prepared to hate it, especially if you are using 3rd-party plugins. If you're used to the likes of Netflix and are expecting the same thing, you'll be disappointed.
Copper_pipe wrote: » I'm used to Kodi and am happy with its uses. Was using it on my IPad Air until it stopped working recently
BandMember wrote: » I completely agree with your first paragraph (well said and great advice!), but, I completely disgaree with your second. If you do some simple and quick research to figure out how to work Kodi properly and how to find what you are looking for, it's far better than the likes of Netflix as there is tonnes more content available. However, I can't say anymore as we're veering into a discussion that isn't allowed here.
inforfun wrote: » Well, you can always start "cheap" and see if you like it when you have no Android/Kodi experience. Like me only a few months ago. And if you like it, keep it as a back up when going for a better one. Last night my internet went down for a bit making my box pretty useless of course so i imagined what it would be like if it had been the box that had gone tits up. Always good to have back up.
SteM wrote: » Anyone that wants to start playing with Kodi - I always suggest that they install it on an Windows laptop or desktop they have if they don't have an android device. That way they can see if it suits them, get used to installing add-ons, using trakt etc and if they like it then buy a decent android box first time. Easy to copy your Kodi setup from the machine to your new Android box if buy one down the line. Also, a lot of people have it in their head that they can only install Kodi on an Android box when they can also install it on a tablet or phone running android. Easy to play with it that way too.
Sappy404 wrote: » I meant it doesn't compare to Netflix in terms of usability. Clearly Netflix is going to be limited in terms of content compared to a plugin providing illegal streams. If anyone unfamiliar with Kodi thinks they're going to have a pain-free experience comparable to Netflix, they're likely in for a nasty surprise.
sonofenoch wrote: » The Kodi addons you need are all here (link removed because we can't talk about that content here)
IRL-Tony wrote: » Folks, Reading through a few pages of this thread; there seems to be a few mentions of 'MINIX Neo U1' (about eur120 on Amazon) ... I'm just trying to figure out a good reason or two to purchase it over say something like this 'Leelbox M9S' (about eur63 on Amazon) ... - Both have 2gb RAM / 16gb ROM What's the catch? What's the thing(s) that make someone pay extra for the 'MINIX Neo U1' ??? Cheers folks ... Regards, T
Brego888 wrote: » While using Kodi OS largely dependent on decent download speeds it's more important that you spend time installing the best add ons or builds. Preferably a good build. Set Kodi up poorly and you'll get poor performance.
bazzz wrote: » This is completely wrong and misinforming.Number one point Kodi is not an OS ! It's Media Center Software.Builds are nothing officially to do with Kodi and are general junk.People should take time out of trying to use the 3rd party direction and actually learn what Kodi is first.It's not hard and you'll find it's easy to use and setup(whatever direction you take it).Now I'll stop talking off topic in this thread.....it's about the Devices here.
Raoul wrote: » I have been using Kodi on a RPi3 and trying to stream 1080 content and to be honest sometimes the RPi fails me and the content buffers while if I am watching the same content on my tablet or PC using the same internet, the content streams perfectly. Last night watching the NFL on NFL game pass was a perfect example. I had to watch it in standard definition on the RPi but on the tablet I was able to watch it in perfect HD. I am getting a Wetek Play 2 for xmas
bazzz wrote: » There's a few depending factors with using the like of a RPi3,the components it's put together with,the choice of OS,the type of Media Center Software and more. Instead of Kodi you could try OSMC which is optomised for RPi devices and will give better playback results.Plenty of people out there using Pi's with success in regards Kodi. Back on topic now,you should have plenty of success with the Wetek Play 2.There are plenty of directions you can take it and with Dual boots for Android and Openelec/Libreelec you'll have(should have) plenty of buffer free options.
Raoul wrote: » I am getting a Wetek Play 2 for xmas
Raoul wrote: » Yep, that's what I am hoping for was already using LibreElec for the RPi. I can't fault the RPi as most of the time it was brilliant for what I wanted. I am not really too sure about the direction to take the Wetek in. Are you better installing a dual boot libreelec/android or what about just using the android kodi app? Is there are a thread for this specifically? Don't want to clutter this up.
