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Recommend an Android Box that runs XBMC - [No copyrighted material]

iba

Guys/Girls,

Would be graetful for recommendations for an Android box that runs XBMC.

Would be grateful to know things like which firmware is best, which processor i.e. quad core or dual core

Any other info. that you boardies think is imporatnt would also be appreciated.

Regards

Iba

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k123456

Hi Ace

The Minix will have XBMC on it, but to stream movies / TV series, you need to install at least two addons , the two I use are Navi X and Mashup

There may other add-ons, folks here will recommend

To install the addons go to Youtube, search for XBMC Gotham (Gotham is the version of XBMC) and mash up ...also XBMC Gotham and Navi X, there are lots of vids on youtube on how to install addons

acelt67

Am seriously contemplating getting one of these and have been following this thread for a while,and feel i may as well get something thats fairly powerfull,so its looking very much like the MINIX Neo X8-h - tho please chime in if you think theres anything better out there?!

Big Nelly you seem to be the one to ask here - if i order from futeko is everything already set up ie XBMC etc,as im none too technical minded,and if not is there much hassle in setting them up?

Big Nelly

Big Nelly wrote: »

Already posted on this thread.....

I recommend Futeko. Read about 2 pages back for more info

sorry further back, but Fuketo have quick delivery. Use parcelmotel to get delivered for cheaper or pay extra to delivery straight to Ireland

http://www.futeko.com/products/MP053.php

Big Nelly

WHIP IT! wrote: »

The MINIX Neo X8-h

Already posted on this thread.....

I recommend Futeko. Read about 2 pages back for more info

WHIP IT!

Big Nelly wrote: »

WHich box you looking for?

The MINIX Neo X8-h

Big Nelly

WHIP IT! wrote: »

... the best place to buy one??

WHich box you looking for?

WHIP IT!

Big Nelly wrote: »

Would drop the Smart from your TV anyway:D

More or less with X8 you can watch anything, any film/TV show/sport etc. Its android so can use for gaming etc as well.....

My opinion is Smart TV's are a waste of money, you are better off investing in a external box....

... the best place to buy one??

Big Nelly

GaryCocs wrote: »

Added this one up on Bargain Alerts Amazon Fire TV

Ended up buying the Amazon Fire. Not sure why, not sure if I will ever use it?

Why did you buy it? you might ask...very sane questions.....

The answer might be is the person who bought it sane :P:P:P:P:P:P

I love shiny new things to mess around with :-)

Big Nelly

WHIP IT! wrote: »

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/MINIX-NEO-X8-H-Amlogic-S802-H-Quad-Core-2-0Ghz-Android-TV-BOX-2G-16G-Dual-Band-WIFI-2-4G-5-8G-Bluetooth-4-0-XBMC-Dolby-DTS-328163.html

If I was to combine this device with my brand new Samsung Smart Tv... what kind of wondrous things can I watch??

Would drop the Smart from your TV anyway:D

More or less with X8 you can watch anything, any film/TV show/sport etc. Its android so can use for gaming etc as well.....

My opinion is Smart TV's are a waste of money, you are better off investing in a external box....

Heraldoffreeent

Big Nelly wrote: »

Im unsure about Amazon TV...does XBMC really run on them?

I would love to try out on trial but cant see that happening:p

http://www.alashiban.com/running-xbmc-amazon-firetv-step-step-tutorial/

WHIP IT!

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/MINIX-NEO-X8-H-Amlogic-S802-H-Quad-Core-2-0Ghz-Android-TV-BOX-2G-16G-Dual-Band-WIFI-2-4G-5-8G-Bluetooth-4-0-XBMC-Dolby-DTS-328163.html

If I was to combine this device with my brand new Samsung Smart Tv... what kind of wondrous things can I watch??

Big Nelly

GaryCocs wrote: »

Seems ok to me: http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Amazon_Fire_TV

Ahhh I hate it.......sitting here contemplating buying one :P

Have just bought the Minix so in reality have no use for it but like to play with flashy new toys!! :P

Going to have a look at spec again and see if that changes my mind....using the wifes Amazon as well to get the Prime so she will kill me

randombar

Big Nelly wrote: »

Im unsure about Amazon TV...does XBMC really run on them?

I would love to try out on trial but cant see that happening:p

Seems ok to me: http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Amazon_Fire_TV

Big Nelly

GaryCocs wrote: »

Added this one up on Bargain Alerts Amazon Fire TV

Im unsure about Amazon TV...does XBMC really run on them?

I would love to try out on trial but cant see that happening:p

randombar

Added this one up on Bargain Alerts Amazon Fire TV

Big Nelly

Hey

Just wondering has anyone heard anything about these boxes? http://promotion.geekbuying.com/promotion/tronsmart_rk3288_mini_pc_release

Wonder how they compare to the Mnix X8-H?

hawkelady

When I get into xbmc via my droidbox lately a different skin is coming up , with karaoke etc .. Before when I logged into xbmc the page would open with live TV/ sports etc. anyone know how I can get it back to that as I want to watch sports not sing karaoke !!!!!

yabadabado

Big Nelly wrote: »

Depends on budget but you cant go far wrogn with below. Quad core but running the T processor. Can handle HD ok, I bought this and had since Jan, worked perfect for me but have recently upgraded to Minix.

Runs 4.2 Android but do a search and wasser firmware which is great available to flash the box and works even better.....but again depends on budget

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/T-R42-Quad-Core-Google-Android-4-2-2-RK3188-28nm-Cortex-A9-1-6-GHz-Mini-TV-BOX-HDMI-HDD-Player-2G-8G-BT-RJ45-External-Wifi-Antenna-with-IR-Remote-Controller-Black-317424.html

I think I'm going to stretch the budget and get the Neo X8-H.I have been looking at several boxes the last few days from €50 up to €100 but for €150 I reckon the Neo will be the best in the long run.

Big Nelly

yabadabado wrote: »

I think its as well to go for HD plyback and I would want Ethernet connectivity.I would rather spend the extra cash now than have to spend down the line.

Depends on budget but you cant go far wrogn with below. Quad core but running the T processor. Can handle HD ok, I bought this and had since Jan, worked perfect for me but have recently upgraded to Minix.

Runs 4.2 Android but do a search and wasser firmware which is great available to flash the box and works even better.....but again depends on budget

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/T-R42-Quad-Core-Google-Android-4-2-2-RK3188-28nm-Cortex-A9-1-6-GHz-Mini-TV-BOX-HDMI-HDD-Player-2G-8G-BT-RJ45-External-Wifi-Antenna-with-IR-Remote-Controller-Black-317424.html

yabadabado

Blade wrote: »

The MK808B is still the best of the cheap boxes IMO, very reliable, there's been huge threads about it here and on Bargain Alerts in the past. The price has never really dropped on it but it's still good value for what you get. You've to decide if it will suit your needs, it will struggle with HD playback, there's no Ethernet or the type of connectivity you get from more expensive boxes. You can add Ethernet and USB adaptors of course but then you're just getting up to the prices of other boxes with them already built in. But if cheap is what you want, you won't go wrong with that and a $5 wireless mouse from Geekbuying, might be cheaper to pay in dollars and let your CC do the conversion:

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/MK808B-Dual-Core-Android-4-1-Jelly-Bean-TV-BOX-RK3066-Cortex-A9-1GB-RAM-8GB-ROM-Mini-PC-TV-Box---Black-313213.html

I think its as well to go for HD plyback and I would want Ethernet connectivity.I would rather spend the extra cash now than have to spend down the line.

Blade

yabadabado wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good cheap box?It wont get huge use as I have a sky sub but looking to buy a box .

The MK808B is still the best of the cheap boxes IMO, very reliable, there's been huge threads about it here and on Bargain Alerts in the past. The price has never really dropped on it but it's still good value for what you get. You've to decide if it will suit your needs, it will struggle with HD playback, there's no Ethernet or the type of connectivity you get from more expensive boxes. You can add Ethernet and USB adaptors of course but then you're just getting up to the prices of other boxes with them already built in. But if cheap is what you want, you won't go wrong with that and a $5 wireless mouse from Geekbuying, might be cheaper to pay in dollars and let your CC do the conversion:

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/MK808B-Dual-Core-Android-4-1-Jelly-Bean-TV-BOX-RK3066-Cortex-A9-1GB-RAM-8GB-ROM-Mini-PC-TV-Box---Black-313213.html

yabadabado

Can anyone recommend a good cheap box?It wont get huge use as I have a sky sub but looking to buy a box .

Big Nelly

mikeyjames9 wrote: »

anyone know how to stop when xbmc gets stuck on " loading" or "working" on a stream?

the esc,back or none of the buttons will get out of it

thanks

Look about 4 posts back:rolleyes:

mikeyjames9

anyone know how to stop when xbmc gets stuck on " loading" or "working" on a stream?

the esc,back or none of the buttons will get out of it

thanks

BenEadir

thanks timetogo, the HD-streaming app is only available if you subscribe to one of the services which use HD-streaming as a platform for their services. HD-streaming is a B2B, it just hosts the streaming service for whoever is selling to the end customer.

Ben

timetogo

BenThere wrote: »

I'm looking for help selecting the right box for a bedroom TV which will be used primarily for 3 things:-

1) Streaming box sets etc from a NAS via Wifi so it needs to have an excellent Wifi antenna

2) Watching US Netflix

3) Watching http://hd-streaming.tv via their Android App

I tried using a Chromecast but it's just too fiddly and doesn't play all the files I want it to. good cute idea but not a replacement for a proper media box.

I already have a Minix X7 and an X8-H on the two main TV's so I'm thinking I should probably get another X8-H and switch the X7 to the bedroom as I know it has excellent Wifi reception.

Any reason I shouldn't go with the above plan???

Ben

I'm a fan of the Minix so that plan seems good.
That hd-streaming.tv seems interesting. Can't find the Android app. Is there a link for that?

Another option you might want to check is Plex. If you have a PC that can act as a server you can share your Plex library from your NAS to anywhere. It's not free but it's good.

BenEadir

I'm looking for help selecting the right box for a bedroom TV which will be used primarily for 3 things:-

1) Streaming box sets etc from a NAS via Wifi so it needs to have an excellent Wifi antenna

2) Watching US Netflix

3) Watching http://hd-streaming.tv via their Android App

I tried using a Chromecast but it's just too fiddly and doesn't play all the files I want it to. good cute idea but not a replacement for a proper media box.

I already have a Minix X7 and an X8-H on the two main TV's so I'm thinking I should probably get another X8-H and switch the X7 to the bedroom as I know it has excellent Wifi reception.

Any reason I shouldn't go with the above plan???

Ben

Big Nelly

mikeyjames9 wrote: »

what button are you supposed to press when xbmc gets stuck "loading " a channel?

i've only got cheapo remote and yatse and i can't get out of it without stopping the xbmc app

do you need an "escape" button

I usually pull up the menu on bottom of android box to allow me to minimize the app, then close it out and reload.

Sometimes it just seems to get stuck in a loop, if you wait long enough it will kick out of it but I am a busy man so I close it out....:P

Luckycharms_74

mikeyjames9 wrote: »

what button are you supposed to press when xbmc gets stuck "loading " a channel?

i've only got cheapo remote and yatse and i can't get out of it without stopping the xbmc app

do you need an "escape" button

Happens on mine a bit and the only way seems to be reboot. Sometimes the backup button works other times not

mikeyjames9

what button are you supposed to press when xbmc gets stuck "loading " a channel?

i've only got cheapo remote and yatse and i can't get out of it without stopping the xbmc app

do you need an "escape" button