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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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rob316

Storm 10 wrote: »

One more question can I watch in HD or is it all in SD. also what about Customs and if I get a faulty box.

Thanks

We cant really talk about it here but there is plenty of HD content available that this box will play.

5500

I took the mx3 in the end thanks for the pointers lads, one other thing, how long does the NL post take? Presuming its transhipped from China to Holland? Ive had a few other gadgets delivered the past few days from china that have only taken 10 days which is quick for this time of the year

Storm 10

One more question can I watch in HD or is it all in SD. also what about Customs and if I get a faulty box.

Thanks

dahat

Storm 10 wrote: »

Guys can anyone tell me anything about this box, does anyone have one and what are they like etc, any help appreciated.

http://www.adverts.ie/media-players/starbox-mx-android-tv-box-no-more-tv-bills-live-tv-sport-movies-tv-shows/5274549

Box is great,price shocking.

Same box can be got for 40-50 from China, don't go neat it at that price.

Storm 10

baingal nancer wrote: »

Same box can be bought for €40 on aliexpress, I have one last couple of mths,cant fault it so far but would'nt pay that price on adverts

Thanks for that , what can you get on them in the line of sports etc, could I replace my Sky package if I got one.

baingal nancer

Storm 10 wrote: »

Guys can anyone tell me anything about this box, does anyone have one and what are they like etc, any help appreciated.

http://www.adverts.ie/media-players/starbox-mx-android-tv-box-no-more-tv-bills-live-tv-sport-movies-tv-shows/5274549

Same box can be bought for €40 on aliexpress, I have one last couple of mths,cant fault it so far but would'nt pay that price on adverts

Storm 10

Guys can anyone tell me anything about this box, does anyone have one and what are they like etc, any help appreciated.

http://www.adverts.ie/media-players/starbox-mx-android-tv-box-no-more-tv-bills-live-tv-sport-movies-tv-shows/5274549

dahat

The MINIX boxes are at the high end of Android boxes though,the OTA updates does appeal though.

I have read a few favourable reviews of the MX boxes compared to them though which are a lot cheaper.

timetogo

dahat wrote: »

I dont get the NAS based system if I'm being honest.

You send a URL (?) from your phone to the box and hey presto or is it you access previously downloaded content and send the file to the box?

Nas is just a file share at home. I've a hard drive plugged into the network that is accessible from all my devices (pc, tablets, TV box etc.) So any video I've downloaded is stored on that.

The URL is just streaming content from the Internet. Like watching a movie using Netflix. It starts playing when you request it but doesn't download the whole content to your box.

branners69

I have to agree my Minix x7 and Minix x8 are workhorses!

The x8 is in the main room and the kids use Netflix and other unmentionables for streaming with no issues! Sometimes they get a screen freeze but even they know now to pull out the power cable at the back!

The beta firmware definitely helped certain issues and I believe there has been an official update in the last week or so.

dahat

I dont get the NAS based system if I'm being honest.

You send a URL (?) from your phone to the box and hey presto or is it you access previously downloaded content and send the file to the box?

timetogo

dahat wrote: »

I'd imagine XBMC and plugins would run better on a stronger system than android, no?

Dunno. They're only giving you links that stream video. That's not a processor demanding task these days. It's more that they have loads of links that don't work that annoys me.

Streaming from a NAS is pretty much instant. Streaming from the links my phone sends them takes about 20 seconds max for them to start and then they play fine.

I had a PC under my TV with XBMC on it and Ubuntu for a year. The Minix is much better. But then XBMC has probably improved a lot too so maybe it's much better on Ubuntu these days.

Admittedly it wasn't a high spec PC but it still cost €300. For the price / performance / lack of hassle I get from the Android box I'm happy.

dahat

timetogo wrote: »

My Minix box is on 24X7 and running XBMC. I think I give it a restart / reboot about every week or 2.

What bits get bogged down for you? I find some of the plugins a bit flakey but they're flakey no matter what platform XBMC is on.

I generally use mine for streaming from a NAS or playing links sent from my phone using Yatse and an app that can't be mentioned here.

I'd imagine XBMC and plugins would run better on a stronger system than android, no?

I understand about the plugins,they arw what they are really. I use my M8 for TV shows,Movies and Sports content and its fine but I'd prefer a system with solely XBMC tbh

rob316

Went for the mx3 2gb from gearbest in the end with expedited shipping. Excited, hope it comes soon

timetogo

dahat wrote: »

From my limited experience with XBMC it seem that it runs a whole lot better without Android behind it.

Android can be a pain really as you actually get bogged down by two systems on a box

My Minix box is on 24X7 and running XBMC. I think I give it a restart / reboot about every week or 2.

What bits get bogged down for you? I find some of the plugins a bit flakey but they're flakey no matter what platform XBMC is on.

I generally use mine for streaming from a NAS or playing links sent from my phone using Yatse and an app that can't be mentioned here.

dahat

From my limited experience with XBMC it seem that it runs a whole lot better without Android behind it.

Android can be a pain really as you actually get bogged down by two systems on a box

Big Nelly

dahat wrote: »

I am quite likely to fall into the buy a box,play with said box then re sell said box and go buy another box....rinse and repeat!

It will be fun sure, the Amazon fire lookalike is next for me.

I have been doing that for last 6 months, bought first XBMC box this time last year, spent first 5-6 months getting the hang of XBMC and then started to swap boxes

Only box so far where I wasn't too happy was the Amazon Fire TV. Waste of time and money that was

But sure you win some you lose some

As I have mentioned on here before, your better off not spending big money on your first box. Start off small and see if XBMC is for you. Then once you get the hang of it look around and invest in a box which you know will meet your needs

I done that and thought I was getting the box I wanted with the Minix. That has been a massive let down. The firmware issues on it are a huge pain compared to the T-R42 which I started off with. I bought that for circa €50 and it was great. Also was a box with loads of firmware options to try and test so I could get the hang of flashing etc

The T-R42 is a dated box now thou, so the MX boxes seem to be similar as loads of people are using them as a base to develop firmwares for them

dahat

massy086 wrote: »

its a hard game until you go htpc and then your are happy .

That's the aim though know nothing really about ideal system but I'm sure I will find out somewhere.

Try make 20-30 per box over 10 boxes and that should be enough to get something decent.

massy086

dahat wrote: »

I am quite likely to fall into the buy a box,play with said box then re sell said box and go buy another box....rinse and repeat!

It will be fun sure, the Amazon fire lookalike is next for me.

its a hard game until you go htpc and then your are happy .

Invincible

dahat wrote: »

I am quite likely to fall into the buy a box,play with said box then re sell said box and go buy another box....rinse and repeat!

It will be fun sure, the Amazon fire lookalike is next for me.

You're getting like Big Nelly

dahat

I am quite likely to fall into the buy a box,play with said box then re sell said box and go buy another box....rinse and repeat!

It will be fun sure, the Amazon fire lookalike is next for me.

styron

5500 wrote: »

Just went to get the mx3 there and notice the mxq showing as for sale at half price 50usd, is there any specific differences or should I grab the cheaper one

The MXQ is a slower proc S805 (1.5 v's 2.GHz capacity) with a quad core Mali 450 GPU compared to the octo core Mali of the MXIII's S802

Comparison - http://www.amlogic.com/product03.htm

The MXQ isn't meant to be capable of decoding Ultra (4K2K) formats. It's 1080p alright but comparing the listed supported video formats seems restrictive (no MKV but surely an error):

MXQ - Video Format: 3D, MPEG-4, AVS, WMV, 1080P, MPEG-1, H.264, VC-1

MXIII - Video Format: TS, RMVB, FLV, DAT, MOV, WMV, MPG, M2TS, AVI, MPEG, TP, MKV, VOB, TRP, RM, ASF, MP4

I went with the 2GB MX3 and it's heading to customs now. If I'm gonna pay a flat €7 charge + I'd prefer it to go towards a reasonably future proofed box than be stuck with one that can't play a UHD format in the near future that I never realised I wanted :pac:

Moore's law makes a monkey of all us in the end - I've a year old MK808b dangling from the telly that I can't remember turning on. It's worth forking over the extra few quid on a €50-65 item.

dahat

Big Nelly wrote: »

Not the current one, made a purchase today which I plan on putting openelec onto or some other custom ROMs, paid for quick shipping so hopefully have in a week

Need a new toy to play with, have got a little bored with android

I have flashed rom before but on T-R42 boxes mostly!

Was just curious as to how stable the factory ROM was is all.

I will likely flash linux myself if the ROM is unstable.

5500

Just went to get the mx3 there and notice the mxq showing as for sale at half price 50usd, is there any specific differences or should I grab the cheaper one

Big Nelly

dahat wrote: »

@Big Nelly Did you flash a ROM to the box? Or Linux even?

Not the current one, made a purchase today which I plan on putting openelec onto or some other custom ROMs, paid for quick shipping so hopefully have in a week

Need a new toy to play with, have got a little bored with android

I have flashed rom before but on T-R42 boxes mostly!

Invincible

rob316 wrote: »

Is it worth going for the 2gb mx3 or is the 1gb sufficient for xbmc?

For the few euro more, personally is go for the 2GB.

rob316

Is it worth going for the 2gb mx3 or is the 1gb sufficient for xbmc?

dahat

@Big Nelly Did you flash a ROM to the box? Or Linux even?

Big Nelly

rob316 wrote: »

Can someone recommend somewhere a bit closer to home to buy the mx3 from? Don't mind it will cost a bit more.

I can ship one in and charge you double if you want??? :P

Heraldoffreeent

rob316 wrote: »

Can someone recommend somewhere a bit closer to home to buy the mx3 from? Don't mind it will cost a bit more.

Have you checked Adverts.ie?