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Kodi Android TV Streaming Box [Livingsocial + wetek group]

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  • #662
    thelynchs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭thelynchs


    Aquos76 wrote: »
    All my deliveries bar one, are all en-route now, I've just been emailed all tracking details. Hopefully ye will all have them by tomorrow.

    Just picked mine up.....thanks a million Aquos for all you help.....let the games begin !


  • #663
    bogman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,327 ✭✭✭bogman


    Your answer to my question earlier today, is this the best you can do, thought I made my question as reasonable as possible
    zerks wrote: »
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057446012
    Android/Dream Box



    My question
    bogman wrote: »
    Like a lot of people that pop in here, have a browse around and have no knowledge of Kodi or streaming boxes, different types of tuners and what they do, at the same time I haven't a clue where to start or even if this is the best device to get, (ive even seen a comment stating that if you don't know what Kodi is then this unit isn't for you) these devices seem to be the business, don't want to annoy anybody so apologies to the experts on here, could anyone put me on the right track without saying "look up google"
    Like others I have a basic enough Sky package but would like more.
    My internet speed is around 5 or 6mb, due to be upgraded to E-fiber in the first quarter 2016
    I assume the group deal is over at this stage
    Thanks in advance....hope some of you can put me on the right track...


  • #664
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,383 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    bogman wrote: »
    Your answer to my question earlier today, is this the best you can do, thought I made my question as reasonable as possible

    You have to tread carefully here bogman. The boards charter specifically prohibits talk of anything piracy related. I'm guessing you heard from a 'mate in the local' that these things are the bees neez and they can do all sorts of stuff. That may well be so but it can't be discussed here. Zerks wasn't being a smartarse I'm sure. I'd have sent you to google aswell. If you are looking for a recommendation for a cheap android box, just go to Amazon and search for 'android box'. Pick one that suits your wallet but more importantly has good reviews. These are key. The rest is up to you. A little ground work will stand you well in your quest.


  • #665
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    It was a thread that discusses and suggests different boxes, and a very good place to start..

    It's hard to say any are "the best" box, as each offer different value for the money spent.
    That's another reason why he directed you to that thread I'd imagine.
    It has different posters talking about and comparing different boxes.
    You wouldn't be expected to read the whole thread, but if you skimmed over it, you should see some decent suggestions.

    There are boxes for €20-€30 and other boxes for €150-€200.

    If you get a cheap one, you can use them the same way as a more expensive one, but you can also mess about modding it and learning how to install custom firmwares etc.. without worrying too much whether or not you brick it.

    If you go for a middle of the road one and just install the basics, it should do everything you want/expect. Honestly, by skimming over that thread you will get the best answers, without anyone repeating themselves or suggesting the same boxes\knocking the same boxes again.

    .


  • #666
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,383 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Just to confirm, all my boxed should be with their rightful owners now. All RECEIVED and signed for yesterday morning. I did not recognise some of the names on the tracking so if there's any hassle, just shoot me a PM and i'll pass on the name of the person who signed for it.


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  • #667
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Got mine from PM this morning. Will be playing with it after work, if my internet is back today!


  • #668
    captain_boycott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭captain_boycott


    Aquos76, my box arrived this AM - many thanks for all your efforts on this...will report back on how it goes in the other thread.

    Already had a one issue, but turned out to be that just the HDMI cable shipped with it was faulty. Looking good now.


  • #669
    slave1
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 18,498 Mod ✭✭✭✭slave1


    Allyall wrote: »
    It was a thread that discusses and suggests different boxes, and a very good place to start..

    It's hard to say any are "the best" box, as each offer different value for the money spent.
    That's another reason why he directed you to that thread I'd imagine.
    It has different posters talking about and comparing different boxes.
    You wouldn't be expected to read the whole thread, but if you skimmed over it, you should see some decent suggestions.

    There are boxes for €20-€30 and other boxes for €150-€200.

    If you get a cheap one, you can use them the same way as a more expensive one, but you can also mess about modding it and learning how to install custom firmwares etc.. without worrying too much whether or not you brick it.

    If you go for a middle of the road one and just install the basics, it should do everything you want/expect. Honestly, by skimming over that thread you will get the best answers, without anyone repeating themselves or suggesting the same boxes\knocking the same boxes again.

    .

    MK808b, for running Kodi and all Kodi can do with it's video add ons...
    Google MK808b and then Google Kodi and the Google Kodi Add Ons

    My stuff on Adverts, mostly Tesla Pre Highland Model 3

    Public Profile active ads for slave1



  • #670
    show me the money.1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 258 ✭✭show me the money.1


    Received this from parcel motel
    'Unfortunately we are experiencing a bit of a backlog due to the Christmas rush.
    Your parcel should be with you for tomorrow or Friday at the latest. If the parcel hasn't been delivered by Friday please let me know and I will investigate this for you.'


  • #671
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    Has anyone else had a "delayed" notification from Parcel Motel before I ring Orla and make some enquirers with her?


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  • #672
    bogman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,327 ✭✭✭bogman


    Allyall wrote: »
    It was a thread that discusses and suggests different boxes, and a very good place to start..

    It's hard to say any are "the best" box, as each offer different value for the money spent.
    dodzy wrote: »
    You have to tread carefully here bogman.


    Understand 100% now, thanks again, also to zerks, dozy and Allyall, I have very little knowledge of the topic and originally thinking of the latest Chromecast but have no problem spending a few bob on something better, will do more research, if anyone wants to pm some advice id appreciate it, thanks.....Charles


  • #673
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,383 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    bogman wrote: »
    Understand 100% now, thanks again, also to zerks, dozy and Allyall, I have very little knowledge of the topic and originally thinking of the latest Chromecast but have no problem spending a few bob on something better, will do more research, if anyone wants to pm some advice id appreciate it, thanks.....Charles
    Without going OT, this is a decent deal considering its got the keyboard included and dispatches from UK so no slow-boat 4plus week delivery times from the East.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B018S6ZPQ6?ref_=pe_385721_37038051_TE_3p_dp_1


  • #674
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,726 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    captain_boycott wrote: »
    Aquos76, my box arrived this AM - many thanks for all your efforts on this...will report back on how it goes in the other thread.

    Already had a one issue, but turned out to be that just the HDMI cable shipped with it was faulty. Looking good now.

    I think the one that came with mine was faulty also.

    I couldn't get a picture through it, and feared my telly was fecked! But I plugged in the one that was going to the playstation and bob's your uncle :D

    Off to dealz to get a replacement for €1.49 with me! :)


  • #675
    Heraldoffreeent
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Heraldoffreeent


    Aquos76 wrote: »
    Has anyone else had a "delayed" notification from Parcel Motel before I ring Orla and make some enquirers with her?

    Ah here!!! You're just looking for any excuse to ring her now......


  • #676
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    Heraldoffreeent wrote: »
    Ah here!!! You're just looking for any excuse to ring her now......

    Oops, caught :)


  • #677
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Aquos76 wrote: »
    Oops, caught :)

    I just collected mine, Rotten weather.
    You could ring her about that if you want? :D

    Haven't opened them yet, getting the warmth first.


  • #678
    tigershould
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭tigershould


    I'm in a similar boat to bigman and others whereby I know the basics of what I want but I don't know the best device (or brand) and don't want to end up with a poor device that's not future proof because I picked a cheap product.

    From my reading of this thread, the other more technical thread and some general research I've worked out that there are a number of options

    The mk808 recommended above is low cost but only wifi. I want an Ethernet port to ensure no reliance on poor wifi.

    So that leaves mxq/m8/m8s/m8s+ devices.

    Does anyone have any wise words or recommendations pls?


  • #679
    Invincible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,482 ✭✭✭Invincible


    tigershould wrote: »
    I'm in a similar boat to bigman and others whereby I know the basics of what I want but I don't know the best device (or brand) and don't want to end up with a poor device that's not future proof because I picked a cheap product.

    From my reading of this thread, the other more technical thread and some general research I've worked out that there are a number of options

    The mk808 recommended above is low cost but only wifi. I want an Ethernet port to ensure no reliance on poor wifi.

    So that leaves mxq/m8/m8s/m8s+ devices.

    Does anyone have any wise words or recommendations pls?

    MXIII 2GB
    Widows box (pipo)


  • #680
    decelec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13 ✭decelec


    No sign of mine yet 😞.
    Probably a bit late to call her.


  • #681
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    decelec wrote: »
    No sign of mine yet 😞.
    Probably a bit late to call her.

    Just sent you a PM with your tracking number, strange that it hasn't got to your locker yet!


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  • #682
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    Of the 23 deliveries sent out, it seem that 17 have now been collected or are waiting in lockers, the remaining ones are either on route or in a queue waiting for an empty locker at the PM location. If anyone still hasn't received theirs by tomorrow let me know.


  • #683
    brian_gall85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 456 ✭✭brian_gall85


    tigershould wrote: »
    I'm in a similar boat to bigman and others whereby I know the basics of what I want but I don't know the best device (or brand) and don't want to end up with a poor device that's not future proof because I picked a cheap product.

    From my reading of this thread, the other more technical thread and some general research I've worked out that there are a number of options

    The mk808 recommended above is low cost but only wifi. I want an Ethernet port to ensure no reliance on poor wifi.

    So that leaves mxq/m8/m8s/m8s+ devices.

    Does anyone have any wise words or recommendations pls?

    Depends if you are solely interested in the streaming aspect or need it to receive satellite too. I already have a sat box and wanted a streaming box for Kodi so went with the new Amazon fire tv box. I'm delighted with it thus far, easy to use and the fastest device I've ever run Kodi on.


  • #684
    GY A1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,255 ✭✭✭GY A1


    got mine today
    thanks for all your time and effort put in :)
    well appreciated and quick delivery too
    now to burn some micro sd cards

    on another note
    the wetek core is out now buts its 119 euro :eek:
    and no tuners
    https://wetek.com/shop/wetek-core

    Aquos76 wrote: »
    Of the 23 deliveries sent out, it seem that 17 have now been collected or are waiting in lockers, the remaining ones are either on route or in a queue waiting for an empty locker at the PM location. If anyone still hasn't received theirs by tomorrow let me know.


  • #685
    tigershould
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭tigershould


    brian_gall85 wrote: »
    Depends if you are solely interested in the streaming aspect or need it to receive satellite too. I already have a sat box and wanted a streaming box for Kodi so went with the new Amazon fire tv box. I'm delighted with it thus far, easy to use and the fastest device I've ever run Kodi on.

    Just streaming for now. I have sky sub and can't see myself canx just cos it's easier for Mrs to work. Was thinking Amazon Fire but looking at lowest cost option. Will check mxiii recommendation


  • #686
    tigershould
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭tigershould


    Invincible wrote: »
    MXIII 2GB
    Widows box (pipo)

    I think mxiii is the best bet for me now. ~£40 on amazon


  • #687
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    GY A1 wrote: »
    got mine today
    thanks for all your time and effort put in :)
    well appreciated and quick delivery too
    now to burn some micro sd cards

    on another note
    the wetek core is out now buts its 119 euro :eek:
    and no tuners
    https://wetek.com/shop/wetek-core

    On the subject of sd cards, Argos currently have a very good deal on 64gb ones for €18

    http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&productId=686650


  • #688
    getoffthepot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 751 ✭✭✭getoffthepot


    tigershould wrote: »
    I think mxiii is the best bet for me now. ~£40 on amazon

    are you getting the 1gb or 2gb - interested mysekf but don't know which one to get. some have keyboards thrown in.


  • #689
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,807 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Cant seem to find an amazon seller who ships the amazon tv to Ireland and has stock.
    Is this mxiii any good?


  • #690
    Doodlebug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 893 ✭✭✭Doodlebug


    Dcully wrote: »
    Cant seem to find an amazon seller who ships the amazon tv to Ireland and has stock.
    Is this mxiii any good?

    Yeah I noticed that too. Could always use Parcel Wizard!


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  • #691
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    The MXQ S85 is available from "EU warehouse" for €36.60 from those who shall not be named.
    You won't find it that cheap with EU shipping anywhere else I don't think.

    I think EU shipping should get here before Christmas, but it'll be around 20th-23rd Usually 1½ weeks.

    They also have many sellers selling the MXIII 4k for ~ €55 (£40) , but I didn't check if they were in the EU as there is too many.


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