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Kodi Android TV Streaming Box [Livingsocial + wetek group]

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  • #992
    xlogo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,066 ✭✭✭xlogo


    Try littlewoods. Ie for the Amazon TV Stick

    Just checked and they have it listed for €62.- you'll get it cheaper elsewhere.


  • #993
    BluesWeeper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 99 ✭✭BluesWeeper


    well I am so angry wiv meself!! missed the wetek order!! :mad: Sounds a nice box and a great price. anyways well done to you for getting it at that Aquos76!

    Did the ordered box run openelec or android or have the microSD with OpenElec, and did it contain the RCU?


  • #994
    BluesWeeper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 99 ✭✭BluesWeeper


    How does Kodi perform on a wetek play, is it sluggish?


  • #995
    Vurnon San Benito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,979 ✭✭✭Vurnon San Benito


    BluesWeeper wrote: »
    How does Kodi perform on a wetek play, is it sluggish?

    No expert here, but I think I read (on their site) that Wetek's software is specifically designed to play Kodi in an incredibly efficient way?


  • #996
    acquiescefc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,375 ✭✭✭acquiescefc


    jakdublin wrote: »
    I got a Fire Stick from Currys. Ordered two weeks ago, delivered today. Cost €35. An hour after it was delivered I got an email from them asking for it back as it's not compatible in Ireland! I already have one running Plex and Kodi. Great little device.

    Got that email.....clowns. I had already rescheduled delivery to friday, i doubt they will recall it from dpd.


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  • #997
    BluesWeeper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 99 ✭✭BluesWeeper


    Thanks for the reply ..was wondering cos I see the Wetek Play spec sez Processor (CPU): AMLogic AML-872 MX (1.5 GHz Dual Core Weteks and GPU =Mali MP400 (Dual Core) while Wetek's new Core box has a AMLogic S812-H Quad Core up to 2.0 GHz GPU = Octa-core Mali-450MP. So made me wonder if the tv box was sluggish ...


  • #998
    Subcomandante Marcos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,682 ✭✭✭Subcomandante Marcos


    This one for €44 on Living Social worth getting?

    https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/1551340-android-quad-core-tv-box


  • #999
    Quackles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭Quackles


    Ah man alive, missed it again. This working lark really gets in the way of my bargains.


  • #1000
    captain_boycott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭captain_boycott


    BluesWeeper wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply ..was wondering cos I see the Wetek Play spec sez Processor (CPU): AMLogic AML-872 MX (1.5 GHz Dual Core Weteks and GPU =Mali MP400 (Dual Core) while Wetek's new Core box has a AMLogic S812-H Quad Core up to 2.0 GHz GPU = Octa-core Mali-450MP. So made me wonder if the tv box was sluggish ...

    its not sluggish - not running OpenElec anyways which is just barebones linux running Kodi. I also have a NUC and a few Pi2 boxes, and the Wetek is just as responsive as the NUC, and running smoother than the PI2 when playing 1080p content.


  • #1001
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    Have these arrived yet?



























    :pac:


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  • #1002
    crabbypaddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭crabbypaddy


    acquiescefc wrote: »
    Got that email.....clowns.

    They must have had load of returns the amazon content doesn't work on an Irish IP could be amazon calling it back too as they are unlikely to have licenced the the content for Ireland.


  • #1003
    jakdublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,066 ✭✭✭jakdublin


    crabbypaddy wrote: »
    They must have had load of returns the amazon content doesn't work on an Irish IP could be amazon calling it back too as they are unlikely to have licenced the the content for Ireland.

    Probably, but I've no interest in Amazon content. As long as it runs Plex and Kodi, which it does exceptionally well, I'm more than happy. Was surprised to see it on the Currys Ireland website for €35. Have it up and running now. I sold an old Roku box for €20 to help pay for it. No way are they getting it back.


  • #1004
    BluesWeeper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 99 ✭✭BluesWeeper


    captain_boycott wrote: »
    its not sluggish - not running OpenElec anyways which is just barebones linux running Kodi. I also have a NUC and a few Pi2 boxes, and the Wetek is just as responsive as the NUC, and running smoother than the PI2 when playing 1080p content.


    Thanks, that's reassuring ! I was thinking OpenElec would probably be the best option


  • #1005
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,382 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »
    This one for €44 on Living Social worth getting?

    https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/1551340-android-quad-core-tv-box

    It's an 'alright' price. Don't forget to add 7€ shipping so pushing the 50€ line. You can get them all day on Amazon cheaper. Box is basic 1gb/8gb mxq. Have had a few. They're ok. You'll also need to invest in a mini keyboard as the supplied RCs are crap.


  • #1006
    GaffCCFC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭GaffCCFC


    If you are looking to get an android/kodi/openElec box, willing to spend a little more and don't need the DVB feature, the Wetek Core is the one to go with.

    Only released a couple of weeks ago and a superior piece of kit. Can't recommend it highly enough.


  • #1007
    crabbypaddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭crabbypaddy


    GaffCCFC wrote: »
    If you are looking to get an android/kodi/openElec box, willing to spend a little more and don't need the DVB feature, the Wetek Core is the one to go with.

    Only released a couple of weeks ago and a superior piece of kit. Can't recommend it highly enough.

    You can probably use a $5 usb tuner anyway, I have one setup on the pi 2
    http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php/Configuring_Tvheadend


  • #1008
    clancger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 232 ✭✭clancger


    The Fire Sticks have been taken off Curry's website too


  • #1009
    Subcomandante Marcos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,682 ✭✭✭Subcomandante Marcos


    clancger wrote: »
    The Fire Sticks have been taken off Curry's website too

    Raging I missed them.


  • #1010
    GY A1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,255 ✭✭✭GY A1


    clancger wrote: »
    The Fire Sticks have been taken off Curry's website too

    was going order 1 last week but home delivery was 4.99
    left it then


  • #1011
    Subcomandante Marcos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,682 ✭✭✭Subcomandante Marcos


    GY A1 wrote: »
    was going order 1 last week but home delivery was 4.99
    left it then

    Still making €10 cheaper than buying from Amazon or a UK site though.


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  • #1012
    Morby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 541 ✭✭✭Morby


    Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »
    Still making €10 cheaper than buying from Amazon or a UK site though.

    How much were the Fire Sticks on Currys?


  • #1013
    Subcomandante Marcos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,682 ✭✭✭Subcomandante Marcos


    Morby wrote: »
    How much were the Fire Sticks on Currys?

    €35 apparently


  • #1014
    upandcumming
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,718 ✭✭✭upandcumming


    Subcomandante Marcos wrote:
    Still making €10 cheaper than buying from Amazon or a UK site though.

    Just wait until they're £25 again!


  • #1015
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    off topic:

    why are Currys removing all Firestick stock?


  • #1016
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,382 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Sent email last week looking for a good price on the core for group buy. They came back with €96 a pop. Meh.


  • #1017
    GaffCCFC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭GaffCCFC


    dodzy wrote: »
    Sent email last week looking for a good price on the core for group buy. They came back with €96 a pop. Meh.

    I just paid the 119.99 and to be honest, if I had known how great it would be, would have even paid a little more. Really feels like a premium product and super fast. Definitely worth the extra bucks.

    Streams like a dream and the two OS work very quick, zero lag. Big thing for me too is the remote, highly functional, has air mouse included and also has a microphone built in for Google Now etc.


  • #1018
    Easy Rider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 537 ✭✭✭Easy Rider


    GaffCCFC wrote: »
    I just paid the 119.99 and to be honest, if I had known how great it would be, would have even paid a little more. Really feels like a premium product and super fast. Definitely worth the extra bucks.

    Streams like a dream and the two OS work very quick, zero lag. Big thing for me too is the remote, highly functional, has air mouse included and also has a microphone built in for Google Now etc.

    Looks nice, how long did delivery take? Have a firestick voice, was looking to set it up for the old man. I can get it to work reasonably well with sideloaded apps etc but the air remote would be handy for sideloaded apps.....basically want it as simple as possible.


  • #1019
    ynwa_17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭ynwa_17


    If anyone picked up a box here and is interested in selling a previous box they have to subsidies the cost (Only really want one with Kodi installed) drop me a PM! :)


  • #1020
    GaffCCFC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭GaffCCFC


    Easy Rider wrote: »
    Looks nice, how long did delivery take? Have a firestick voice, was looking to set it up for the old man. I can get it to work reasonably well with sideloaded apps etc but the air remote would be handy for sideloaded apps.....basically want it as simple as possible.

    I actually got one for the father for Christmas as well. Very simple to set up and very easy to use.

    I was a bit panicked about choosing the standard delivery as it comes from Slovenia, they state it takes 3-5 days I think, so I opted for the "premium" delivery for €20. It made it from Ljubljana to Cork in 19 hours!


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  • #1021
    Easy Rider
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 537 ✭✭✭Easy Rider


    Interesting, so it was 20 euro and they used DHL or an equivalent (just wondering if I ordered now would i get it in time)


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