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Amazon 4k Firestick 35 pounds

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  • #2
    FutureGuy
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,226 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    rom wrote: »
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fire-TV-Stick-4K-Ultra-Hd-With-Alexa-Voice-Remote-Streaming-Media-Player/dp/B079QB9BD7/ref=gbps_img_m-5_43db_785b107d?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=075440df-d52f-4d85-aed4-a3f6622b43db&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=161428031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=QY6ACX1RB5VZ4C228BTZ

    https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-review

    As it is a android based you can sideload loads of apps. Its super fast. This is the new one only released a month ago. Very fast spec.

    Sorry for the brain dead question. I’d yoh have a recent 4K tv, what is the appeal for something like this. Am I missing something?


  • #3
    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,672 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    was looking at this, will it work ok in ireland, even without prime membership?

    edit : i already have an apple tv 2nd gen, and an xbox, and a mini-pc plugged into the tv. I don't actually need this, do i?


  • #4
    FutureGuy
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 15,226 Mod ✭✭✭✭FutureGuy


    Mr.S wrote: »
    A dedicated box / stick has far more power than any standalone smart TV, which are under spec'd for anything more than Netflix.

    Plus something like this gives you access to a lot more apps, if you don't have a TV running Android OS. (eg multiple different TV catchup apps etc etc)



    Yes they work fine. The prime membership just gives you access to Amazons video service.

    I just bought a Sony 4K xf9005 which runs android. Sorry for the silly questions but what apps require more power?


  • #5
    Ivefoundgod
    Registered Users Posts: 2,431 ✭✭✭Ivefoundgod


    These have been reduced since last week along with the rest of the Amazon hardware, i ordered one a couple of days ago.

    As regards why do you need one. Unless the Sony Android OS interface has improved fairly dramatically these or a MiBox are a much better option. The main reason i want one is so i can use my VPN for Netflix/iPlayer etc without having to connect my laptop.


  • #6
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,668 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    It should be noted that Prime Video Ireland doesn't work with these. Only UK Prime Video.

    I've have the first and second gen versions of the Firestick. I use them for Kodi and Netflix. They are very good for the price, especially the new one.


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  • #7
    honda boi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭honda boi


    Ivefoundgod wrote: »
    These have been reduced since last week along with the rest of the Amazon hardware, i ordered one a couple of days ago.

    As regards why do you need one. Unless the Sony Android OS interface has improved fairly dramatically these or a MiBox are a much better option. The main reason i want one is so i can use my VPN for Netflix/iPlayer etc without having to connect my laptop.
    This fire stick or mi box?


  • #8
    Outkast_IRE
    Registered Users Posts: 7,515 ✭✭✭Outkast_IRE


    Have A fire TV box the last few years and a Kindle fire, honestly I don't particularly like the Amazon eco system the app store isn't great, they are at logger heads with google so they are stopping casting on each others devices . YouTube app gone now too and having some difficulty accessing it via the internet browsers on the device too.


  • #9
    Ivefoundgod
    Registered Users Posts: 2,431 ✭✭✭Ivefoundgod


    honda boi wrote: »
    This fire stick or mi box?

    I ordered the fire stick 4k myself, the mi box is running standard android rather than Amazons fork so you can just go straight to the play store for apps rather than side loading. Depends what you want it for really.


  • #10
    rom
    Registered Users Posts: 5,135 ✭✭✭rom


    So have it a few weeks. Not used for 4k but as it can support it as its a good hardware spec it will run 3rd party apps that are basically any android apps very well unlike underpowered boxes. Cant recommend it enough compared to android boxes.


  • #11
    Sir Oxman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,492 ✭✭✭Sir Oxman


    Outkast_IRE wrote: »
    Have A fire TV box the last few years and a Kindle fire, honestly I don't particularly like the Amazon eco system the app store isn't great, they are at logger heads with google so they are stopping casting on each others devices . YouTube app gone now too and having some difficulty accessing it via the internet browsers on the device too.

    Sideoad Smart YouTube TV app


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  • #12
    blue-army
    Registered Users Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭blue-army


    Would there be a noticeable difference running kodi on this over a regular Fire Stick?


  • #13
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,668 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    blue-army wrote: »
    Would there be a noticeable difference running kodi on this over a regular Fire Stick?

    It is a lot more powerful but whether you notice it depends what model you have and whether you find it slow. I upgraded from the first gen because I found it very sluggish, the WiFi was awful, and it was occasionally crashing due to (I assume) insufficient RAM. I've no major complaints with the second gen but it still chokes on certain files, so I'm hoping the third gen's more powerful CPU will rectify this.


  • #14
    honda boi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭honda boi


    Anyone know what size box this comes in?
    Since we need to use PW or PM to deliver.
    Also wanna buy a phone and would be better to get it shipped together but unsure if the box will be too big.


  • #15
    campo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,364 ✭✭✭campo


    honda boi wrote: »
    Anyone know what size box this comes in?
    Since we need to use PW or PM to deliver.
    Also wanna buy a phone and would be better to get it shipped together but unsure if the box will be too big.

    This would fit in the small parcel motel lockers, the box is about the size of a perfume box


  • #16
    Sarah1916
    Registered Users Posts: 248 ✭✭Sarah1916


    Do you have to have amazon prime to use the fire stick?
    And does it work with any tv? Our tv is almost 8 years old.


  • #17
    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭bladespin


    Sarah1916 wrote: »
    Do you have to have amazon prime to use the fire stick?
    No, you can install various apps on the stick, Mobdro, kodi, Netflix (think that's preloaded)
    Sarah1916 wrote: »
    And does it work with any tv? Our tv is almost 8 years old.

    Does it have a HDMI input, if so then yes.


  • #18
    darragh o meara
    Registered Users Posts: 3,221 ✭✭✭darragh o meara


    honda boi wrote: »
    Anyone know what size box this comes in?
    Since we need to use PW or PM to deliver.
    Also wanna buy a phone and would be better to get it shipped together but unsure if the box will be too big.

    The packaging is not too big and will fit in a parcel motel box no problem, in fact only had one delivered there yesterday. Depends on the phones size though. If in doubt send it seperately or use addresspal. Ive never had anything rejected from there for being too big.


  • #19
    LeakingLava
    Registered Users Posts: 1,373 ✭✭✭LeakingLava


    Would this work for travelling as long as I have wi-fi? Say, plugging into hotels' TVs to watch what I want rather than what's offered locally? Does it actually work pretty much like an android box?


  • #20
    honda boi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭honda boi


    darragh o meara wrote: »
    The packaging is not too big and will fit in a parcel motel box no problem, in fact only had one delivered there yesterday. Depends on the phones size though. If in doubt send it seperately or use addresspal. Ive never had anything rejected from there for being too big.

    Thanks ordered the phone and firestick with PW.
    Might be separate packages as they have didn't delivery dates


  • #21
    bladespin
    Registered Users Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭bladespin


    LeakingLava wrote: »
    Would this work for travelling as long as I have wi-fi? Say, plugging into hotels' TVs to watch what I want rather than what's offered locally? Does it actually work pretty much like an android box?

    Yes, that's what I do and yes very like the android box.


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  • #22
    Berty
    Registered Users Posts: 26,148 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    Sarah1916 wrote: »
    Do you have to have amazon prime to use the fire stick?
    And does it work with any tv? Our tv is almost 8 years old.

    Why buy the £34.99 4K Version when an 8 year old TV won't be close to that Resolution. You could buy the standard Fire Stick.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Stick-Remote-Streaming-Player/dp/B01ETRIFOW


  • #23
    LeakingLava
    Registered Users Posts: 1,373 ✭✭✭LeakingLava


    Berty wrote: »
    Why buy the £34.99 4K Version when an 8 year old TV won't be close to that Resolution. You could buy the standard Fire Stick.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Amazon-Stick-Remote-Streaming-Player/dp/B01ETRIFOW

    Maybe the OP is trying to future proof in case there was a good 4K TV deal coming up :D


  • #24
    leex
    Registered Users Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭leex


    Will these work here for Prime video where location is set to UK?


  • #25
    RunRoryRun
    Registered Users Posts: 476 ✭✭RunRoryRun


    yes - works with Prime Video if your location is set to UK.


  • #26
    rom
    Registered Users Posts: 5,135 ✭✭✭rom


    Buying this is nothing really to do with 4k content tbh. As its a good spec it will run your sideloaded apps much better. Think of it as the bargin samsung phone verus the best one on how it will run power hungry apps. The remote also controls the audio on the tv. I would suspect kodi would run well on it but I use other apps that shall not be named.


  • #27
    mcgucc22
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭mcgucc22


    rom wrote:
    Buying this is nothing really to do with 4k content tbh. As its a good spec it will run your sideloaded apps much better. Think of it as the bargin samsung phone verus the best one on how it will run power hungry apps. The remote also controls the audio on the tv. I would suspect kodi would run well on it but I use other apps that shall not be named.


    So you'd be better off getting this fire stick rather than the basic version even if you don't have a 4k tv?


  • #28
    Happy4all
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,089 ✭✭✭Happy4all


    Can I run Kodi with this?


  • #29
    Toast
    Registered Users Posts: 2,799 ✭✭✭Toast


    bladespin wrote: »
    Yes, that's what I do and yes very like the android box.

    Is it able to deal with Captive Portals (web login pages) on hotel wifi networks?


  • #30
    trveller72
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭trveller72


    Sad Professor wrote: »
    It should be noted that Prime Video Ireland doesn't work with these. Only UK Prime Video.

    I've have the first and second gen versions of the Firestick. I use them for Kodi and Netflix. They are very good for the price, especially the new one.
    I wonder if sidloading Prime Video as an apk will make any difference?


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  • #31
    Carol25
    Registered Users Posts: 717 ✭✭✭Carol25


    Does the roku work with amazon prime?
    I bought a few today from Asda for £20 gbp each.
    I had to tweak my parcel motel address to get it to work though. They had blocked parcel motel and address pal it seemed.


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