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Amazon 4K Fire Stick back down to £34.99

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  • #2
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,420 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    You're f*cking kidding me! Literally ordered one last night at full price!! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:


  • #3
    dulpit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,221 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    antodeco wrote: »
    You're f*cking kidding me! Literally ordered one last night at full price!! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

    Cancel and re-order? Or, to be fair, Amazon are usually sound if you ask them to refund difference...


  • #4
    td1
    Registered Users Posts: 143 ✭✭td1


    Got one of these at Christmas. Amazon say can't use it in Ireland - geoblocking?


  • #5
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    antodeco wrote: »
    You're f*cking kidding me! Literally ordered one last night at full price!! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
    dulpit wrote: »
    Cancel and re-order? Or, to be fair, Amazon are usually sound if you ask them to refund difference...
    And if its already shipped just get on to chat with your sob story and they'll give yo a voucher for the difference, they always sort you out.


  • #6
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,420 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    Just emailed there. Will see what they say!


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  • #7
    Grumpypants
    Registered Users Posts: 7,738 ✭✭✭Grumpypants


    Is the 4k one much of a step up, i have the normal one and it's pretty poor.


  • #8
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Grumpypants wrote: »
    Is the 4k one much of a step up, i have the normal one and it's pretty poor.

    Have you a generation one model? Cos yeah they're pretty cat alright, but the next models up are nothing to complain about, would certainly give your average Chinese android box a run for its money.

    The 4k one, for its price is pretty much the best value for money streaming device available.


  • #9
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    I bought a 4k for the auld lad and took his first gen one home with me last time, the difference is night and day, the first gen is a stuttering mess even after factory reset, it cant even scroll through menus smoothly or maintain any kind of stream without getting hung up, the 4k does everything you tell it to instantly, instantly like you were changing the channels on a tv. I wish someone would release a rom or hack to take them back to pure Android though.


  • #10
    dodzy
    Registered Users Posts: 9,899 ✭✭✭dodzy


    Grumpypants wrote: »
    Is the 4k one much of a step up, i have the normal one and it's pretty poor.

    Yes, world of difference. One android box redundant since it arrived. Not the shield though ;)


  • #11
    dj_louth
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭dj_louth


    Which is better this or a Chromecast which is about 2 years old?


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  • #12
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Not comparable at all.

    A Chromecast isn't an android box, so it's a stupid question.


    This will do much more than a Chromecast would.


  • #13
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,420 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    RossieMan wrote: »
    A Chromecast isn't an android box, so it's a stupid question.

    Bit harsh.

    To answer the question, they are 2 different devices, but based on your question can do similar things. Chromecast requires another device to stream to the Chromecast, versus the firestick is all contained on one device, making it handier. After that, the firestick does alot more as it's effectively a self contained "android device", so you can install more apps etc.


  • #14
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Is bargain alerts the place to ask what a product is for?

    If you don't know, it's not for you.
    Might be harsh alright, but every single BA thread related to anything technology related turns into a "can you set this up for me" thread.


  • #15
    kuang1
    Registered Users Posts: 3,438 ✭✭✭kuang1


    antodeco wrote: »
    You're f*cking kidding me! Literally ordered one last night at full price!! :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

    Same story here!
    Got onto customer service last night though and managed to cancel order, get refund in form of amazon gift card and have reordered now at cheaper price.

    Fair play amazon.


  • #16
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,420 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    RossieMan wrote: »
    Is bargain alerts the place to ask what a product is for?

    If you don't know, it's not for you.
    Might be harsh alright, but every single BA thread related to anything technology related turns into a "can you set this up for me" thread.

    There's a difference between "can you set this up for me" versus "which of these products is better". An answer to the question would be one post versus multiple posts discussing why it isint one post, detailing the thread more. Anyway, the question was answered and we're not helping the thread by discussing this. I accept we differ on our opinions.


  • #17
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,929 ✭✭✭Monokne


    Anyone looking for a streaming device should get this. I've an Apple TV3, and the most recent Roku & Chromecast's, got this in the Black Friday sale and it's far and away the best of the bunch.


  • #18
    tyres
    Registered Users Posts: 63 ✭✭tyres


    Is it possible to stream any sort of live TV with this device?? Recently added a half decent TV to the kitchen and was wondering instead of getting additional Sky Box could this stream any channels such as Saorview channels or UTV......


  • #19
    Berty
    Registered Users Posts: 26,148 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    I have the 4K and non 4K and the benefit of the 4K, other than being 4K as well, is the volume buttons. It's annoying using the other one when often streams start in varying volumes so you have to keep another remote nearby.


  • #20
    jhammer
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭jhammer


    Have a first generation fire stick but might upgrade as its a nice offer. I don't have a 4k TV so wont get the full benefit but from what I've read its still a step up.


  • #21
    long_b
    Registered Users Posts: 4,928 ✭✭✭long_b


    Any thoughts on this?

    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/amazon-fire-stick-2019-with-alexa-voice-control-eur15-1293-with-voucher-code-lufthansa-world-shop-3211043


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  • #22
    Invincible
    Registered Users Posts: 6,105 ✭✭✭Invincible


    long_b wrote: »
    Any thoughts on this?

    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/amazon-fire-stick-2019-with-alexa-voice-control-eur15-1293-with-voucher-code-lufthansa-world-shop-3211043

    Great value, bought that version with remote without volume control last December for £16 odd from Amazon. Have android box's but this is great with apks installed.


  • #23
    statto25
    Registered Users Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭statto25


    long_b wrote: »
    Any thoughts on this?

    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/amazon-fire-stick-2019-with-alexa-voice-control-eur15-1293-with-voucher-code-lufthansa-world-shop-3211043


    Seems to be out of stock now but can still be ordered


  • #24
    AhhHere
    Registered Users Posts: 345 ✭✭AhhHere


    Going to pull the trigger on this. Is it recommended to get the Ethernet adaptor to link directly to router? or is workable on WiFi only? I live in Dublin CC with good broadband so no issues of it dropping


  • #25
    Grumpypants
    Registered Users Posts: 7,738 ✭✭✭Grumpypants


    God sake ye convinced me, another purchase i dont need along with a logitech remote and record player. ;)


  • #26
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,420 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    AhhHere wrote: »
    Going to pull the trigger on this. Is it recommended to get the Ethernet adaptor to link directly to router? or is workable on WiFi only? I live in Dublin CC with good broadband so no issues of it dropping

    I purchased the ethernet adapter as my modem is 1 foot to the side of my TV. Plus, I'll be using Netflix on another 2 devices via WiFi, potentially at the same time (iPad and Chromecast) so want to reduce the amount of WiFi bandwidth being used (I already have an IPtv setup over Ethernet and 3 x IP Cameras over WiFi).


  • #27
    AS1890
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭AS1890


    AhhHere wrote: »
    Going to pull the trigger on this. Is it recommended to get the Ethernet adaptor to link directly to router? or is workable on WiFi only? I live in Dublin CC with good broadband so no issues of it dropping

    I got this on AliExpress. Does the job and took 3 weeks to come:

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32946837985.html


  • #28
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Berty wrote: »
    I have the 4K and non 4K and the benefit of the 4K, other than being 4K as well, is the volume buttons. It's annoying using the other one when often streams start in varying volumes so you have to keep another remote nearby.

    Standard on all firesticks now (not just 4k) since Jan


  • #29
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users Posts: 12,409 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    AS1890 wrote: »
    I got this on AliExpress. Does the job and took 3 weeks to come:

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/-/32946837985.html

    Does it deffo work with the 4K stick as one review on the product list said it didn't work.


  • #30
    AS1890
    Registered Users Posts: 250 ✭✭AS1890


    Snake Plisken wrote: »
    Does it deffo work with the 4K stick as one review on the product list said it didn't work.

    Sorry not 100% about about 4K but I wouldn't see it being an issue. One TV in the house is on an opposite corner to the router so I had to use an Ethernet adapter. Works perfect on Firestick 2 & Chromecast.


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  • #31
    Danny2580
    Registered Users Posts: 432 ✭✭Danny2580


    tyres wrote: »
    Is it possible to stream any sort of live TV with this device?? Recently added a half decent TV to the kitchen and was wondering instead of getting additional Sky Box could this stream any channels such as Saorview channels or UTV......

    Definitely, yes.


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