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Recommend an Android Box that runs XBMC - [No copyrighted material]

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    #2252
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,719 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    WeleaseWoderick wrote: »
    MXiii that I ordered for my brother arrived today from Gearbest but got stung for €18.58 for my order by Customs.

    Pretty sure that's the first order I've ever had that I've ended up paying the import taxes on!

    Ah well, hopefully the device is worth it!

    Ouch.

    Will you give me feedback on the unit, have one on the way.


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    #2253
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,719 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    Might be worth looking at the following:

    Link: http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box/pp_80704.html
    Coupon: MXQBLG, which will bring the price to €37.18.

    Guy in Gearbest who helped me with a couple of orders keeps sending me codes, he must think I am loaded :eek: probably sending them because I end up buying them half the time :P

    Now that's cheap.

    Have you used one of these?


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    #2254
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    dahat wrote: »
    Now that's cheap.

    Have you used one of these?

    I bought one and have it at home. I wanted it to run OpenELEC on it. I got it delivered via DHL as wanted for Xmas and not sure how but I missed customs...:D:D so only cost me €45 or so with DHL delivery

    Its still in box, haven't even opened it. Codesnake is developing a version of OpenELEC for it so was waiting for that to come out...

    Might get a chance tonight to fire it up if you want and see how it goes....

    Thread here on OpenELEC development: http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?18603-ROM-OpenELEC-for-Amlogic-based-TV-boxes-%28M8-MXQ-TV110-MX2-G18%29&highlight=openelec


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    #2255
    iba
    Registered Users Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭iba


    dahat wrote: »
    Mmmmm...that's looks decent.

    Yeah, does not seem to be too bad.

    I have a couple of Ferguson sat. receivers that are pretty cheap and work a treat.


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    #2256
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    WeleaseWoderick wrote: »
    MXiii that I ordered for my brother arrived today from Gearbest but got stung for €18.58 for my order by Customs.

    Pretty sure that's the first order I've ever had that I've ended up paying the import taxes on!

    Ah well, hopefully the device is worth it!

    Seems high, was that via DHL or slow post?


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    #2257
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,719 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    I bought one and have it at home. I wanted it to run OpenELEC on it. I got it delivered via DHL as wanted for Xmas and not sure how but I missed customs...:D:D so only cost me €45 or so with DHL delivery

    Its still in box, haven't even opened it. Codesnake is developing a version of OpenELEC for it so was waiting for that to come out...

    Might get a chance tonight to fire it up if you want and see how it goes....

    Thread here on OpenELEC development: http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?18603-ROM-OpenELEC-for-Amlogic-based-TV-boxes-%28M8-MXQ-TV110-MX2-G18%29&highlight=openelec

    If you could, just a basic XBMC test if you can. Try running Big Buck Bunny and see how that goes.


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    #2258
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    dahat wrote: »
    If you could, just a basic XBMC test if you can. Try running Big Buck Bunny and see how that goes.

    Never in my life heard of Big Buck Bunny:eek::eek::eek:

    What is it? maybe PM me where to find.....

    Will fire it up and run wizard for TV Add On's and check it out.....


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    #2259
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,719 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    Never in my life heard of Big Buck Bunny:eek::eek::eek:

    What is it? maybe PM me where to find.....

    Will fire it up and run wizard for TV Add On's and check it out.....

    Its an add on I was told to run to check the firmware/ROM on a box. At work so can't remember where to get it but I'm sure it won't hard to find.

    Edit.
    It is a film which is a good video standard for many formats. Think it's on Metal Kettles repo.


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    #2260
    WeleaseWoderick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,441 ✭✭✭WeleaseWoderick


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    Seems high, was that via DHL or slow post?

    Was via DHL who charge a tenner admin fee when stopped by customs. Bit of a joke but wanted it for Christmas day so had to go with the speedy delivery.


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    #2261
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    dahat wrote: »
    Its an add on I was told to run to check the firmware/ROM on a box. At work so can't remember where to get it but I'm sure it won't hard to find.

    Edit.
    It is a film which is a good video standard for many formats. Think it's on Metal Kettles repo.

    Couldnt find this, any link to how I can add it? Please PM

    Tried out box, only quickly as got stuck in traffic half the night. Box in terms of hardware seems ok. The software I am not so sure. Took down the firmware levels and need to have a look around. I think it might need a flash. I had seen a firmware online for it a few days back so I must check if that is available.

    I never had looked on these boxes before but the media launcher that comes with it seems to eat up memory.

    I got XBMC installed. No issues....but didn't seem to want to open up anything, again I only got a few mins. Will have a better try and will fire up a few pics tomorrow morning,......


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    #2262
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,719 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    Couldnt find this, any link to how I can add it? Please PM

    Tried out box, only quickly as got stuck in traffic half the night. Box in terms of hardware seems ok. The software I am not so sure. Took down the firmware levels and need to have a look around. I think it might need a flash. I had seen a firmware online for it a few days back so I must check if that is available.

    I never had looked on these boxes before but the media launcher that comes with it seems to eat up memory.

    I got XBMC installed. No issues....but didn't seem to want to open up anything, again I only got a few mins. Will have a better try and will fire up a few pics tomorrow morning,......

    Good stuff,thanks.
    The other box I linked works out of the box with no need for flashing according to the guy I spoke ( tweeted) with. A no hassle box is what I'm after for this purchase really.

    Will sort out the big buck bunny later when I get home from work.


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    #2263
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    About to pull the trigger on an MX3 running open elec Linux and an air mouse.

    This MX has a physical power button on the top.


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    #2264
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    michael999999 wrote: »
    About to pull the trigger on an MX3 running open elec Linux and an air mouse.

    This MX has a physical power button on the top.

    Where you see that?


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    #2265
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,719 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    Where you see that?

    +1


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    #2266
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    Where you see that?

    Just waiting for seller to message me back to see if they can put Linux on it!


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    #2267
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    dahat wrote: »
    Good stuff,thanks.
    The other box I linked works out of the box with no need for flashing according to the guy I spoke ( tweeted) with. A no hassle box is what I'm after for this purchase really.

    Will sort out the big buck bunny later when I get home from work.

    Would of tested it better if I knew you where buying this urgent, will give it a proper review tomor when I get a chance, checked some reviews on freaktab etc and they all said firmware is stable so might have been something I done wrong


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    #2268
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,719 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    Found a code for the 2gb MXIII, €55. M8L2M

    I'm going to buy it at that price tomorrow.


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    #2269
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    dahat wrote: »
    Found a code for the 2gb MXIII, €55. M8L2M

    I'm going to buy it at that price tomorrow.

    Nice box and good price, going to try and get this one firing on all cylinders before I buy another

    There is a Linux version for that box

    Well I do have another box on slow boat but that doesn't count :-)


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    #2270
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,719 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    Nice box and good price, going to try and get this one firing on all cylinders before I buy another

    There is a Linux version for that box

    Well I do have another box on slow boat but that doesn't count :-)

    I have the 1gb on the slow boat for a mate but this one I will get for myself.


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    #2271
    eamondunphy
    Registered Users Posts: 745 ✭✭✭eamondunphy


    does anyone know where to buy these within Ireland, preferably Dublin?

    Any stores or Irish websites ell them?

    Would like to pick one up the weekend if possible, obviously anything that has to be posted from outside Ireland has little to no chance of reaching me before Christmas.


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    #2272
    CinSoots
    Registered Users Posts: 216 ✭✭CinSoots


    eamondunphy wrote: »
    does anyone know where to buy these within Ireland, preferably Dublin?

    Any stores or Irish websites ell them?

    Would like to pick one up the weekend if possible, obviously anything that has to be posted from outside Ireland has little to no chance of reaching me before Christmas.

    You can get them on adverts.ie for a small premium but guaranteed delivery before xmas


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    #2273
    eamondunphy
    Registered Users Posts: 745 ✭✭✭eamondunphy


    cool thanks, i'll check there, has anyone bought anything from smarttvbox.ie?


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    #2274
    varuka
    Registered Users Posts: 82 ✭✭varuka


    On my ouya i'm running 2 versions of xbmc/ kodi side by side no problems. i'd recommend an ouya and it's much cheaper these days.


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    #2275
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,719 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    eamondunphy wrote: »
    does anyone know where to buy these within Ireland, preferably Dublin?

    Any stores or Irish websites ell them?

    Would like to pick one up the weekend if possible, obviously anything that has to be posted from outside Ireland has little to no chance of reaching me before Christmas.

    Satbox.ie, a good seller with bricks n mortar shop. A few friends less knowledgeable have gone to him and have found him very good.


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    #2276
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    varuka wrote: »
    On my ouya i'm running 2 versions of xbmc/ kodi side by side no problems. i'd recommend an ouya and it's much cheaper these days.

    I was going to buy one of these ages ago, just to use the gaming element as well. I seen on bargains there is a thread going. Is it decent for video playback>?


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    #2277
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,719 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    So bought the 2gb MXIII for less than I paid fory mates 1gb, decent.

    Hopefully escapes customs as €59 is a decent price


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    #2278
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    Was wondering is there any remote desktop type application for android boxes that would allow you to take over them to set up and change setting in XBMC etc? Going to put a couple of boxes into family houses but they are all down the country, I know they will be messing and break them so just lookign for easy way to go in and fix without going up and down the road on a weekly basis

    Does anybody use anything>


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    #2279
    lasno
    Registered Users Posts: 497 ✭✭lasno


    I have bought from smarttvbox and can recommend them.


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    #2280
    reni10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,152 ✭✭✭reni10


    Big Nelly wrote: »
    Was wondering is there any remote desktop type application for android boxes that would allow you to take over them to set up and change setting in XBMC etc? Going to put a couple of boxes into family houses but they are all down the country, I know they will be messing and break them so just lookign for easy way to go in and fix without going up and down the road on a weekly basis

    Does anybody use anything>

    You can use TeamViewer I believe but not sure if you have to buy a license or not, for home use I believe it used to be free:
    http://www.teamviewer.com/en/products/mobile-device-support.aspx


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    #2281
    Big Nelly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,613 ✭✭✭Big Nelly


    Anyone getting a bit pi**ed with minix yet? I bought the X8-H about 6 months ago to find the firmware out of the box was s**t. Luckily I had done firmware upgrades before so I ran the recommended firmware update. After this still had issues and was told there was no base level firmware. Everything was in Beta. This was for a €140 device. So I waited. Was told the Official firmware would be released. Then got another Beta version. So updated to this and still issue.....again the official firmware would be released. So another firmware was released. This was in Beta as well so I updated to this. Again some small problems but kept holding on for Official firmware.

    SO got the official firmware a few weeks back. Wiped the box AGAIN and updated the firmware. This was of course on the promise that the OTA upgrades would work after this firmware so no need anymore to wipe the box. Now just checked the Minix firmware. New release of firmware. Can I use OTA?? no chance. Some bulls**t about there server is been attacked so need to flash the firmware again and this will fix the problem and OTA will work from now on.

    Sounds like a crock of sh*t to me.

    Luckily for me I have flashed firmware before and had no problems doing it but for the people that have no idea I think this is very poor. Why put a box out to the market with a sh*t firmware and no idea when you can actually release a firmware that will work properly. The 50 quid cheap boxes I buy seem to have more stable firmware. I think it is very poor and when you ask a question on the forums they just reply with snotty answers....


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