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Android/Dream Box [ Illegal discussion = Ban ]

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    #5852
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    Nowso wrote: »
    i use a chromecast with an ethernet adapter atm you can sideload firefox for tv on for a browser

    Why would you do that when puffin browser is in the app store?


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    #5853
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 5,542 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    Gooey Looey wrote: »
    Why would you do that when puffin browser is in the app store?
    puffin is not as good


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    #5854
    Gooey Looey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Gooey Looey


    Nowso wrote: »
    puffin is not as good

    Yeah, you're probably right there but I rarely need to use a browser on my TV


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    #5855
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 5,542 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    Gooey Looey wrote: »
    Yeah, you're probably right there but I rarely need to use a browser on my TV

    its on aptiode - not much else om it id use


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    #5856
    timple23
    Registered Users Posts: 1,001 ✭✭✭timple23


    Nowso wrote: »
    http://chigztech.com/charts.html - nothing on 2021 charts yet

    Wow that's comprehensive. I don't have fantastic internet (can just about stream 720p on youtube without buffering), how important is lan port, fire tv cube is ticking a lot of boxes except it shows lan port as 100mb compared to 1gb in other ones. (Will probably be connecting box via wifi)


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    #5857
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 5,542 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    timple23 wrote: »
    Wow that's comprehensive. I don't have fantastic internet (can just about stream 720p on youtube without buffering), how important is lan port, fire tv cube is ticking a lot of boxes except it shows lan port as 100mb compared to 1gb in other ones. (Will probably be connecting box via wifi)

    your better using ethernet where possible as wifi esp 2.4ghz gets a lot of interence unless your in the middle of a 2 acre field


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    #5858
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    timple23 wrote: »
    Wow that's comprehensive. I don't have fantastic internet (can just about stream 720p on youtube without buffering), how important is lan port, fire tv cube is ticking a lot of boxes except it shows lan port as 100mb compared to 1gb in other ones. (Will probably be connecting box via wifi)
    Probably a better option than the fire tv cube

    https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07WZHD9P4
    I was waiting for it to drop lower than €50 there, but not sure it will during lockdown.


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    #5859
    sioda
    Registered Users Posts: 4,494 ✭✭✭sioda


    Upgraded from an original mi box to the new Chromecast with Google TV have to say it's a great piece of kit.

    Like the cross app suggestions even if it is a bit of a buy the Google copy. Having one watch list for Netflix Disney and Prime is cool


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    #5860
    yabadabado
    Registered Users Posts: 16,531 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    sioda wrote: »
    Upgraded from an original mi box to the new Chromecast with Google TV have to say it's a great piece of kit.

    Like the cross app suggestions even if it is a bit of a buy the Google copy. Having one watch list for Netflix Disney and Prime is cool

    Lack of storage be an issue?
    Is there something like 4gb available for apps.


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    #5861
    thebourke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,317 ✭✭✭thebourke


    anybody bought of this website before
    https://www.eglobalcentraleu.com/xiaomi-mi-box-s-android-4k-tv-box-black-global-version.htm


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    #5862
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,797 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    thebourke wrote: »
    anybody bought of this website before
    https://www.eglobalcentraleu.com/xiaomi-mi-box-s-android-4k-tv-box-black-global-version.htm

    Yes, they have been around years and are fairly competitively priced usually. Delivery can be on the slow side though. Expect to wait 2-3 weeks for anything. If it comes quicker it's a bonus.


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    #5863
    thebourke
    Registered Users Posts: 1,317 ✭✭✭thebourke


    DopeTech wrote: »
    Yes, they have been around years and are fairly competitively priced usually. Delivery can be on the slow side though. Expect to wait 2-3 weeks for anything. If it comes quicker it's a bonus.


    are they uk based or mainland europe?


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    #5864
    yabadabado
    Registered Users Posts: 16,531 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    thebourke wrote: »
    are they uk based or mainland europe?

    Iirc they are European warehouses.

    I've used them,delivery can be very slow and communication with them is like pulling teeth but anything I've bought has been perfect


    What are you looking at from the site?


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    #5865
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,797 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    thebourke wrote: »
    are they uk based or mainland europe?

    Yes afaik they ship to mainland europe and then send it from there.


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    #5866
    sioda
    Registered Users Posts: 4,494 ✭✭✭sioda


    yabadabado wrote: »
    Lack of storage be an issue?
    Is there something like 4gb available for apps.

    Netflix Disney plus prime IPTV MX player loads of room left over


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    #5867
    NATLOR
    Registered Users Posts: 2,306 ✭✭✭NATLOR


    thebourke wrote: »
    anybody bought of this website before
    https://www.eglobalcentraleu.com/xiaomi-mi-box-s-android-4k-tv-box-black-global-version.htm

    Thread on them here, a lot of issues lately if you read the last 10 or so pages

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057154505


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    #5868
    yabadabado
    Registered Users Posts: 16,531 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    sioda wrote: »
    Netflix Disney plus prime IPTV MX player loads of room left over

    Good to know.Buying one for a mate and thats about all that they would us.


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    #5869
    branners69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭branners69


    yabadabado wrote: »
    Good to know.Buying one for a mate and thats about all that they would us.

    If storage is ever an issue, more so if people want to install some games and use a bluetooth controller, this can be used to expand the storage from 4gb!

    I know it isnt cheap, pretty much same price as the device, but it is a solution to storage issues!


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    #5870
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users Posts: 29,417 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    any iptv app recommendations, for an android tv, thats light on system resources?


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    #5871
    iba
    Registered Users Posts: 2,628 ✭✭✭iba


    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    any iptv app recommendations, for an android tv, thats light on system resources?

    IPTV Smarters


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    #5872
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users Posts: 29,417 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    iba wrote: »
    IPTV Smarters

    its become my favorite, great little app, i ll try it, thank you


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    #5873
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,797 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    any iptv app recommendations, for an android tv, thats light on system resources?

    Stbemu


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    #5874
    yabadabado
    Registered Users Posts: 16,531 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    DopeTech wrote: »
    Stbemu

    Thats what has always worked best for me and have tried a good few.


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    #5875
    wally1990
    Registered Users Posts: 1,222 ✭✭✭wally1990


    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    any iptv app recommendations, for an android tv, thats light on system resources?

    Tivimate! Unbelievable tech


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    #5876
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users Posts: 29,417 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    wally1990 wrote: »
    Tivimate! Unbelievable tech

    have it on the android box, well impressed, but havent used it much, i ll try that as well though


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    #5877
    Nowso
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 5,542 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nowso


    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    any iptv app recommendations, for an android tv, thats light on system resources?


    smarters is best for a slower box


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    #5878
    wally1990
    Registered Users Posts: 1,222 ✭✭✭wally1990


    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    have it on the android box, well impressed, but havent used it much, i ll try that as well though

    The premium version for 5 quid is steal and well worth jt

    I've 3 providers and import my 3 m3u playlist into tivimate

    I use multi screen and record a lot so it's very handy and even the basic package very good

    I much prefer to smarters or other similar apps


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    #5879
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    There are a few that work well on low resource devices, and just to add regarding Tivimate, it works well as described but make sure to clear the EPG often when using on a box with less spec.
    OTT Navigator is very good too, although it maybe an 'acquired taste'.


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    #5880
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users Posts: 29,417 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    I've loaded ott onto a Samsung orsay, only free one I could find that works on it, I 'll set it up today to see what it's like, very few out there, that I could find, that will run on that os


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    #5881
    xlogo
    Registered Users Posts: 776 ✭✭✭xlogo


    DP


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