Android/Dream Box [ Illegal discussion = Ban ]

The_B_Man

Lads, anywhere to get a box delivered by xmas? I'm actually just thinkin about getting one as a gift for a family member.
I know a Chinese site that I got one off last year but unless they're shipped from their EU warehouse. I doubt they'll arrive on time.

BandMember

Invincible wrote: »

Waits for Band member to give advice about not asking for PM's.................


Reason last thread got shut!!

:pac::pac::pac:

Seriously though, I think I've given up on that. Much like people giving up on reading threads.... :rolleyes:

BandMember

The_B_Man wrote: »

Lads, anywhere to get a box delivered by xmas? I'm actually just thinkin about getting one as a gift for a family member.
I know a Chinese site that I got one off last year but unless they're shipped from their EU warehouse. I doubt they'll arrive on time.

Try Adverts. There's loads of reputable sellers there (just read the comments) and with the delivery, customs charges and An Post "handling fee", there's not really much of a difference to be honest - just shop around and you'll be fine.

Guffy

Have absolutely no idea how these boxes work but think this is the way i want to go with my tv viewing.

Could anyone point me in the rite direction as to where to begin my research? For both these new dreamboxes i see on fb (impartial information ) and where to start with android boxes.

Wanderer78

gufc21 wrote: »

Have absolutely no idea how these boxes work but think this is the way i want to go with my tv viewing.

Could anyone point me in the rite direction as to where to begin my research? For both these new dreamboxes i see on fb (impartial information ) and where to start with android boxes.

setup kodi on whatever device(s) you currently have and go from there. this is the main program used on android boxes. plenty of info on youtube etc. very clunky clicky technology but does work well when properly setup. but try it before you fork out cash on a box.

GY A1

gufc21 wrote: »

Have absolutely no idea how these boxes work but think this is the way i want to go with my tv viewing.

Could anyone point me in the rite direction as to where to begin my research? For both these new dreamboxes i see on fb (impartial information ) and where to start with android boxes.

read back through the pages and you'll learn alot,
and you will see some hassle that happens when u buy from certain advertisers selling on facebook also..

wozza

or search youtube for Kodi or kodi add ons

Banjo String

The_B_Man wrote: »

Lads, anywhere to get a box delivered by xmas? I'm actually just thinkin about getting one as a gift for a family member.
I know a Chinese site that I got one off last year but unless they're shipped from their EU warehouse. I doubt they'll arrive on time.

Amazon.co.uk

corm500

I got one of these boxes and am generally very happy apart from one thing. When the box starts I get this message " es file explorer recommend this application for you" problem is that it's accompanied by a pornographic picture :eek: not great when the missus wants to watch Strictly come dancing. I have never used the box for porn so don't know where it came from. How do I stop this from appearing???

dahat

Download an adblocker for the box, box is rooted so you will have plenty options.

Allyall

Banjo String wrote: »

Amazon.co.uk

Make sure it's not being shipped from China. There are tons of them now and it's getting harder to spot them. Amazon should have some sort of notification or something to tell people it's being shipped from China.
Delivery dates will lie.

dahat wrote: »

Download an adblocker for the box, box is rooted so you will have plenty options.

Yep - Adaway is good - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347833565

dr.kenneth noisewater

Have many here setup the Fire Stick with Kodi? Does it run well? Thinking of ordering from Currys for Xmas.
Also, does it play through an Xbox One? Short on HDMI ports on the TV!

Thanks in advance!

reganreggie

Thinking of buying an mx3 box. Does anyone have any idea if this is a good idea

Invincible

reganreggie wrote: »

Thinking of buying an mx3 box. Does anyone have any idea if this is a good idea

Yes, get the 2GB version.

BandMember

This might of assistance to some people here who are looking to purchase a box: http://www.tvaddons.ag/winter2015-androidtv/
http://www.tvaddons.ag/christmas-2015-ideas/

My own personal preference would be the Minix Neo X-8H Plus. I've a couple of them and it's the best box available. In my opinion anyway, but each to their own and all that.... :pac::cool:

Invincible

BandMember wrote: »

This might of assistance to some people here who are looking to purchase a box: http://www.tvaddons.ag/winter2015-androidtv/
http://www.tvaddons.ag/christmas-2015-ideas/

My own personal preference would be the Minix Neo X-8H Plus. I've a couple of them and it's the best box available. In my opinion anyway, but each to their own and all that.... :pac::cool:

Is it the S802H or S812H variant you have?

Goose81

Whats the quality like on these things?

I presume its just the same as a regular stream on a pc..

BandMember

Invincible wrote: »

Is it the S802H or S812H variant you have?

I've no idea to be honest! :pac: It's this one - http://www.adverts.ie/tv/minix-x8-h-plus-quad-core-2gb-ram-16gb-rom-xbmc-fully-loaded/7130022 What's the difference between the two anyway?

Goose81 wrote: »

Whats the quality like on these things?

I presume its just the same as a regular stream on a pc..

No, not really. It's all down to the quality of the stream and what your device can handle. For example, most pc's are only capable of giving you SD quality (unless you have a top of the range full HD one, which the majority of people don't have) so if you watch a 1080 HD stream on it, you're not getting the full quality - you're only getting what the device is capable of outputting. Whereas if you have a box that can process full 1080 HD streams, you will get the full quality - provided that your tv is full HD, of course. So, in short, the quality depends on what you device you use to open the stream and what device you actually watch it on. Man, I explained that badly! :pac:

Invincible

BandMember wrote: »

I've no idea to be honest! :pac: It's this one - http://www.adverts.ie/tv/minix-x8-h-plus-quad-core-2gb-ram-16gb-rom-xbmc-fully-loaded/7130022 What's the difference between the two anyway?



Just £10 lol
The S802H is on Amazon for £89.90 and the S812 for £90.90, not sure what performance difference as both chips are meant to play H.265

dahat

Decided on buying a Pi2 over next few days. Really like Open Elec so be good to see official builds rather than forks of OE.

£48 delivered for a kit form Pi Hut so happy with the price.

delph09

Mi box 3 with amlogic S905 seems good, which also features with motion-sensing controller just like Wii

Tom Cruises Left Nut

dr.kenneth noisewater wrote: »

Have many here setup the Fire Stick with Kodi? Does it run well? Thinking of ordering from Currys for Xmas.
Also, does it play through an Xbox One? Short on HDMI ports on the TV!

Thanks in advance!

Have the Fire TV stick set up with it for the past month

No issues so far anyway !

Allyall

Invincible wrote: »

BandMember wrote: »

I've no idea to be honest! :pac: It's this one - http://www.adverts.ie/tv/minix-x8-h-plus-quad-core-2gb-ram-16gb-rom-xbmc-fully-loaded/7130022 What's the difference between the two anyway?

Just £10 lol
The S802H is on Amazon for £89.90 and the S812 for £90.90, not sure what performance difference as both chips are meant to play H.265

S802 can play 4k but not H.265
S805 can play H.265 but not 4k
S812 can play both

BandMembers is S812

http://i.imgur.com/U7qHzol.jpg

BandMember

Allyall wrote: »

S802 can play 4k but not H.265
S805 can play H.265 but not 4k
S812 can play both

BandMembers is S812

http://i.imgur.com/U7qHzol.jpg

See! I told ye all that it was the best box on the market! :pac:

Dcully

I hear the linux based arnu mach 10 is the best on the market? but I personally haven't a clue.

Banjo String

Anyone know how to remote access am android box from my android phone?

Ie mate in swords having bother setting up Kodi in his box, I'm willing to customise it from my Phone, but I'm in Kildare

Allyall

Banjo String wrote: »

Anyone know how to remote access am android box from my android phone?

Ie mate in swords having bother setting up Kodi in his box, I'm willing to customise it from my Phone, but I'm in Kildare

QuickSupport

Invincible

Banjo String wrote: »

Anyone know how to remote access am android box from my android phone?

Ie mate in swords having bother setting up Kodi in his box, I'm willing to customise it from my Phone, but I'm in Kildare

Teamviewer.com

Banjo String

Cheers guys, sorted.

lolliedog

Anyone know if this is a good box
Jynx m1 (Linux) €125 comes pre loaded.