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jonski

Just a tip for anyone thinking of buying the Nexbox A95X , if your TV is an older model Sony Bravia or one of the older model Philips TV's then you might run into problems with the HDMI connection . After a few seconds the screen turns pinky green , it's a known issue and they are trying to fix it with a firmware upgrade , you can read about it on their forums .

UsedToWait

old boy wrote: »

what about this one from fleabay, stg66 plus free delivery to pw/pm

3GB/16G H96 Pro Android 6.0 TV BOX Amlogic S912 Octa Core KODI 17 WiFi BT 4K OTA

That's one of the ones I've my eye on.. Currently a quid cheaper on Amazon..

I'm waiting for more reviews / January sales to purchase..

styron

Kristopherus wrote: »

You're gonna get hit by customs for that. Try Amazon.UK for better ones, There are a couple of 2/16gb ones on offer there.. This is one of the better ones:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-Keyboard-Marshmallow-Streaming-processing/dp/B01IVL064E/ref=gbps_tit_m-8_1ed7_9a333796?smid=ACDZAGL2I89L8&pf_rd_p=0944287c-7a19-408e-98ad-cfadaac91ed7&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-8&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=161428031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=Z95TTF68ZD4GMM31T983

That only has 1GB ram/8GB storage


MXIII 2GB I find fine but an old box now - the KitKat version is stymied with Kodi 16 as last available version and no native H265 (OK through VLC).

old boy

UsedToWait wrote: »

That's one of the ones I've my eye on.. Currently a quid cheaper on Amazon..

I'm waiting for more reviews / January sales to purchase..

i have my eye on it for a bit, i have a hankering after a forge tv box, they may have better support, at the mo i have a google nexus hitched to a htc 320 on lte, its quick, but waitng for a movie to load takes a tad long, i am waiting for a nexus fone to arrive, it has 2gig ddr3, this may speed things up a bit, as you say the feed back is important, but the specs are good

jonski

jonski wrote: »

Just a tip for anyone thinking of buying the Nexbox A95X , if your TV is an older model Sony Bravia or one of the older model Philips TV's then you might run into problems with the HDMI connection . After a few seconds the screen turns pinky green , it's a known issue and they are trying to fix it with a firmware upgrade , you can read about it on their forums .

I have a 10 year old Philips TV and have no problems with my Nexbox A95X.

inforfun

jonski wrote: »

Just a tip for anyone thinking of buying the Nexbox A95X , if your TV is an older model Sony Bravia or one of the older model Philips TV's then you might run into problems with the HDMI connection . After a few seconds the screen turns pinky green , it's a known issue and they are trying to fix it with a firmware upgrade , you can read about it on their forums .

Got mine finally set up this weekend but it keeps dropping the hdmi connection.
Direct via hdmi or via my hdmi switch... doesnt matter.
The Beelink i bought around the same time does all of a sudden the same when plugged to the switch together but stopped doing so when i unplugged the nexbox.

Will have to box it till i can test it on a new(er) tv.

jonski

Deleted User wrote: »

I have a 10 year old Philips TV and have no problems with my Nexbox A95X.

I presume it's specific models , I didn't read to deep into it as I don't have a philips .

Raoul

What channels can you get with the Wetek play? I currently don't have a satellite so is it just saorview?

Also it seems on the Wetek website you have to pick express shipping.

Raoul

Do-more wrote: »

For anyone interested in a Wetek Hub or Play 2, Wetek have a 10% off code on all purchases from the Wetek store until Nov. 30th.

Code is HTL10WS1

[Edit] Just checked the code and can confirm it is working and brings the cost of the Play2 to €108.91 including standard shipping.

This is shipping to the UK. Cheaper to get it on Amazon for delivery to Ireland.

.red.

Im eventually getting fibre to my area so looking to get my first box. I'd rather not buy from online but if a better deal is there I don't mind.
This one is nearby but it doesn't give details of the internals, not that I know what to look for anyway.
http://www.adverts.ie/9957379
Any ideas if its any good? What's the difference between the mxq for 50 and the pro for 60?
Thanks.

Wanderer78

.red. wrote: »

Im eventually getting fibre to my area so looking to get my first box. I'd rather not buy from online but if a better deal is there I don't mind.
This one is nearby but it doesn't give details of the internals, not that I know what to look for anyway.
http://www.adverts.ie/9957379
Any ideas if its any good? What's the difference between the mxq for 50 and the pro for 60?
Thanks.

cant give you much advise on boxes as ive never had one but i suspect you might do better purchasing elsewhere online. do some research before hand though. i would recommend messing around with kodi first though on whatever devices you have at the moment, just so you know what you're getting into. plenty of advice on that throughout this thread and on youtube.

BandMember

.red. wrote: »

Im eventually getting fibre to my area so looking to get my first box. I'd rather not buy from online but if a better deal is there I don't mind.
This one is nearby but it doesn't give details of the internals, not that I know what to look for anyway.
http://www.adverts.ie/9957379
Any ideas if its any good? What's the difference between the mxq for 50 and the pro for 60?
Thanks.

If you had read even a few pages of this thread, you wouldn't even be thinking of going near that box... If you want to buy locally, there are plenty of recommendations already posted.

However, as you admit yourself, you don't know what you are looking for so I would suggest that you do some research into what exactly these boxes can be used for (rather than completely misleading sellers adverts, like the one you linked) and how they actually work as they are not like the Sky/Virgin boxes that people are used to.

Feel free to ask any questions you want here (just be careful not to break the rules regarding content available on these boxes) and I'm sure everyone will be happy to help you out if they can.

.red.

Wanderer78 wrote: »

cant give you much advise on boxes as ive never had one but i suspect you might do better purchasing elsewhere online. do some research before hand though. i would recommend messing around with kodi first though on whatever devices you have at the moment, just so you know what you're getting into. plenty of advice on that throughout this thread and on youtube.

Ive had kodi on my fone before but never had the broadband speeds to use it, usually less than 1.5mb at home.
We're being told to expect "up to" 70mbs next week tho so even a paltry 10/12mbs into the house would be great.

.red.

BandMember wrote: »

However, as you admit yourself, you don't know what you are looking for so I would suggest that you do some research into what exactly these boxes can be used for (rather than completely misleading sellers adverts, like the one you linked) and how they actually work as they are not like the Sky/Virgin boxes that people are used to

I know how the boxes work, my dad has one, I just don't know what to look for with internal spec, as in what's inside the box.
Id rather it came with the apps installed but I'd get over having to do it myself.

BandMember

.red. wrote: »

Ive had kodi on my fone before but never had the broadband speeds to use it, usually less than 1.5mb at home.
We're being told to expect "up to" 70mbs next week tho so even a paltry 10/12mbs into the house would be great.

You only need around 2.5 for SD streams and 5-6 for HD so even if you only get 10, you'll be laughing! Just as long as nobody else is doing anything major on the net at the same time, of course... :P

BandMember

.red. wrote: »

I know how the boxes work, my dad has one, I just don't know what to look for with internal spec, as in what's inside the box.
Id rather it came with the apps installed but I'd get over having to do it myself.

Fair enough. As I say, there's been plenty of chat on this thread about spec (even the last few pages) so if you have a look back, you'll know what to look for. If you're unsure, just post a link and someone will get back to you.

As for the content, I wouldn't use any apps on these boxes to be honest - most are full of pop up ads, malware and the picture quality is rubbish. Stick to Kodi and use the various add ons there. However, I'd recommend wiping Kodi and doing a fresh install so you only have the add ons that you will actually need and use. Less junk that's installed on the box, the better. I reckon most would do the same, but pretty much all of these boxes come with stuff installed on them......but that's as far as we go on that particular topic here....

Alf Stewart.

Lads, have a smart t.v. (Samsung) that's not running Android

I so have a 32gb flash drive (usb stick) is there a way I can throw kodi onto it, to run on the smart t.v.?

Yes I have tried Google, and one YouTube video makes it look possible, but the problem is his video isn't nearly clear enough for me to follow.

ducker

What would you choose between those if you would only use for kodi:


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bqeel-Chipset-Quad-Loaded-Support-Ultra-Fast-Streaming/dp/B01L72ZBDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480363535&sr=8-1&keywords=Tictid+M9C+Pro+android+tv+boxes

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Android-Tonbux-Amlogic-Streaming-Storage/dp/B01GJNTZP2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480363537&sr=8-1&keywords=SkyStream+ONE+android+tv+boxes

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Release-Android-Tonbux-Lastest-Keyboard/dp/B01H56CH3E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1480363537&sr=8-3&keywords=SkyStream+ONE+android+tv+boxes

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Electronics-Photo/Arrivals-BestoU-Fully-Loaded-NEWEST-Android-Smart/B01M65CYND/ref=zg_bs_199624031_11?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DBH2TCBKEE7ZC6T79A5V

I do not quite get if/whether is possible to unload any crap given without any rooting or similar

Any experience with any of those?

Would it 2GB Ram make big difference for kodi only?

Heraldoffreeent

Alf Stewart. wrote: »

Lads, have a smart t.v. (Samsung) that's not running Android

I so have a 32gb flash drive (usb stick) is there a way I can throw kodi onto it, to run on the smart t.v.?

Yes I have tried Google, and one YouTube video makes it look possible, but the problem is his video isn't nearly clear enough for me to follow.

Kodi needs an operating system to allow it run. As the USB stick doesnt have Win/Android/etc, although you can store it on there, it won't be able to run. And as your TV doesn't have an OS compatible with it.............

Alf Stewart.

Heraldoffreeent wrote: »

Kodi needs an operating system to allow it run. As the USB stick doesnt have Win/Android/etc, although you can store it on there, it won't be able to run. And as your TV doesn't have an OS compatible with it.............

That's that one answered.

This is the YouTube link I was following, it suggested kodi could be installed on any smart t.v.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=99439111&postcount=12

Hibrasil

BandMember wrote: »

I'd recommend wiping Kodi and doing a fresh install so you only have the add ons that you will actually need and use. ....

How does on go about wiping Kodi and then doing a fresh install! Apologies if this sound stupid! Thanks !!!

BandMember

Alf Stewart. wrote: »

That's that one answered.

This is the YouTube link I was following, it suggested kodi could be installed on any smart t.v.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=99439111&postcount=12

Not your fault Alf as that's a very misleading statement in that YouTube video, not to mention a completely false one!

As far as I am aware, not only do you have to have a Smart TV, but your tv has to be an android tv (I think Sony are probably the only ones that do them at present, but I am open to correction). However, I have read multiple reports of the likes of Kodi, Plex etc. not running very smoothly or being very stable when installed directly to tv's and it is recommended that you run them via a specialised device (e.g. kodi on an android box) rather than directly from the tv.

So, maybe you've had a lucky escape....

BandMember

Hibrasil wrote: »

How does on go about wiping Kodi and then doing a fresh install! Apologies if this sound stupid! Thanks !!!

No, not a stupid question at all. If you're using Kodi on your PC, just install the program like you normally would. If you're using an android box, just go into wherever "My Apps" (or whatever it's named) is and uninstall it. To reinstall, just go to the Kodi website.......but YouTube is your friend here as I don't want to get the thread locked by going any further.... :cool:

SteM

BandMember wrote: »

Not your fault Alf as that's a very misleading statement in that YouTube video, not to mention a completely false one!

As far as I am aware, not only do you have to have a Smart TV, but your tv has to be an android tv (I think Sony are probably the only ones that do them at present, but I am open to correction). However, I have read multiple reports of the likes of Kodi, Plex etc. not running very smoothly or being very stable when installed directly to tv's and it is recommended that you run them via a specialised device (e.g. kodi on an android box) rather than directly from the tv.

So, maybe you've had a lucky escape....

Kodi runs perfectly on my Sony android tv. No problems at all running the usual add-ons.

eamonnq

BandMember wrote: »

Not your fault Alf as that's a very misleading statement in that YouTube video, not to mention a completely false one!

As far as I am aware, not only do you have to have a Smart TV, but your tv has to be an android tv (I think Sony are probably the only ones that do them at present, but I am open to correction). However, I have read multiple reports of the likes of Kodi, Plex etc. not running very smoothly or being very stable when installed directly to tv's and it is recommended that you run them via a specialised device (e.g. kodi on an android box) rather than directly from the tv.

So, maybe you've had a lucky escape....

SteM wrote: »

Kodi runs perfectly on my Sony android tv. No problems at all running the usual add-ons.

That is what he said ?

GY A1

SteM wrote: »

Kodi runs perfectly on my Sony android tv. No problems at all running the usual add-ons.

Was it easy enough to install on the tv.
Friend has new Sony android tv.
Will try it later

SteM

GY A1 wrote: »

Was it easy enough to install on the tv.
Friend has new Sony android tv.
Will try it later

Yup, 16.1 is in the play store. Install add-ons like any other version.

SteM

eamonnq wrote: »

That is what he said ?

Nothing wrong with my reply. Read his full post.

BandMember wrote: »

Not your fault Alf as that's a very misleading statement in that YouTube video, not to mention a completely false one!

As far as I am aware, not only do you have to have a Smart TV, but your tv has to be an android tv (I think Sony are probably the only ones that do them at present, but I am open to correction). However, I have read multiple reports of the likes of Kodi, Plex etc. not running very smoothly or being very stable when installed directly to tv's and it is recommended that you run them via a specialised device (e.g. kodi on an android box) rather than directly from the tv.

So, maybe you've had a lucky escape....

SteM wrote: »

Kodi runs perfectly on my Sony android tv. No problems at all running the usual add-ons.

GY A1

SteM wrote: »

Yup, 16.1 is in the play store. Install add-ons like any other version.

great
thats even easier

shamelessidiot

I've always just used Kodi on my PC which has 16GB RAM so no issues, what issues do you face with less ram with an android box? Just a smaller video buffer?