Wetek Openelec - €69 - limited time offer

DopeTech

Code still working 20th March.

Use the code "FD2016" at http://webshop.openelec.tv/ for 30% off.










Hardware Specs

Processor (CPU):
AMLogic AML-8726 MX (1.5 GHz Dual Core)
GPU:Mali MP400 (Dual Core)
RAM Memory:1GB DDR III
Flash memory:4GB NAND

Plug & Play tuners
DVB-S2 (satellite) or DVB-T/T2/C (cable/terrestrial)

Wireless LAN: 802.11 B/G/N
Bluetooth: 4.0
Ethernet:10/100 Mbit
Supported Wi-Fi:2.4 Ghz
MicroSD:1x
USB 2.0:4x (3 external, 1 internal)
SPDIF:1x

Serial Debug: Yes, external
A/V Output:1x
HDMI:1x
Power socket:DC In
LED:3x (power, LAN, WiFi)
IR:Yes
RF:With motion RCU

Software

Operating System:
OpenELEC preinstalled
Contents

A. WeTek OpenELEC box
B. Power Supply
C. Remote Control Unit
D. Debug cable
E. HDMI cable

eamonnq

and make sure you know what it is and what you need to do to use it before you buy one!!

clevtrev

Are they clearing these out as the new Core is available from the Wetek site from the 25th?

Not sure what the Core does that the Play doesnt assume more processor power and higher res for netflix but the Play does come with a tuner while the Core doesnt

clevtrev

10 euro shipping makes it 79 euro which is still a good deal

RossieMan

It's not the play for anyone buying, so you don't get the extra "perks".

dirtyden

Does this box double up as a satellite tuner and Android device? It looks like it should but I am not tech savvy enough to be certain.

jbkenn

dirtyden wrote: »

Does this box double up as a satellite tuner and Android device? It looks like it should but I am not tech savvy enough to be certain.

No, it is an android box only, requires an internet connection

DopeTech

jbkenn wrote: »

No, it is an android box only, requires an internet connection

Wrong, it comes with either a twin sat or terrestrial tuner depending on what version you choose at checkout.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5BjWaU6NVA

DareGod

That ad gave me a heart attack for a minute. I thought it was saying that tomorrow's Fathers Day!

soirish

Don't see any discount, when is it going live?

clevtrev

code can be used here not on the wetek site

http://webshop.openelec.tv/

bigpink

Which one is the best

DopeTech

bigpink wrote: »

Which one is the best

http://webshop.openelec.tv/shop/wetek-openelec-box-with-dvb-s2-tuner assuming you have a satellite dish.

RossieMan

Which what? This is this one type.

Different tuner options available depending on what you want if for.

I highly suggest reading the thread on it, so not buy it if you don't understand basic terms. Its not plug and play, requires set up.

redsovine

DareGod wrote: »

That ad gave me a heart attack for a minute. I thought it was saying that tomorrow's Fathers Day!

Me too - heart is still racing!

They should be sued for a misleading advert like that

Etnies

Tempted to get another one of these

bigpink

Ok thanks
Have a sat dish connection i dont use cause have sub tv

Etnies

bigpink wrote: »

Ok thanks
Have a sat dish connection i dont use cause have sub tv

It's not as easy as plugging in your sat dish and away you go, there is a lot of configuration, I'd suggest reading the posts from the group buy page.

foggy_lad

clevtrev wrote: »

10 euro shipping makes it 79 euro which is still a good deal

Shipping is free when you put in the offer code in the op. the total price delivered is €69

dazed+confused

Etnies wrote:

It's not as easy as plugging in your sat dish and away you go, there is a lot of configuration, I'd suggest reading the posts from the group buy page.

This seems to be an offer for elitists only, maybe you might have the thread title changed to include "no commoners allowed". It's no harder than a Raspberry Pi to setup! Does everybody expect everything on a plate now?

DopeTech

dazed+confused wrote: »

This seems to be an offer for elitists only, maybe you might have the thread title changed to include "no commoners allowed". It's no harder than a Raspberry Pi to setup! Does everybody expect everything on a plate now?

Well the group buy thread was a wash with people who hadn't a clue what they were buying, let alone how to set them up. People were expecting a plug and play android kodi box and that's not what this is exactly. There is some setting up required depending on your requirements. (android, kodi,enigma2)

fish fingers

God damn it, I couldn't resist. The tinkering is always my favourite bit.

jakdublin

I got one of these and while I know my way around Kodi, this was a real challenge to set up. Took me about six weeks but now I have exactly what I was hoping for - a single box that streams online content, streams local media and lets me watch and record the free tv channels from my Sky dish. Will be adding Saorview later when I get a decent ariel. I'm delighted with it. Well worth the money if you enjoy tinkering, but be prepared for some frustration along the way.

sibersha

Have a read of this before you buy:

http://wetekforums.com/v/index.php?p=discussion/12598/wetek-openelec

kpn

Hi,
I bought one of these in the last boards group buy, still didn't get a chance to setup (also seems bit harder for me to setup!)..so its for sale, if you are interested PM me.

Thx
kpn

Kristopherus

kpn wrote: »

Hi,
I bought one of these in the last boards group buy, still didn't get a chance to setup (also seems bit harder for me to setup!)..so its for sale, if you are interested PM me.

Thx
kpn

PM sent.

Edmundy

could not resist !
tried
bought another at five to twelve

crabbypaddy

Still working ..

DopeTech

crabbypaddy wrote: »

Still working ..

Thanks, have updated the op. Both still in stock too.

robfowler78

Bought one earlier but got error code 500 while it as returning to the site after PayPal. PayPal has been charged but no confirmation from wetek ie order number etc. Anyone know how good the customer services is are they handy to contact.

drunkmonkey

€69 including delivery not €79, where's the best guide for setting one up? I presume it runs kodi well?

DopeTech

robfowler78 wrote: »

Bought one earlier but got error code 500 while it as returning to the site after PayPal. PayPal has been charged but no confirmation from wetek ie order number etc. Anyone know how good the customer services is are they handy to contact.

Never had to contact WeTek about an order but their representatives on the WeTek forums are very good. Might not do any harm posting on there too.

DopeTech

drunkmonkey wrote: »

€69 including delivery not €79, where's the best guide for setting one up? I presume it runs kodi well?

Correct €69 delivered. Basically look over on the WeTek forums,lots of guides. All images for the WeTek play can be flashed on this. It comes with openelec preinstalled but you can install android or enigma2 images on it too. You can also flash images to micro SD card so you can run one OS along side another.

D'Peoples Voice

FrostyJim wrote: »

Hardware Specs

Processor (CPU):
AMLogic AML-8726 MX (1.5 GHz Dual Core)
GPU:Mali MP400 (Dual Core)
RAM Memory:1GB DDR II (not even 2 or 3GB)
Flash memory:4GB NAND (not even 8 or 16GB)

Wireless LAN: 802.11 B/G/N (no WiFi AC or AH)
Ethernet:10/100 Mbit (not even 1,000 Mbit)
Supported Wi-Fi:2.4 Ghz (no 5Ghz)
USB 2.0: (no USB 3.0)
HDMI:1x (no HDMI 2.0)

Thank you, I just conceded defeat and bought one for EUR70.
When Acqueos was running the group buys, I couldn't get myself to pull the trigger given this box comes with only a Amlogic S8726 processor & Mali 400 graphics processing unit .

I've being holding out for an Amlogic S912 & Mali 830 but my patience are shot! Perhaps for the main TV, I'll get a box with am Amlogic S912 when it's released, this box is perfect for a second TV for only EUR70. So, I'm happy out, thank you OP.

tharmor

This or m8s ?

eamonnq

tharmor wrote: »

This or m8s ?

This!!

sunny2004

Can I ask the difference between the two options ?

DopeTech

sunny2004 wrote: »

Can I ask the difference between the two options ?

One has a twin dvb-t2 tuner that can be used to pick up saorview with a aerial. The other, more popular option is the twin dvb-s2 option that can be used with a satellite dish. Everything else is the same between them.

sunny2004

FrostyJim wrote: »

One has a twin dvb-t2 tuner that can be used to pick up saorview with a aerial. The other, more popular option is the twin dvb-s2 option that can be used with a satellite dish. Everything else is the same between them.

Thank you, appreciate..
I was trying to figure it out and found this DVB-S2 (satellite) or DVB-T/T2/C (cable/terrestrial) but your reply made it easy to understand cheers

Shanegggg

Bought one yesterday too!
Had the same error after PayPal but they got back within 20 mins after I sent them a message, must be a known issue.

tharmor

No sattelite dish here....will it be worth ?

And my tv already has soarview and freeview tuners....so wondering do I need this as i do not have a dish...?

RossieMan

It'd worth for kodi. But you'd be better off with something else. Its the tuner that's the real selling point.

sunny2004

Shanegggg wrote: »

Bought one yesterday too!
Had the same error after PayPal but they got back within 20 mins after I sent them a message, must be a known issue.

Same problem here, cant complete order

magher

So they don't have a device with both DVB-T and DVB-S tuners? Doesn't seem ideal for Irish users, you'd have to choose between getting RTE or BBC!

DopeTech

magher wrote: »

So they don't have a device with both DVB-T and DVB-S tuners? Doesn't seem ideal for Irish users, you'd have to choose between getting RTE or BBC!

Nobody ever claimed it was a combo box. Although you can buy a usb terrestrial tuner for next to nothing and make it a triple tuner combo.

magher

FrostyJim wrote: »

Nobody ever claimed it was a combo box. Although you can buy a usb terrestrial tuner for next to nothing and make it a triple tuner combo.

Interesting. Has anyone got a USB DVB-T dongle working for this or any other android device?

DopeTech

magher wrote: »

Interesting. Has anyone got a USB DVB-T dongle working for this or any other android device?

Was mentioned over in this thread.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057531921

RossieMan

A simple Google will show you all. You can easily get the Irish channels without the need for another tuner. Not to be talked about here.

D'Peoples Voice

tharmor wrote: »

This or m8s ?

The m8s has the better hardware(RAM, flash memory, dual channel wifi) to be fair http://www.androidtvboxes.ie/product/m8s-android-tv-box-fully-loaded-quad-core-2gb-ram/ but at EUR120 is almost twice the cost AND has no satesatellite /terrestrial tuner.
So, at EUR70 this is a better deal.

Shanegggg

sunny2004 wrote: »

Same problem here, cant complete order

You should get a PayPal receipt and when you contact wetwek they'll tell you the order has gone through.

markad1

Shanegggg wrote: »

You should get a PayPal receipt and when you contact wetwek they'll tell you the order has gone through.

Don't try reorder like I did. I've gotten 3 different PayPal receipts lol