help needed buying XBMC box

[jamesbond007]

Im thinking of buying an xbmc box for kids fully loaded
i want a box that dont lag on the internet
got a budget of about 100 qiud can someone point me in the right direction of which one to buy
looked at m8 amlogic boxes are they any good as signal is not the best and keep dropping people say
Is the Andriodsticks one any good
thanks

[DejaVu]

I've been hearing awesome things about Amazons new TV box lately. Not available here in the UK via Amazon yet, but -

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Sideloading Apps, most already included (Plex Home Theater as Standard!) and also the possibility of adding Google Play Store to it already.
I'm seriously looking into owning one myself once I've read a few more reviews, especially at that price.

Perhaps to replace my Acer Revos (which would have been the number one choice a couple of years ago).

[blaggard]

Yeah time for the Fire....get rid of Revos...... I'll still have two NowTV and two Chromecasts.....

[reverend]

There are still audio issues with the built in Plex client on the Fire TV - a lot of those go away if you use XBMC on there though!

[andel]

I've got a fire TV running XBMC and can confirm it has no lag. It such a good bit of kit for the price

[{{909}}]

under 60 quid and it runs xbmc? does it run better than it does on a Revo?

[hilljd00]

Looks epic! I'll be buying this for my Mum when it is released in the UK

[rookie]

i to am after an android box, so many on ebay though, i want one primaraly for xbmc etc, can anyone recommend one please

[miffy]

I got myself one of these a few weeks back, not had any problems so far. Remote is a bit crap but I downloaded an XBMC app to my ipad and phone to control it. Comes with a good addon that basically sets it up for you as well

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[Bobby Bouché]

I got myself one of these a few weeks back, not had any problems so far. Remote is a bit crap but I downloaded an XBMC app to my ipad and phone to control it. Comes with a good addon that basically sets it up for you as well

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Good post Miffy.
I like the look of it, but my past dealings with XBMC are full of constant faffing about and dead links etc etc, but is this more stable?

[miffy]

Good post Miffy.
I like the look of it, but my past dealings with XBMC are full of constant faffing about and dead links etc etc, but is this more stable?

I think it depends on the plugin you use. I never quite got on with mashup in the past although others have. I usually use Genesis and never have any problems with film or tv. Even on older stuff

[rookie]

hi mate many thanks for taking the time out to post this recommendation, basically will this do what all the other do that are advertised on ebay, also was it easy to set up etc

[miffy]

hi mate many thanks for taking the time out to post this recommendation, basically will this do what all the other do that are advertised on ebay, also was it easy to set up etc

Yes as far as I am aware. I basically use it for streaming on xbmc I.e ice films and genisis. Not tried with files as I don't download them anymore. But I have had nothing jump or skip yet.

The set up was easy. Xbmc was installed and you just need to run a wizard in the program's. There is a YouTube channel that explains it as well i can send this link if you want.

I must oust say it's the best 40 quid I have spent in a long time

[beansontoast]

Yes as far as I am aware. I basically use it for streaming on xbmc I.e ice films and genisis. Not tried with files as I don't download them anymore. But I have had nothing jump or skip yet.

The set up was easy. Xbmc was installed and you just need to run a wizard in the program's. There is a YouTube channel that explains it as well i can send this link if you want.

I must oust say it's the best 40 quid I have spent in a long time

Quick question mate - did the box in your link come with the wizard in the videos on that youtube channel? Reason I'm asking is I'm looking to buy something like this for my folks and I want it to be easy for them to manage.

[miffy]

It did indeed. if I remember rightly it is in the program addons and you just run that. I just purchased another for a family member for christmas and will be setting it up tonight so will let you know if there is any change.

[Nathz29]

I have a couple of MINIX x7's they play everything I throw at them, do need a ROM flashed in place of the stock. As stock struggled with some file formats.

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[rookie]

Mate if you could send the link that would be greatly appreciated. Also once last question can i put plex on it. Its no biggy as my tv has it already

[miffy]

I am not to sure about plex as it is something i have never used. however if there is an android version in the app store then it should.

here is the link to the youtube channel though with the set up instructions

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[beansontoast]

Brill, thanks very much

[miffy]

Brill, thanks very much

Well I went to install the plugins that was already on my box but this box didn't come with it on the box. Although it did have 4.4 on it.

Luckily i have the zip file for the droidbox wizard on a pen drive so if you do buy one and need it then let me know and I can send this across to you. the actual site won't let you download it unless you have an order number with them.