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    Default Re: Cheap box to stream XBMC

    Quote Originally Posted by WRATH OF BOD View Post
    i thought Kodi Had an app that you can use your phone as remote?
    I'm such a noob. .. didn't know that. .thanks. .

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    Default Re: Cheap box to stream XBMC

    Quote Originally Posted by CallmeGoose View Post
    got it all set up upstairs in the bedroom, running Kodi on the Aeon Nox MQ5 Skin - connected to to networked drives on my Revo downstairs -

    these little raspberry pis are fucking sweet. running smooth as a nut. might buy another one for downstairs and get rid of the acer revo
    hows the pi compared to the Revo? I love the revo and we have an android TV in another room but I'd like to shuffle em a bit and add another dedicated Kodi box.

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    Default Re: Cheap box to stream XBMC

    just as smooth as the revo to be honest, streams 1080p flawlessley from the revo (connected to 2 desktop hard drives downstairs) - cant fault it. would highly recommend!

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    Default Re: Cheap box to stream XBMC

    I'd be going for an Amazon Fire TV Stick now and sideload Kodi onto it. £35.

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    Default Re: Cheap box to stream XBMC

    Just bought one of thoes Amazon Fire stick, sideloaded Kodi on to it installed Navi-X along with Vdubt25.

    Working really well, for £35 cant complain. Any other channels worth installing As I'm pretty new to this XBMC stuff

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    Default Re: Cheap box to stream XBMC

    Hey guys, jumping on this post as didn't want to repeat the whole thing in a new one...

    I'm looking for a cheap box for my father in law to stream via the net TV shows, films , sports etc

    I saw some android set top boxes on ebay for various prices & specs but really just after the simplest solution and out of the box ready without the need for constant updating etc as he's not as tech savvy as the rest of the world but not a complete doughnut.

    Something in the price range of £30 - £60 ideally.

    Any android STB users got suggestions?

    Thanks in advance

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    Default Re: Cheap box to stream XBMC

    Nothing wrong with a Pi2 just some effort sorting the SD card image.

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    Default Re: Cheap box to stream XBMC

    Quote Originally Posted by koola2 View Post
    Nothing wrong with a Pi2 just some effort sorting the SD card image.
    The Pi2 setup looks fairly simple for me to sort out but it was the off the shelf sorta box I wanted for the father in law so he can just plug and play plus have the additional option of streaming from apps like cartoon HD etc in an android environment.

    Suggestions?

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    Go for the VidOn.me box mate, cheap and it works, runs android etc. - you will get 12 months of their premium service too (which allows you to view Full Bluray Menu's on ISO's - i dont believe any other box does this)
    I had one of the Chameleon box's that Rap mentioned but its died on me so need to send it back
    You know he grew up as a little shitspark from the old shitflint and then he turned into a shitbonfire and driven by the winds of his monumental ignorance he turned into a raging shitfirestorm. If I get to be married to Barb I'll have total control of Sunnyvale and then I can unleash the shitnami tidal wave that will engulf Ricky and extinguish his shitflames forever. And with any luck he'll drown in the undershit of that wave. Shitwaves.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mystical_2K View Post
    Go for the VidOn.me box mate, cheap and it works, runs android etc. - you will get 12 months of their premium service too (which allows you to view Full Bluray Menu's on ISO's - i dont believe any other box does this)
    I had one of the Chameleon box's that Rap mentioned but its died on me so need to send it back

    Looks like a decent box especially with the free 1 year pro thrown in but the specs are only an A7 chip, will it lag?
    Does it support the additional plugins that XBMC /KODI can use for sports etc?

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    I have used addons such as sports devil with it and that works great.
    I have never had it lag on me and i stream 50GB+ bluray iso's over SMB on my home network, never had a problem mate

    edit: oh and i think i paid less than £50 for the vidon box and i paid 3x that amount for the Chameleon and i dont think the difference was worth the money
    You know he grew up as a little shitspark from the old shitflint and then he turned into a shitbonfire and driven by the winds of his monumental ignorance he turned into a raging shitfirestorm. If I get to be married to Barb I'll have total control of Sunnyvale and then I can unleash the shitnami tidal wave that will engulf Ricky and extinguish his shitflames forever. And with any luck he'll drown in the undershit of that wave. Shitwaves.

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    Default Re: Cheap box to stream XBMC

    Quote Originally Posted by Mystical_2K View Post
    I have used addons such as sports devil with it and that works great.
    I have never had it lag on me and i stream 50GB+ bluray iso's over SMB on my home network, never had a problem mate

    edit: oh and i think i paid less than £50 for the vidon box and i paid 3x that amount for the Chameleon and i dont think the difference was worth the money
    http://www.geekbuying.com/item/VidOn...BaWxoC6Hvw_wcB

    see it available on geekbuying for £31.41 which aint too bad

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spike2k1 View Post
    http://www.geekbuying.com/item/VidOn...BaWxoC6Hvw_wcB

    see it available on geekbuying for £31.41 which aint too bad
    bargain price!
    You know he grew up as a little shitspark from the old shitflint and then he turned into a shitbonfire and driven by the winds of his monumental ignorance he turned into a raging shitfirestorm. If I get to be married to Barb I'll have total control of Sunnyvale and then I can unleash the shitnami tidal wave that will engulf Ricky and extinguish his shitflames forever. And with any luck he'll drown in the undershit of that wave. Shitwaves.

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    Default Re: Cheap box to stream XBMC

    Quote Originally Posted by Mystical_2K View Post
    bargain price!
    Just ordered from Geekbuying, fingers crossed I don't get a horror story like some have from them.

    Thanks Mystical_2K

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    Quote Originally Posted by Spike2k1 View Post
    Just ordered from Geekbuying, fingers crossed I don't get a horror story like some have from them.

    Thanks Mystical_2K
    ive just ordered one as well mate so hopefully it will turn up lol
    If you need any help when it arrives just give me a shout
    You know he grew up as a little shitspark from the old shitflint and then he turned into a shitbonfire and driven by the winds of his monumental ignorance he turned into a raging shitfirestorm. If I get to be married to Barb I'll have total control of Sunnyvale and then I can unleash the shitnami tidal wave that will engulf Ricky and extinguish his shitflames forever. And with any luck he'll drown in the undershit of that wave. Shitwaves.

    Thanks to Mystical_2K

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    Default Re: Cheap box to stream XBMC

    I've an Amazon Fire Tv box,it's great. I've set some Amazon Fire Sticks for people, they seem as capable BUT the sticks get ridiculously hot under any use.

    Plus when streaming I like a wired connection so I'd recommend the fire box.

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    Default Re: Cheap box to stream XBMC

    I would also add ... Fire TV Stick, £35 from most stores Argos, Amazon etc .. Comes with remote .. easy to sideload Kodi .. Well built ... and simple for the end user who doesn't tinker much. Next I would say a Pi 2, awesome bit of kit for the price and what you can do with it, would sugguest this if you are into tinkering ... Also worth paying a coule £££ for a good class 10 mirco SD card ..

    Quote Originally Posted by CallmeGoose View Post
    Looking for a cheap box (pi?) to install xbmc/kodi on too for our bedroom. First though was Pi, but was wondering if there were any other alternatives which will stream 1080p?

    Has to be cheap and idiot proof to install xbmc/kodi on too?

    Cheers

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