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what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - dudu2683 - 2013-07-11 hi I am interested to buy a android TV BOX (with spdif output) now i have the UHOST2 stick he is ok but i cant use the original XBMC only the XAF virsion (with MX player...) Now is there a android device that can run the original XBMC without problames (with his player not the MX player)? I read on devices on minix,pivos,G-Box Midnight MX2 ...wich is the best for XBMC thanks RE: what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - skullmonkey - 2013-07-14 I just got this: http://www.energysistem.com/en/products/android_tv/android_tv_series/38313-energy_android_tv_box/gallery Will do some tests and write to you here. S@ RE: what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - eskro - 2013-07-14 ouya + xbmc gotham alpha 1 RE: what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - Kev7274 - 2013-07-14 I had the G-Box Midnight MX2 and wasn't impressed. It says it does 1080p,but does NOT. The interface seemed slow and sluggish to me. It would also freeze up alot. RE: what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - solamnic - 2013-07-14 (2013-07-14, 11:02)eskro Wrote: ouya + xbmc gotham alpha 1 eskro have you tried it? what were your impressions? RE: what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - squirrelz - 2013-07-15 (2013-07-14, 11:02)eskro Wrote: ouya + xbmc gotham alpha 1 I didn't think the ouya had an spdif output? Of those android boxes which do have an spdif, they are mostly coax (requiring a 3.5mm mono jack to rca adapter), with only a few having optical spdif. RE: what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - Hetoft - 2013-07-15 I bought the Pivos XIOS DS a week or so ago, updated to the newest ICS and XBMC nightly (made for the box). I gave it a chance, but it still has several bugs (worst one I experienced was that when running Spotify, it kept dropping my WiFi connection). I tried XBMC, which only runs smoothly with some of the lighter skins, and couldn't really get smooth video playback (even 720p was lagging a bit). Plus, the remote seems very cheap and makes clicking noises. I didn't try it with OpenELEC or XBMCbuntu, but my advice would be to stay away from it if you want to run Android. The Ouya seems a bit better, though I haven't tried it. The way I see it, if you can live with the occasional bugs and kinda sluggish experience, by all means go for Android. But if you want a completely smooth experience where everything just works right outta the box, wait a year or two, or install OpenELEC. Utilite, a quad-core ARM Linux desktop - omnium - 2013-07-15 Fanlesstech reported today.. Fanlesstech, Utilite Wrote:Cheap ARM boxes are everywhere, but most of them are underpowered Android TV dongles. Introducing Utilite, a very exciting and fully integrated ARM / Ubuntu PC....imo perfect as a HTPC with XBMC and together with the MOI DVB-S2 Streaming Box even with live TV. RE: what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - Ned Scott - 2013-07-15 (2013-07-15, 10:29)Hetoft Wrote: I bought the Pivos XIOS DS a week or so ago, updated to the newest ICS and XBMC nightly (made for the box). I gave it a chance, but it still has several bugs (worst one I experienced was that when running Spotify, it kept dropping my WiFi connection). I tried XBMC, which only runs smoothly with some of the lighter skins, and couldn't really get smooth video playback (even 720p was lagging a bit). Plus, the remote seems very cheap and makes clicking noises. Use the Pivos Linux FW and using an SD card for userdata (see Pivos forums for both). It makes a world of difference. what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - ilovemymac - 2013-07-17 I have done that is still very sluggish. Outside of the computer AppleTV 2 still for me and all the testing of all the boxes I've done running the best. I just got an Apple TV one with Broadcom chipset and I'm going to put that in there and test and see how that runs with openelec. RE: what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - Leoislegend - 2013-07-28 Hi, I didn't want to start a new thread but basically i've been looking for an Android box to buy... was doing some research and stumbled upon this forum. I'm not looking to spend more than £100 (~$150) and after looking into everything i'm leaning towards the Ouya. I have no interest in the games but it looks like it runs well and does everything I want which is to play files from my external HDD and browse the internet. The only problem is the controller... is it possible to use my smartphone as a controller for Android and XBMC? Also does the Ouya support the XMBC add-ons as I don't have an aerial in my room so would be nice to install FilmOn or something? I was looking at the G Box MX2 and I know you can install all sorts of add-ons on it but after reading reviews I was put off buying it! RE: what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - Ned Scott - 2013-07-28 Yes and yes RE: what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - Leoislegend - 2013-07-28 (2013-07-28, 21:21)Ned Scott Wrote: Yes and yes OK thanks. I guess i'll give the Ouya a try then... ordering from Amazon so worst case scenario can return it! RE: what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - Netix - 2013-07-28 Will the Ouya run heavy XBMC Skins like Aeon Nox ? RE: what android TV BOX to buy for xbmc?? - Ned Scott - 2013-07-28 Yep |