[azza1989]

Hi,
This is needed for a friend who isn't too computer savvy. Just needs something basic that has wifi to stream small video files.

Thanks for any help

[tboggie]

Buy a used Raspberry Pi (which includes SD card & adapter) and install raspbmc or openelec

[Ned Scott]

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/MK808B-Pl...37068.html

You'll need a remote, and it has these weird mini USB/HDMI ports instead of the more standard micro USB/HDMI connectors, but it comes with all the cables you'll need so it shouldn't be an issue.

I got one of these when it was on sale for $30 USD, and I haven't tried anything really high bitrate for videos, but so far it does a pretty decent job for the price.

[noggin]

Yep - very cheap low-end Android TV stick, Raspberry Pi (you can use HDMI CEC to remotely control it via your TV remote, or YATSE from a Smartphone - so no need to buy an IR remote in many cases), or something like an Odroid C1 (though that will be more expensive than £30 budget I suspect) The Pi may also be over budget if you don't have a PSU or SD (non + models)/MicroSD(+ models) card.

The Pi is likely to deliver better picture quality than an Android TV stick, but may be a bit sluggish unless you overclock.

[azza1989]

Thanks guys, always wanted a raspberry pi so might get one to test.

Any thoughts on this?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00Q8DWZ...15&simLd=1

[shabuboy]

Wonder when the AFTV stick will be release in Europe, it could be another option.

[azza1989]

Wonder when the AFTV stick will be release in Europe, it could be another option.

yes ive read good reviews of its performance, and amazon prime members in US could buy them at $20 a piece with prime
ive seen them on ebay but around £50

[Ned Scott]

Thanks guys, always wanted a raspberry pi so might get one to test.

Any thoughts on this?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00Q8DWZ...15&simLd=1

That should work nicely as well.